Gemma Harfield

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a company who are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the Utilities and Infrastructure sectors and are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveying (SQS) to act as the key commercial link between project delivery teams and senior project management. As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll manage commercial risk and opportunities, support commercial strategy development, and provide oversight across both operational and project functions. This role involves close collaboration with pre-construction teams, dispute resolution, cost estimation, and maintaining commercial standards. You’ll lead a commercial team, ensure compliance with corporate governance, and manage key stakeholder relationships across internal teams, clients, and suppliers. If you’re a SQS with experience in drafting and issuing NEC contracts, working with multi-disciplined teams and have excellent commercial awareness, then upload your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties As the Senior Quantity Surveyor you will:

• Support the creation and delivery of a robust commercial vision and strategy, providing inspirational leadership and coaching to commercial teams to promote commercial awareness and high performance.
• Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting and governance, ensuring alignment with project budgets and targets, and driving a culture of commercialism, efficiency, and innovation.
• Resolve commercial disputes effectively while maintaining relationships and protecting the company’s reputation, ensuring appropriate risk exposure in all activities.
• Ensure supply chain services meet company standards and manage client relationships to achieve key business KPIs, safeguarding business interests and reputation.
• Assist in implementing performance improvement initiatives, support procurement and contractual management, and oversee quotations and presentations within tight timeframes.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience of managing the commercial delivery of multi-disciplined projects across engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance in multiple industries.

 

• BSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience).
• Experience and knowledge of industry contract types, particularly the NEC suite of contracts.
• Strong numeracy & analytical skills and knowledge of accounting policies and principles.
• Planning, problem-solving, and change management skills with the ability to make things happen.

Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence effectively at a senior level and articulate views convincingly. Personal skills The SQS role would suit someone who is:

• An aspiring leader who provides guidance and coaching.
• Encourages teamwork and inspires confidence.
• Enlists the best performance of colleagues and external resources.
• Builds professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Rates of the QS role

• Inside IR35
• Contract length – 6-9 months
• £450 - £500 per day

Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the EDF Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer to join their team, based in Stone with hybrid working available. This is a technically focused role, combining design, project leadership, and technical authority across Protection & Control systems within the UK Transmission and Distribution sector. As a Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering compliant, high-quality engineering solutions while acting as a technical lead and mentor within the wider project team. Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer role As the Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer, you will be:  

• Leading and advising on all Protection & Control aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards
• Leading design activities including:
  • Chairing design workshops and review meetings
  • Working closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Developing engineering deliverables such as:
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • Key Line Diagrams (KLDs)
  • System architecture and concept designs
• Producing and reviewing detailed Protection & Control designs including:
  • Schematics
  • General arrangements and layouts
  • Supporting calculations and schedules
• Producing and reviewing technical documentation such as:
  • Functional Design Specifications
  • Design intent and compliance documentation
• Supporting tendering and sales teams with technical input and solution development
• Undertaking site visits and non-intrusive surveys to support design and project delivery
• Supporting client approval processes and ensuring solutions meet specifications and regulatory requirements
• Supporting Project Managers with programme, cost, and change management activities
• Identifying and managing technical risks to ensure successful project delivery to time, cost, and quality
• Providing technical guidance and support to other engineers within the team

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Strong experience within Protection & Control systems in the UK Transmission & Distribution sector
• Working knowledge of IEC 61850 and its application in substation environments
• Experience with Protection & Control technologies across key industry vendors
• Understanding of substation communication protocols and systems
• Knowledge of cyber security requirements within Protection & Control design
• Ability to produce and interpret complex engineering documentation and designs
• Degree qualified (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required

  Personal Skills The Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• A strong technical leader with excellent problem-solving ability
• Structured and analytical in their approach
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Able to lead, support, and mentor other engineers
• An excellent communicator with both internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to achieve the best project outcomes to travel and occasionally stay away from home

Salary and benefits of the Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer role

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Support toward professional registration (IEng / CEng) and paid membership fees

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Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the EDF Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Site Technician to join their Energy team, based from Stone with regular UK site travel. This is a hands-on site role focused on installation, wiring, and testing of protection and control systems across transmission, distribution, and power generation projects. As a Site Technician, you will ensure systems are installed, tested, and ready for commissioning to a high standard, working closely with site and engineering teams.   Responsibilities and duties of the Site Technician role As the Site Technician, you will be:  

• Wiring and assembling protection and control systems on site
• Installing and terminating cables (multicore, paired, copper, fibre)
• Building cubicles, frameworks, and cable management systems
• Supporting build and test of hardware rigs
• Working with Site Managers to prepare materials and deliverables
• Completing electrical testing including:
  • Insulation resistance
  • Earth bond continuity
  • Point-to-point wiring checks
  • HV withstand and safety checks
• Carrying out quality checks and updating ITP documentation
• Logging and resolving site issues with engineering teams
• Supporting commissioning readiness and handover
• Working safely on test rigs and completing isolations
• Travelling and staying away at UK customer sites when required

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• 1+ year site wiring or installation experience
• EC&I / electrical installation experience (substations or protection systems preferred)
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring schedules
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and stay away

Desirable:

• Apprenticeship trained
• Mechanical assembly experience
• National Grid site experience
• SSSTS, 18th Edition, PASMA or similar tickets
• LOTO / Arc Flash / Confined Space awareness

Personal Skills The Site Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Hands-on and detail focused
• Safety conscious and reliable
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Good communicator on site
• Organised and methodical
• Flexible with travel and working away

  Salary and benefits of the Site Technician role

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Support toward professional registration (IEng / CEng) and paid membership fees

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The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. FAYAT LIFTING welcome details of candidates who meet the NNB matrix as QHSE. Location : HPC nuclear power station, Bridgewater, UK. Responsible to : Construction Manager MAIN RESPONSABILITIES • Manage site technical documentation (mainly installation procedures/Method Statement and task-specific risk assessments) • Supervise the technical aspects of Site works (presentation of procedures to the workers) • Manage technical issues with Nuclear New Build Generation Company/Responsible Designer (NNB GenCo/RD) • Design temporary • Produce Lifting Plans using Solidworks • Act as a lead Appointed Person • Overall authority on lifting operations within Fayat Lifting UK at HPC. • Ensures compliance with LOLER, HPC lifting standards, and site safety rules. • Appoints and supervises Appointed Persons, Lift Supervisors, and other lifting personnel. • Approves Lift Plans and ensures all lifting activities are properly risk-assessed. • Ensure lifting teams are briefed on the lift plans • Design temporary works • Coordinate Client comments on technical documents and FAYAT answers • Support Quality Manager with the required documentation to raise and follow the FCR (Field Change Request)/NCR (Non Conformance Report) • Manage As-built documentation / Update As-built drawing. • Coordinate the REX (Returns of Experiences) • Contribute to ensuring the safety of the facilities and personnel on the site. PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES • Mechanical engineering skills. • Excellent computer skills (Solidworks, Autocad,). • Ability to solve technical problems • Technical writing skills. • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems. • Good Nuclear Safety Culture • Excellent people skills. • Full current driving licence. • Proactive. • Autonomous • Ability to maintain Company integrity through confidentiality and discretion. • Ability to promote the Company. Candidates will preferably hold one of the following qualifications: • Master’s Degree in Engineering • CPCS A61: Appointed Person • NVQ Level 3 ACE Card in Engineering Construction Lifting, Positioning and Installing Structures, Plant and Equipment- Rigging or qualified in steel erecting / moving loads.     JOB DESCRIPTION JOB 02 ind A EXPERIENCE • QHSE experience in the nuclear or similar regulated sector. • At least 3 years of experience in the nuclear industry, • At least 3 years of experience in the lifting and handling sector • At least 3 years of experience in engineering and design department • Customer relationship It would be great if candidates are site pass holders (or could easily have a site pass reinstated) however this is not essential and preferably have had prior experience of: • Mechanical and steel construction design • Assemblying operations • Lifting operations • Team management For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.    

Astute People are working with a well-regarded environmental consultancy delivering innovative geo-environmental and geotechnical solutions to recruit a Consultant or Senior Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical, based in Bristol.

This Consultant or Senior Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role offers a salary of £30,000–£45,000, depending on experience, with hybrid working, hands-on site involvement, and exposure to nationally significant development projects across the South West and Midlands.

If you’re a motivated geo-environmental or geotechnical professional ready to lead site investigations and contribute to sustainable land and infrastructure solutions, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role

Reporting to a senior member of the geoscience team, you will:

• Organise and deliver intrusive site investigations, sample collection, and environmental monitoring

• Conduct land contamination assessments, analysing chemical and geotechnical testing results

• Produce high-quality Phase 1 & Phase 2 reports with clear, practical recommendations

• Act as site supervisor during ground investigations and liaise with contractors and suppliers

• Maintain a strong awareness of environmental and geotechnical legislation and standards

• Coordinate multiple small to medium-scale projects, ensuring budgets, deadlines and quality standards are met

• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal technical teams

• Support junior colleagues through mentoring and knowledge-sharing

• Uphold Health & Safety standards in all site and office-based activities

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in a relevant subject: Geo-Environmental, Geology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, or similar

• Prior experience in a geo-environmental or geotechnical consultancy role

• Strong understanding of ground investigation techniques, contamination assessments, and relevant UK guidance

• Excellent data interpretation and technical report-writing skills

• Experience managing or coordinating fieldwork

• A full UK manual driving licence (essential for local site access)

• Willingness to travel across the South West and Midlands, within ~2 hours of Bristol base

Personal skills

The Consultant / Senior Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role would suit someone who is:

• Practical, proactive, and confident working both in the field and in technical reporting

• Eager to contribute to impactful environmental and infrastructure projects

• A clear communicator with a collaborative mindset

• Ready to support and guide junior colleagues while managing their own workload

• Interested in career progression, chartership, and personal development

Salary and benefits of the Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role

• Consultant: £30,000–£35,000

• Senior Consultant: £40,000–£45,000

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional leave)

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Matched pension scheme

• Career development and chartership support

• Mentorship from experienced consultants

• Involvement in exciting regional infrastructure and renewable energy projects

• Wellbeing support and employee discounts across retail, travel, and fitness

• Volunteering and community action opportunities

Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnered with a speciality lifting and handling equipment business, acting as the lifting principal contractor on Hinkley Point C to recruit a Black Hat Supervisor/Mechanical Superindendent for its Hinkley Point C project.

 

The Mechanical Superindendent will play a critical role in holding responsibility for the assembly, installation, commissioning and maintenance direction and comes with a base salary upto £75,000 depending on experience and a wealth of opportunity to work on prestigious nuclear projects in the UK.

 

If you’re a Mechanical Supervisor with gantry or crane experience, and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

 

               

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Construction Manager you will:

• Supervising lifting execution of site / compound activities on and off HPC site.
• Responsible for control and day to day management of the labour and plant resources to achieve targets
• Interface with management, and other 3rd party black hats in interfacing works areas on site matters
• Day to day management of site labour resources and delivering pre work briefings for safety. Setting labour to work on time, controlling breaktimes and return to the workface and working up to the stipulated end of shift). Maintaining records of labour performance and punctuality and reporting to manager.
• Consistent review of all work locations to identify and control any potential departure from approved drawings and procedures.

 

Professional qualifications

 

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A Mechanical Engineering background, holding a qualification to a minimum of HNC/NVQ Level 3, etc.
• CCNSG Safety Passport.
• SSSTS/IOSH Managing Safely  

 

Personal skills

 

The Black Hat Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

• Worked in a heavy industrial setting (Power generation, aerospace, rail, nuclear, steel forging, manufacturing, heavy lifting) on cranes.
• Worked in a maintenance, installation, assembly, servicing setting.

 

 

Salary and benefits of the Black Hat Supervisor role

 

• A salary upto £75,000 depending on experience
• Overtime where desired
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

 

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Machine Operator (Digger/Dozer)

Windsor

Agriculture

£16p/h – 40-hour week (+ overtime)

 

Introduction

Astute are partnered with a long established, independent, family-owned business who offer services from Demolition to Plant Hire and Agricultural Contracting. Our client is looking for Machine Operator with experience in operating Dozers and Diggers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive business with some exciting projects in the pipeline and continuous investments made.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Machine Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Operating and driving 3–30-ton Diggers
• Grading landscaping to a high standard
• Loading, lime, and muck spreaders
• Loading lorries and dumpers with various materials
• Track and roadway construction
• Screening, crushing, and land raising
• Operating of wheeled and tracked dumpers, JCB telehandler and bulldozer

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Telehandler and dumper licence
• NPORS Standard digger and screener crusher
• CPCS Qualification
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude, who can communicate well with customers and contractors
• Be flexible and adaptable to seasonal variations to hours worked
• Willing to work long, unsociable hours at busy periods during the year as and when required

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Very competitive salary
• 20 days holiday plus BH, increasing over two years of service
• Opportunity to work within a family-owned environment

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 209 and ask to speak to Gemma Harfield who can tell you more.

Astute’s nuclear team is retained by HTSL Group who are looking for Senior Service Engineer to work on site at Aldermaston. The Senior Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £70,000 per annum. As a Senior Service Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, installing, and commissioning radiometric and dosimetry systems. If you’re a Senior Service Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Service Manager you will:  

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of various instruments at customer sites.
• Provide breakdown support for a range of instruments, sometimes within 24 hours.
• Install and commission new systems at customer sites.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faulty equipment, perform repairs as needed.
• Keep accurate records of all work, including data sheets and project files.
• Be the main technical contact for customers, handling any queries or issues.
• Act as a representative, promoting the products and services when engaging with customers.
• Assist the sales team by providing support for quotes.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience working with nuclear instrumentation and/or radiometric physics.
• Previous experience in mechanical or electronics work.
• Ability to read and understand both mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience with mechanical fitting and electrical wiring.
• Ability to repair electronics at the component level.
• A technical qualification in engineering, electronics, or a related field (preferred but not essential).

Salary and benefits of the Senior Service Engineer role  

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• Car allowance
• Pension contribution, life assurance and other benefits

   

Astute’s Renewable Team is partnering with a leading organisation within the renewable energy sector to recruit a Civil Site Engineer for its Glasgow site. The Civil Site Engineer role offers a salary of £60,000 - £70,000, alongside private healthcare and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. If you're an experienced Civil Site Engineer looking to join one of the UK's most established facilities management and professional services businesses, submit your CV today to be considered. Responsibilities and duties of the Civil Site Engineer role Reporting to the Project Director and Project Manager you will:  

• Carry out setting out duties and oversee daily site engineering activities, ensuring works are delivered accurately and to the required standards
• Assist in the coordination and execution of civil construction activities in accordance with drawings, specifications and RAMS
• Work closely with site management, subcontractors and project stakeholders to coordinate works and address technical queries
•  Promote and maintain high health & safety standards through site inspections, audits and accurate record keeping
• Support project reporting, quality assurance processes and the completion of project documentation

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• CSCS card (Engineering or above)
• Experience using CAD

  Personal skills   The Civil Site Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Proven experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering, infrastructure or construction projects
• Strong setting out capabilities and confidence interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
•  Sound understanding of health & safety regulations and best practices within a construction environment
•  Effective communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across project teams
• A well-organised, proactive approach with excellent attention to detail  

Salary and benefits of the Civil Service Engineer role

• £60,000 - £70,000 salary
•  25 Days annual leave + bank holidays
•  5% Scottish Widows Employer Pension Contribution
•  Single Cover Private Medical Insurance