Ruth Winter

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power company in the UK to recruit a Mechanical Engineer for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) site in Kent. The Mechanical Engineer comes with a salary up to £65,000 + private medical + benefits package. If you’re a Mechanical Engineer with experience on heavy industrial sites and are looking for then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader you will:  

• Carry out preplanned and reactive maintenance on site, working on equipment including but not limited to conveyors, gearboxes, valves, compressors, fans, boilers etc.
• Scheduling, planning and optimising all mechanical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner including shutdowns / outages.
• Supervising and directing contractors as required.
• Work closely with the operational department to assess and review plant performances and support returning plant to service.
• Experience with long-term outage planning and contract spec writing would be hugely beneficial. 
• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A minimum or a HNC, or preferably HND in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 3 years’ experience in a maintenance environment in a heavy industrial environment (power station, refinery, petrochemical etc)
• A broad understanding of power station operations, specifically Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT).
• Ideally hold an IOSH or NEBOSH certificate.

Personal Skills The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Able to work well in a team or individually.
• Has a fault-finding and problem-solving mindset.
• Has planning and organisational skills, to prioritise jobs and manage resources.

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

• Starting Salary of up to £65,000
• Benefits package including private medical insurance and 12% pension contributions.
• External training for staff that includes funding further qualifications (HND, degree etc).
• Opportunity to join a CCGT Power Station  

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company in the UK to recruit a Controls, Instrumentation and Cyber Security Technician for their site in Cheshire. The Controls, Instrumentation and Cyber Security Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £60,000 plus a great benefits package including private medical and dental insurance. If you're an apprentice trained Controls and Instrumentation Technician, with heavy industrial experience and an understanding of Cyber Security, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Controls, Instrumentation and Cyber Security Technician role Reporting to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager you will:  

• Support the Lead C&I Engineer in delivering the site's Control and Instrumentation Maintenance and Engineering Strategy.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve faults affecting field instrumentation and control equipment.
• Carry out planned and corrective maintenance across C&I and industrial automation systems.
• Support the OT Security Engineer with maintenance activities designed to reduce cyber security risks.
• Undertake routine OT security activities including patching, antivirus updates and application control.
• Maintain OT asset inventories, network diagrams and technical records.
• Prepare maintenance orders and deliver packages of work within your area of competence.
• Support the operation and maintenance of OT security infrastructure and implement corrective actions from audits and assessments.
• Provide technical support during OT and cyber-related incidents, including fault finding and corrective actions.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, panel schematics, loop drawings, logic diagrams and cause-and-effect charts.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Technical apprenticeship with Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in C&I, Automation, Control Engineering or Cyber Security.
• Proven C&I, instrumentation or industrial automation maintenance experience.
• Experience with sensors, actuators, signal conditioning equipment and industrial control systems.
• Working knowledge of DCS, process control principles and OT security, including network segmentation, access control, patching and logging.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC/DCS systems is desirable, particularly ABB 800xA. COMPEX, Functional Safety and DSEAR experience would also be advantageous.

Personal Skills The Controls, Instrumentation and Cyber Security Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• A technically minded engineer with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A safety-conscious and methodical professional who can work effectively within a highly regulated environment.
• A motivated individual with an interest in developing their knowledge of OT cyber security and emerging industrial technologies.

Salary and benefits of the Controls, Instrumentation and Cyber Security Technician role

• Salary of £53,000 - £60,000
• Benefits including private medical & dental, 26 days annual leave and 12% pension contributions
• Opportunity to join a leading energy company

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Astute’s Power team is proud to be exclusively partnering with Kanadevia Inova’s Servicing division to recruit a Deputy Vice President for the Regional Service Solutions function. Ideally, the successful candidate will be based in Denmark, France, or Germany; however, candidates from across Europe are welcome to apply. The Deputy Vice President role offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to play a key role in driving strategic growth and operational excellence across a global service organisation. If you are a dynamic leader with proven experience driving strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and business growth, submit your CV today to apply for this exciting opportunity. Responsibilities and duties of the Deputy Vice President role Reporting to the Vice President of Service Solutions you will:  

• Support the VP Regional Service Solutions and Regional Leadership Team in defining and executing strategic priorities across Regional Service Centres.
• Lead strategic analysis, business case development, and scenario planning to support growth initiatives, market expansion, and service portfolio development.
• Drive alignment of regional budgets, investment plans, and workforce strategies with business objectives and long-term growth ambitions.
• Monitor business performance, market trends, and competitive developments to identify opportunities, risks, and improvement actions.
• Facilitate collaboration across Account Management communities to strengthen customer focus, knowledge sharing, and commercial performance.
• Coordinate the implementation of transformation, digitalisation, and operational improvement programs across Regional Service Centres.
• Support the optimisation and standardisation of business processes to improve operational efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide strategic insights, performance analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership to support effective decision-making.
• Manage Regional Leadership Team governance, ensuring execution of strategic initiatives, action plans, and key performance objectives.
• Represent the VP Regional Service Solutions when required, ensuring stakeholder alignment, effective communication, and continuity of leadership.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Master’s degree (MSc.) in Engineering, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent business qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in leadership or managerial roles, preferably within a service-oriented, industrial, or technical environment.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, business transformation, operational improvement, and supporting executive-level decision-making.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with demonstrated ability to analyse performance, develop business cases, and drive results.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills; advanced proficiency in standard business IT applications and reporting tools.

Personal Skills The Deputy Vice President role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders, inspire teams, and build effective relationships across a global organization.
• Entrepreneurial and results-oriented mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, driving improvements, and achieving business objectives.
• Highly adaptable and structured, with strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage complexity in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Salary and benefits of the Deputy Vice President role

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Opportunity to join a leading international service organisation

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company in the UK to recruit an EC&I Engineer for their CCGT site, to be based in Kent or North London. The Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £60,000 plus a great benefits package including private medical and dental insurance. If you're a HNC qualified EC&I Engineer with heavy industrial experience who has supported Operations teams and overseen contractor management , then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer role Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader you will:  

• Support the Lead C&I Engineer in delivering the site's Control and Instrumentation Maintenance and Engineering Strategy.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve faults affecting field instrumentation and control equipment.
• Carry out planned and corrective maintenance across C&I and industrial automation systems.
• Support the OT Security Engineer with maintenance activities designed to reduce cyber security risks.
• Undertake routine OT security activities including patching, antivirus updates and application control.
• Maintain OT asset inventories, network diagrams and technical records.
• Prepare maintenance orders and deliver packages of work within your area of competence.
• Support the operation and maintenance of OT security infrastructure and implement corrective actions from audits and assessments.
• Provide technical support during OT and cyber-related incidents, including fault finding and corrective actions.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, panel schematics, loop drawings, logic diagrams and cause-and-effect charts.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering is desirable.
• Extensive technical experience within power generation, ideally with CCGT plant and EC&I maintenance.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, SAP and maintenance best practice.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance contracts, budgets and commercial activities.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent safety qualification, with a strong understanding of HSE legislation and safety management.

Personal Skills The EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• A confident and organised engineer with the ability to manage multiple priorities, resources and stakeholders.
• A strong communicator who can challenge existing practices and influence positive change.
• A commercially and technically minded problem solver who remains calm under pressure and is focused on continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits of the EC&I Engineer role

• Salary of £53,000 - £60,000
• Benefits including private medical & dental, 26 days annual leave and 12% pension contributions
• Opportunity to join a leading energy company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company in the UK to recruit a Shift Team Leader for their Energy from Waste power station in Gloucester The Shift Team Leader role comes with a starting salary of up to £68,000 plus benefits package.   If you're an experienced DCS Operator or ASTL looking for the next step in their career, or a Shift Team Leader looking for a new challenge, please submit your CV today to apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the shift operations team to ensure safe and efficient plant performance
• Take delegated responsibility for site operations outside of standard office hours
• Act as Senior Authorised Person, issuing and cancelling safety documentation in line with site safety rules
• Respond to and manage operational incidents and emergencies in accordance with the site emergency plan
• Ensure the facility operates in full compliance with environmental permits, planning conditions and statutory requirements
• Monitor plant performance and take proactive steps to optimise availability, reliability and efficiency
• Oversee waste acceptance to ensure only compliant materials are processed
• Maintain accurate shift logs, operational reports and incident documentation
• Deliver structured and effective shift handovers
• Support the development, coaching and performance management of shift personnel
• Promote a strong safety culture and high standards of housekeeping across the site
• Provide shift cover where required to maintain operational continuity

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Extensive operational experience within a power generation environment such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, biomass, coal or oil-fired plant, or relevant experience as a Royal Navy Marine Engineer
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, environmental compliance and safe systems of work
• Experience operating under formal safety rules and permit to work systems
• Proven ability to make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject such as operations or engineering.
• Happy to work a shift pattern that includes day and night shifts.

Personal Skills The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:  

• A confident leader with the ability to motivate and guide a team
• Calm and decisive when managing challenging or high-pressure situations
• Organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
• Analytical with strong problem-solving capability
• An effective communicator who can engage with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels

Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• Salary of £45,000 - £68,000
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a leading energy company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company in the UK to recruit an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician for its site in Milton Keynes. The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £52,000 and a bonus.  If you are an apprentice trained EC&I Technician with strong Controls and Instrumentation knowledge and experience on heavy industrial sites and looking to work then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Technician role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:  

• Perform fault finding and rectification on electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks to the highest standards.
• Manage a delegated plant area, including planned outages and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Ensure all client specifications and requirements are consistently met and maintained.
• Assist in planned outages and shutdown activities, supporting the maintenance team’s objectives.
• Report maintenance issues promptly through line management to ensure timely resolution.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support the Lead EC&I Engineer with ordering and managing critical spares inventory.
• Participate actively in team briefings, toolbox talks, and continuous safety meetings.
• Adhere strictly to site safety rules and health, safety, quality, and environmental policies at all times.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Recognised Controls and Instrumentation Engineering apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (C&I HNC desirable).
• Proven experience in fault finding and calibration of instrumentation (level, temperature, pressure, flow) and control systems including DCS, SCADA, and PLCs.
• Skilled in working with control panels, wiring standards, motors, switchgear, variable speed drives, and circuit breakers.
• Ability to read and interpret EC&I drawings, documents, and work safely under permit-to-work systems and risk assessments.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, managing planned and reactive maintenance to tight deadlines.
• A C&I Bias is preferred for this role.

  Personal skills The Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and fixing issues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the team and clients.

Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role

• Starting salary of up to £52,000 dependant on experience
• Benefits package and training opportunities
• Opportunity to work for a leading EfW company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company in the UK to recruit an Mechanical Project Engineer for their central engineering team, to work around their sites in Kent and North London. The Mechanical Project Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £73000 plus a great benefits package including private medical and dental insurance. If you're a degree qualified Mechanical Engineer with heavy industrial experience, specifically within the power industry then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Project Engineer role Reporting to the Asset Support & Outage Team Leader you will:  

• Deliver projects and outages while managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory and HSSE standards.
• Carry out proactive and reactive mechanical engineering work, including fault finding, problem solving, and investigations.
• Lead project teams and contractors depending on project complexity.
• Define scopes of work and develop technical and contract specifications.
• Ensure contractor Quality Assurance and Quality Control standards are established and met.
• Promote and contribute to health, safety, environmental, and quality improvements.
• Apply engineering expertise to maximise plant/facility performance, resource utilisation, and availability.
• Investigate issues, determine root causes, and implement engineering resolutions within change management processes.
• Share and employ best practices by networking, benchmarking, and collaborating across sites and teams.
• Manage contracts and projects, including commercial, technical, and compliance aspects.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation, with IOSH Managing Safely/NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent).
• Strong applied experience in industrial process plant mechanical engineering (including pressure systems).
• Demonstrated ability in project and contract management, including use of project management tools and techniques.
• Understanding of process system operations, relevant regulations, and risk management practices.

Personal Skills The Mechanical Project Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of issues through to solution.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and able to work independently with accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across teams and stakeholders

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Project Engineer role

• Salary of £55,000 - £73,000
• Benefits including private medical & dental, 26 days annual leave and 12% pension contributions
• Opportunity to join a leading energy company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Mechanical Strategy Team Leader for its CCGT site in Kent.   The Mechanical Strategy Team Leader role comes with a salary of up to £85,000 + medical + bonus. If you are an experienced Mechanical Team Leader, who has worked on medium and long-team strategy, ideally with PSSR knowledge then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Strategy Team Leader role Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader you will:  

• Develop and implement governance, risk, and compliance strategies to ensure the safe and responsible operation of mechanical plant assets in line with relevant management systems, standards, and legislation.
• Lead the development and delivery of mechanical engineering business plans, ensuring alignment with wider operational objectives while managing operational and capital expenditure budgets.
• Manage mechanical projects and planned outages from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Develop and execute contract strategies, leading technical and commercial discussions with suppliers and managing contractor performance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Establish, review, and optimise maintenance strategies to improve mechanical asset reliability, compliance, availability, and cost performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through root cause investigations, audits, benchmarking, and the implementation of industry best practice.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to a team of engineers, technicians, apprentices, and graduates, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and engineering standards while promoting a proactive and positive safety culture.
• Lead technical reviews, plant modifications, and design change activities, ensuring robust engineering governance and effective implementation.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners to optimise plant performance and support business objectives.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, or HNC/HND qualified with significant relevant industry experience.
• Strong mechanical engineering experience within power generation, heavy industry, manufacturing, or another asset-intensive environment.
• Experience with Boilers, Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs), pressure systems, and PSSR compliance is highly desirable
• Proven track record of managing projects, outages, or maintenance programmes in complex industrial settings.
• Strong understanding of contract management, supplier performance, and commercial risk.
• Knowledge of maintenance best practices and computerised maintenance management systems, ideally SAP.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification is desirable.

Personal skills The Mechanical Strategy Team Leader role would suit someone who is:  

• An engaging and collaborative leader who motivates, coaches, and develops high-performing teams.
• A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• A proactive and solutions-focused individual who challenges conventional thinking and drives continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Strategy Team Leader role

• Starting salary of up to c. £85,000
• Benefits package including private medical insurance, bonus and very competitive pension contributions   
• Opportunity to work for a leading energy company with external training opportunities

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power company in the UK to recruit a Mechanical Engineer for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) site in North London. The Mechanical Engineer comes with a salary up to £65,000 + private medical + benefits package. If you’re a Mechanical Engineer with experience on heavy industrial sites and are looking for then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader you will:  

• Carry out preplanned and reactive maintenance on site, working on equipment including but not limited to conveyors, gearboxes, valves, compressors, fans, boilers etc.
• Scheduling, planning and optimising all mechanical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner including shutdowns / outages.
• Supervising and directing contractors as required.
• Work closely with the operational department to assess and review plant performances and support returning plant to service.
• Experience with long-term outage planning and contract spec writing would be hugely beneficial. 
• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A minimum or a HNC, or preferably HND in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 3 years’ experience in a maintenance environment in a heavy industrial environment (power station, refinery, petrochemical etc)
• A broad understanding of power station operations, specifically Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT).
• Ideally hold an IOSH or NEBOSH certificate.

Personal Skills The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Able to work well in a team or individually.
• Has a fault-finding and problem-solving mindset.
• Has planning and organisational skills, to prioritise jobs and manage resources.

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

• Starting Salary of up to £65,000
• Benefits package including private medical insurance and 12% pension contributions.
• External training for staff that includes funding further qualifications (HND, degree etc).
• Opportunity to join a CCGT Power Station  

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