Ruth Winter

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer for its CCGT site in Kent.   The Lead Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £75,000 + medical + bonus.   If you’re a degree qualified Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineer, with experience managing high-value and high-risk projects, ideally with a project management qualification, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer role Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader you will:  

• Develop and implement governance, risk, and compliance strategies to ensure the safe and reliable operation of EC&I plant systems.
• Support the development and delivery of engineering business plans, managing operational and capital expenditure within your area of responsibility.
• Lead projects and planned outages from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Develop contract strategies, manage supplier performance, and support technical and commercial negotiations.
• Create and optimise maintenance strategies to improve EC&I asset reliability, compliance, and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, audits, benchmarking, and the implementation of best practice.
• Lead technical reviews and plant modifications relating to EC&I systems, ensuring robust engineering governance and effective change management.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and engineering standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Develop technical specifications and support tender evaluations, contract placement, and contractor management for EC&I equipment and services.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners to maximise plant performance.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree-qualified in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Controls & Instrumentation), or HNC/HND with significant relevant industry experience.
• Strong experience in EC&I systems within power generation, CCGT, heavy industry, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive environments.
• Good understanding of EC&I equipment, asset management, and maintenance best practices.
• Proven experience managing projects, outages, or maintenance activities in complex industrial environments.
• Experience in contract management, supplier performance, and commercial risk management.
• APMP qualification or equivalent project management experience is desirable.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification is desirable.

Personal skills The Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Confident communicator who builds effective working relationships across all levels.

Salary and benefits of the Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer role

• Starting salary of up to £75,000
• 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 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 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 a Mechanical Technician to join its CCGT site in Hertfordshire The Mechanical Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £50,000 and a very competitive benefit package including bonus and medical insurance  If you are an experienced, apprentice trained, mechanical engineer with a background in heavy industry or steam processes, and you possess a strong drive to learn, please submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician role Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader you will:  

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities to ensure plant reliability and availability.
• Plan, prepare and supervise maintenance work, including the development of risk assessments and method statements.
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
• Support major outages, inspections and overhaul activities, including contractor coordination and quality assurance.
• Participate in the implementation of site safety rules as a Competent Person or Authorised Person, in line with training and competency requirements.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime and improve plant performance.
• Support the delivery of process safety objectives and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Develop technical specifications and support procurement activities in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor maintenance costs and contribute to budget management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders to support operational objectives.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline, or commitment to completing the qualification as part of ongoing development.
• A minimum of three years' experience within power generation, heavy industry or a similar process environment.
• Proven experience carrying out mechanical maintenance, fault finding and contractor management activities.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation, including permit-to-work and safe systems of work.
• Strong organisational, communication and computer skills, with experience supporting maintenance planning, budgeting and contract management activities.

Personal skills The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while managing competing priorities and responding effectively under pressure.
• A proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills and a positive approach to fault diagnosis and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative team player who embraces change, shares knowledge and promotes a strong safety culture.

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

• Starting salary of between £47,000 - £50,000
• Bonus up to 17.5% + private medical insurance
• 10% pension employer contributions + LTIP entitlement

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