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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People
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Quantity Surveyor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Senior Quantity Surveyor   Permanent Northeast London £65,000-£70,000 + Benefits About the role: Astute’s Power team is currently partnering with an EPC Contractor on a new build Energy from Waste facility to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Northeast London site. The Senior Quantity Surveyor role comes with a flexible salary from £65,000 - £70,000 + plus pension, life assurance, private health care and a great holiday package. If you’re a Senior Quantity Surveyor and are looking to work for an organisation that are successful in the Energy from Waste sector and have great opportunities to progress within your position, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties:
  • Reporting to the Subcontracts & Commercial Managers you will:
  • Be aware of the subcontract’s status and scope and report to Project Team.
  • Develop and maintain Correspondence Log with the Subcontractors and inform of any changes on Cost of Time from/to sub-contractors that may become a Client Change Order.
  • Suggest corrective actions from/to sub-contractors that would be effective on time and cost.
  • Ensure all BOQ are updated in line with the last IFC drawings received.
  • Inform both Project Team and Subcontractors about FEWO (Field Extra Work) procedure.
  • Inform to Subcontractors about approval or contractual reasons for rejection and/or modification of any submitted FEWO.
  • Develop and maintain the FEWO Log for Subcontractors under your control.
  • Evaluate and study under contractual basis, all the Compensation Event (CE) submitted by the Subcontractors; this activity will be coordinated with the Construction team.
  • Inform to the Subcontractor, about the approval or the contractual reasons for the rejection and/or modification of any CE submitted.
  • Develop and maintain the CE Log for the subcontracts under his/her control.
  • Inform to the Project team about the Bach-charges (BC) procedure.
  • Prepare the BC Notices to the Subcontractors and ensure the contra-charges are applied.
  • Inform to the Project team and Subcontractors about the Contradictory Price (CP) procedure.
  • Evaluate and study under the contractual basis, all CP submitted by the Subcontractor.
  • Develop and maintain the CP Log for the subcontracts under your control.
  • Inform to the Subcontractor, about the approval or the contractual reasons for the rejection and/or modification of any PA submitted.
  • Issue of the Payment Certificates (PC) to the Subcontractors.
Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Educated to a degree level or equivalent (BSc Quantity Surveying preferred)
  • Main Contractor experience desired
  • Knowledge of building and construction.
  • To be based at Site (London, UK)
  • Project experience within Energy from Waste, OCGT, CCGT, Power Stations. 
Salary and benefits of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role:
  • £65,000-£70,000 +
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance & Health Care package
  • Generous holiday allowance
How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02393 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more. INDPOWER  

Dayshift Mechanical Supervisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/10/26
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Dayshift Mechanical Site Supervisor on an Energy from Waste Project in North London on a 6-month minimum contract.             Key skills
  • Oversee mechanical installation activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications.
  • Provide technical oversight of mechanical equipment installation.
  • Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety procedures, including conducting toolbox talks, monitoring safe systems of work, and promoting a strong safety culture on site.
  • Coordinate and manage subcontractors and site operatives, ensuring quality standards, programme milestones, and productivity targets are achieved.
  • Maintain accurate site records, progress updates, and communicate effectively with the wider team.
  • Candidates who have Energy from Waste experience are preferred
  • Candidates must hold in date SSSTS, CCNSG, IOSH, Working at Height and Confined Space.
  • Day shifts will be 11 days on, 3 days off subject to weekends.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Dayshift Mechanical Site Supervisor role  
  • North London
  • August 2026
  • 6 months minimum
  • 11 on / 3 off
  • Outside IR35

HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 11/11/24
  • END DATE: 7/11/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY

Site and Facilities Assistant
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a successful and leading contractor in the Energy from Waste to recruit a Site and Facilities Assistant for its Cheshire site. The Site and Facilities Assistant role is offered on a 24 month fixed term contract (FTC) basis and comes with a salary of £30,000-£35,000 starting in April 2026. If you’re a Site and Facilities Assistant available for an April 2026 start, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties  
  • Acting as the office administrator for the site including managing office supplies, filing, organization of travel, recording and storing of documentation
  • Acting as the Facilities Assistant - maintaining the overall operation and upkeep of the site compound, ensuring all facilities are safe, clean, and fully functional. Supporting daily site activities, including managing utilities, coordinating maintenance tasks, and assisting with general site logistics.
  • Providing full administrative support to the Site Manager.
  • Welcome visitors and clients including arranging catering as required
  • Provide full administrative support to the Site Manager.
  • Keep the Site Manager informed of all site related activities. 
  • Be aware of all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements relevant to their role, and implement and comply with them.
  • The candidate should hold strong administrative experience ideally within Construction or Engineering industries.
  • Must be comfortable working in a site-based environment, therefore experience in this would be ideal.
  • Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications.
Salary and benefits of the Site and Facilities Assistant role  
  • £30,000-£35,000 per annum
  • Pension of up to 10% employer contribution
  • Life Assurance, disability insurance, private medical and dental insurance
  • 24 days annual leave per annum

Remeasurement Site Quantity Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/23/24
  • END DATE: 9/30/26
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Remeasurement Quantity Surveyor on a 24 months contract for its West Midlands site. The Remeasurement Site Quantity Surveyor role comes with a flexible day rate.             Key skills  
  • Responsible for the measurement and valuation of selected subcontract packages
  • Measures and evaluates changes from revised drawings and site inspection at regular intervals in accordance with the contractual measurement rules and rates and standard methods of measurement.
  • Develop and issue sound, accurate cost reports, accurately reflecting the financial position of each package and forecast commercial status and cash flow, including interface with CAPRI and SAP. Identify trends and implement the requisite actions. Identify variances and explain the cause and potential effect and where necessary implement mitigation measures to reduce the impact.
  • Participate in or run regular technical and commercial site meetings, issue minutes of meeting.
  • Document commercial aspects of any change / deviation /claim in PIRS working collaboratively with the technical work package holder, project procurement, scheduling, site management.  Early recognition and maximisation of opportunities . Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation measures in consultation with the work package holders.
  • Responsible for the claim management for designated subcontract packages, establish a strategy of dealing with claims and diligently collate all the necessary supporting documentation, assesses counter- claim potential in close coordination with the relevant work package holder and other staff.
  • Leads subcontract commercial negotiations and account meetings, including preparation of subcontract final accounts (remeasured as required).
  • Carry out procurement of minor works / finishing works packages with support and input from head office personnel
  • Provide return of experience per contract package through ongoing feedback to head office, and final account close out reports including lessons learnt.
  • Must have remeasurement experience measuring quantities of work undertaken. 
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Remeasurement Quantity Surveyor role  
  • West Midlands
  • £500 Per Day
  • 24 Months Contract

Thermal Insulation Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/30/24
  • END DATE: 7/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $21.95 /HR
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading insulation subcontractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit Thermal Insulation Engineers on a 10-month contract for its Essex site. The Thermal Insulation Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of £21.00.             Key skills  
  • Preparing areas on site to be insulated
  • Fitting insulations to engineering plans
  • Secure and fasten insulation and sealing work areas after
  • Work closely with Thermal Insulation Labourer on day -to – day basis
  • Adhere to all general H&S on site
  • Must hold TICA /NVQ and either CSCS / CCNSG
  • Site experience in either Oil & Gas, Energy, Nuclear, Waste Management or similar
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Thermal Insulation Engineer role  
  • Essex
  • £21.00 per hour (Monday – Friday)
  • £27.95 per hour (Saturdays)
  • 10 Months minimum

Steel Structure Construction Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/25/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a steel structure company in the Energy from Waste sector who are looking to recruit a Construction Manager on a contract basis on a project in the West Midlands.        Key skills required for the Steel Structure Construction Manager    
  • Overlook all activities of steel structure beam preassembly, assembly and pre installation
  • Supervision of foremen on site
  • Ensure back logs plans are finalized
  • Must hold an SMSTS
  • Leadership experience – 4/5 years minimum
  • 2 years minimum steel structure experience
  • Engineering background / knowledge (beneficial)
  • Must hold coordination and communication skills on site
  • Ideal experience on an EFW or similar sector  
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Steel Structure Construction Manager   
  • West Midlands
  • £400 per day
  • Immediate Start

Commissioning Shift Operator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/15/24
  • END DATE: 6/28/24
  • PAY RATE: $440.0 /DAY
Commissioning Shift Operator Start date - Jan 2024 Day rate - £400.00 to £440.00 (Outside IR35) Locations - Slough  Duration - 6 months About The Role We are currently recruiting for Commissioning Shift Operators to join the EPC Contractor on a fast paced new build Waste to Energy facilities based in Slough. Role responsibilities for the Commissioning Shift Operator positions reporting to the Commissioning Manager:
  • Ensures works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with contract requirements, and conform with project time, budget and Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements
  • Supports the commissioning team in all mechanical issues (filter cleaning and exchange, greasing, dismount pumps, replenish consumables etc.
  • Maintains all mechanical tools in a clean state and ready to use
  • Maintains and cleans the equipment of the plant
  • Reports any variations and issues to the Commissioning Manager
  • Liaises and coordinates with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Lead Engineers and shift team leaders.
  • Operate and control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, reactors etc using semi automated control system and standalone equipment control panels
  • Control, operate, and maintain plant within the limits of the environmental operational permit
  • Control, operate and maintain plant to produce required electrical output
  • Control, operate and maintain plant to complete cold and hot commissioning in line with company and supplier procedures Control and maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater pumps, pre-heaters, filters, demineralised water plant etc, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, and auxiliary power
  • Carry out all operations in line with company procedures and guidelines Regulate equipment and conditions such as water levels, waste feeding, steam pressure etc based on data from field instrumentation and DCS Carry out required maintenance tasks in the field and record completion of maintenance tasks in shift books
  • Collect samples as required by the commissioning manager or lead engineer i.e. water, oil, waste, IBA etc
  • Inspect records, handover notes, and shift book entries, and communicate with other plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
  • Communication with shift team leader in relation to any items which indicate unstable operation of the plant
  • Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
  • Keeps the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all site-related activities
Qualifications and skills required for the Commissioning Shift Operator roles:
  • Knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
  • Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC), Safepass (ROI), CSCS or CCNSG card or equivalent
  • Solution oriented
  • G ood communicator
  • Ability to present ideas effectively
  • Minimum 2 to 5 years as a Control Room Operator (CRO), preferably in plants utilizing waste as fuel, biomass incineration, or fossil fuel technology, with proven knowledge of power plant equipment and systems. 
  • Detailed and organised
  • Ability to work alone and part of a team
  • Flexibility, ability to travel and work in shift pattern or site hours
  • Client & Stakeholder interface
  • Able to evaluate ideas of others
How to Apply? To apply for this great opportunity with a leading Principal Contractor in the UK's energy and power divisions, then simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or on 02392 222 966. INDPOW  

BIM Programmer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/13/25
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /YEAR
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor within the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a BIM Programmer on a contract basis for its Northeast London site. The BIM Programmer role comes with a competitive day rate.                 Key skills  
  • Develop programming solutions using C# and SQL.
  • Work with Navisworks API and Revit API to customize and optimize workflows.
  • Collaborate with the BIM team to implement Autodesk Forge solutions.
  • Support BIM Manager with the integration of digital tools across projects.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the BIM Programmer role  
  • Northeast of London
  • Long term Contract
  • Competitive Day Rate

Civil Design Coordinator
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Civil Design Coordinator for its West Midlands site. The Civil Design Coordinator role comes with a salary of £55,000-£60,000, pension, life and disability insurance and other bonus packages. If you’re a Civil Design Coordinator and are looking to work for an organisation that is at the forefront of renewable energy then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Working with the Lead Civil Engineer you will:  

  • Be responsible for managing the design processes of subcontractors within the civil works on site.

  • Be responsible for the civil works to be executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time, budget, HSE and quality requirements.

  • Be responsible for managing the design interface with external and/or in-house design teams and you pro-actively establish the design release schedule and monitor the design progress to ensure agreed target milestones are met and mitigate risk and delays.

  • Be able evaluate the design provided by others and facilitate technically profound construction solutions with consideration to the complexity of works.

  • Represent the civil design department, when necessary, at internal and external meetings with limited travelling (up to 10% of your time).

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering or architecture.

  • Hold at least 5 years’ experience in the construction industry (preferably Energy from Waste).

  • Hold strong experience in civil project management and design coordination.

Personal skills The Civil Design Coordinator role would suit someone who is:  

  • A forward planner, solution orientated and strong communicator.

  • Holds good negotiation skills and structure to their work.

Salary and benefits of the Civil Design Coordinator role  

  • £55,000-£60,000

  • Annual performance and bonus awards

  • Pension Scheme

  • Life, Disability and private medical insurance

  • Career path options