Lucy Pook

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a successful and leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Civil Project Manager on a 24-month minimum contract for its Ireland site. The Civil Project Manager role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills  

• Dual role as Project Construction Manager for Civil works, transitioning into more of Site Manager position for remainder of the project.
•  Lead and encourage contractor teams meeting HSEQ requirements.
• Oversee civil project team
• Define and manage Civil Project scope e.g. Design Scope & WBS
• Take ownership of civil change management and cost control.
• Support subcontractor negotiations and contract administration.
• Must have previous experience as a Civil Construction Manager / Project Manager with either an EPC / Leading Civil Subcontractor
• Must also have experience within Energy from Waste or similar industries.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Project Manager role  

• Ireland
• 24 Months minimum

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 London site. The Thermal Insulation Engineer role comes with a 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  

• London
• £21.00 per hour (Monday – Friday)
• £27.95 per hour (Saturdays)
• 10 Months minimum

Astute’s Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor to recruit a Scaffold / Temporary Works Coordinator on a long-term contract for its West Midlands site. The Scaffold Temp Work Coordinator role comes with competitive day rate.                   Key skills  

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW). Actively encourages and lead contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSW requirements.
  • Ensures that all relevant HSW requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSW team, HSW hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
  • Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSW requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS.
  • Responsible for the safety and HSW performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised.
  • Ensure works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time and budget requirements.
  • Act as the principal contact in the co-ordination of all scaffolding equipment on site.
  • Chair co-ordination meetings between the various contractors on site to ensure the minimum hindrance to the construction work.
  • Ensure all scaffolding operations are planned, organised, and undertaken by competent persons.
  • Ensure that the scaffolding equipment is positioned and installed so, as to minimise any risks e. g. from the load falling or striking people.
  • Ensure that scaffolding equipment is suitable for the proposed use and is marked with any appropriate information to be taken its safe use into account.
  • Ensure that scaffolding equipment and scaffolding accessories are subject to a periodic thorough examination to confirm they are fit for purpose.
  • Design and pre-plan the scaffold including weight limitations, scaffold type, fall protection, tie-offs, supports, etc.
  • Must hold Mechanical TW (Temporary Works) experience
• Must hold NAECI experience.
• Hold a CISRS card.
• Hold SSSTS or equivalent.
• Hold experience in large construction projects.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Temporary Works Scaffold Coordinator role  

• West Midlands
• 12-18 Months Minimum Contract
• Outside IR35

 

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

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit x 4 QA/QC Pressure Parts Engineers on a 4 week outage in West Yorkshire starting in April 2026. There are x 2 positions on days, x 2 positions on nights.   The QA/QC Pressure Parts Engineer roles come with an hourly rate of £30-35. Key skills required for QA/QC Pressure Parts Engineer role  

• Perform inspections of boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, drums, and associated pipework.
• Carry out manufacturing surveillance at vendor workshops, including monitoring fabrication activities against ITPs and project requirements.
• Verify welding activities including fit-up, welding parameters, weld mapping, and compliance with approved WPS/PQRs.
• Confirm welder qualifications and ensure consumables and welding processes meet specification requirements.
• Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and confirm acceptance to relevant standards.
• Verify material traceability including heat numbers, MTRs, and PMI requirements where applicable.
• Witness pressure testing/hydrostatic testing and ensure test preparation and documentation is completed correctly.
• Record inspection results, produce reports, and support compilation of QA/QC documentation and turnover packs.
• Raise quality concerns and NCRs, supporting corrective action implementation and close-out.
• Liaise with contractors, site supervision, and client representatives to ensure quality expectations are met.
• Must be an experienced QA/QC engineer outages or shutdowns on large industrial plants, preferably Waste to Energy and/or Power plants.
• Must hold strong understanding of pressure part manufacturing and installation practices.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the QA/QC Pressure Parts Engineer role  

• West Yorkshire
• £30/35 per hour
• April 2026 – May 2026
• Days / Nights
• 7 days / 12 hrs

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Commissioning Maintenance Engineer on a 4-month minimum contract for a project in Leeds starting immediately.             Key skills

• Execute mechanical works in line with EfW commissioning requirements, ensuring compliance with HSEQ, schedule, and contractual obligations
• Support plant start-up activities including fault finding, system checks, and equipment readiness
• Monitor plant performance and diagnose issues across boilers, rotating equipment, and auxiliary systems
• Work closely with commissioning and operations teams to resolve technical issues quickly and effectively
• Report deviations, risks, and performance issues to the Commissioning Manager
• Carry out mechanical tasks including pump overhauls, filter changes, lubrication, and system maintenance
• Maintain plant equipment in a clean, safe, and operational condition during commissioning
• Plan and execute maintenance activities including spares, consumables, and resource requirements
• Record all activities within CMMS / PAMELA systems, ensuring accurate documentation
• Support sampling and testing activities (e.g. water, oil, waste streams, IBA) as required
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Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Maintenance Engineer role  

• Leeds
• May 2026
• 4 Months min
• £500-550 per day
• Outside IR35