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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People
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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

Senior Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 8/29/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading civil Engineering company in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Senior Site Manager on a 6-month minimum contract for its Cheshire site. The Senior Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £400.00.             Key skills  
  • Reporting to management with progress updates 
  • Attending coordination meetings 
  • Coordination with the client’s management team
  • Quality Assurance documentation via Fieldview
  • Daily briefings via Fieldview
  • Health and safety 
  • Operational management 
  • Must hold Civils / RC background
  • Must hold SMSTS
  • Must have Fieldview experience
  • EfW experience is beneficial
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior Site Manager role  
  • Cheshire
  • £400.00 Per Day
  • 6 Months minimum

QA/QC Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/3/24
  • END DATE: 2/28/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Electrical Subcontractor on an Energy from Waste project to recruit a QA/QC Engineer on a 9-month contract for its West Midlands site.    The QA/QC Engineer role comes with a day rate of £400 per day.      Key skills    
  • Managing all Quality Assurance activities on site
  • Writing up ITP’s (Inspection and Test Plan)
  • Ensure all snags are cleared on site and all submissions are compliant.
  • Work closely with the Principal Contractors Quality Engineer daily.
  • Provide operational support to QC checks of incoming materials and support in the management of quality documents of the subcontractors.
  • Support to the site quality office for construction and commissioning phases.
  • Must have a strong QA/QC background in an Energy from Waste / Oil & Gas / Industrial environment.  
      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the QA/QC Engineer role    
  • West Midlands
  • £400 per day
  • 9 Month Contract 
  • Outside IR35
 

Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 12/12/25
  • END DATE: 1/31/26
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a modular building contractor to recruit a Site Manager on a short-term contract basis for its site in Basildon from December 2025. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of between £350 per day (CIS).              Key skills  
  • Overseeing site day-to-day activities and installation of modular builds
  • Adhering to HSE requirements
  • Ensuring transport and deliveries are kept on top of on site
  • Liaison with the Site and Office teams regularly
  • Raise and Sign-off permits
  • Must ideally hold modular build experience
  • Must be flexible for weekend working occasionally 
  • Must hold an CSCS and SMSTS
  • First Aid (beneficial)
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role  
  • Basildon
  • December 2025
  • 2 Months minimum
  • £350.00 Per Day
  • CIS
 

Payroll and HR Administrator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/29/25
  • END DATE: 5/31/26
  • PAY RATE: $160.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Payroll & HR Administrator on a 9-month contract on a hybrid working role in Farnborough.             Key skills  
  • Deliver transactional HR services locally, aligned with Group P&C processes
  • Manage personnel administration including contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and payroll interface
  • Ensure local HR compliance with employment laws and Group governance
  • Collaborate closely with global P&C colleagues to implement strategies and initiatives
  • Must hold strong experience in HR Operations and Payroll Administration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with HRIS knowledge as a plus
  • IPASS (Irish Payroll Association Qualification) qualification ideal but not essential
  • Irish employment Law also beneficial but not essential
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Payroll & HR Administrator position  
  • Farnborough
  • £20.00 per hour
  • 9 months minimum

Civil Site Supervisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/1/26
  • END DATE: 6/1/27
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY

Single Ply Installers
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/30/25
  • END DATE: 12/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $22.0 /HR
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a cladding sub-contractor who are looking to recruit 4 x Single Ply Roof Installers / Single Ply Roofers on a contract basis for a minimum of 2 months.        Key skills required for the Single Ply Roof Installers / Single Ply Roofers  
  •  Installation of single ply roofing membranes
  •  Performing welding work on single ply membranes (welding)
  •  Executing detailed finishing and edge detailing to a high standard
  • Ensuring installations meet all required specifications and safety standards
  • Conducting quality checks and identifying any required repairs or adjustments
  • Collaborating with site teams to maintain project timelines
  • Maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas
  • Always adhering to health and safety protocols
  • Experience working with Renolit Alkorplan membrane is an advantage
  • Must hold an CSCS Card and have ability to puss a drug and alcohol test
  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Single Ply Roof Installers / Single Ply Roofers    
  • West Bromwich
  • Monday – Friday (weekends optional)
  • £22.00 per hour (time and one-third paid as overtime and weekends)
  • Immediate Start

Quantity Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/26/24
  • END DATE: 2/28/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Quantity Surveyor Feb 2024  Enfield £500 Per Day 12 Months      About the role: Astute’s Power team are currently partnering with a Principal Contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on for a site of theirs near Enfield. The Quantity Surveyor role comes of £500 per day. Outside IR35.                   Key skills: · Signing of subcontracts and collaborating in the offer phase.
  • Co ordinate with Construction, Procurement and Finance Departments in closing of subcontracts.
  • Co ordinate with Project Control regarding planning and cost controls on site.
  • Manage PAC
  • Manage back charges and Contradictory prices.
  • Claims and Measure Management.
  • Address any needs of reports or special analysis requested by Project Control or Project Director on site.
  • Hold experience in working on an Energy from Waste project or similar sector in Construction.
  • Heavy Civils background  
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Document Controller role:
  • Enfield
  • Immediate Start
  • 12 Months minimum
  • £500 Per Day (Outside IR35)

Crane Supervisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/13/26
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Mechanical Construction Crane Supervisor on an construction project in Leeds on a short-term contract, starting immediately.             Key skills
  • Oversee overhead crane operations including lift planning, exclusion zones, lifting activities and compliance with lifting regulations
  • Ensure all works are carried out in line with RAMS, permits to work, method statements and health & safety procedures
  • Ensure all plant, lifting equipment and tools are inspected and fit for purpose before use
  • Support commissioning, testing and snagging activities during project completion phases
  • Ensure workforce compliance with PPE requirements, environmental controls and company procedures
  • Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example on site
  • Must have previous experience as a Construction Site Supervisor (mechanically bias) within heavy industrial environments.
  • Experience supervising overhead crane maintenance or lifting operations on construction plants
  • Must hold relevant tickets including SSSTS, CSCS, CPCS A62, NPORS
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Construction Crane Supervisor role  
  • Leeds
  • Immediate Start
  • 2-3 months minimum
  • £550.00 per day (flexible for the right candidate)

Site Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 2/6/26
  • PAY RATE: $350.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Site Surveyor on a 12 month minimum contract for its London site. The Site Surveyor role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills • Act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives • Set out, level and survey the site • Check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations • Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project • Carry out day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors - this is site-specific and may not be the case on all projects Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Surveyor role  
  • London
  • 12 Months minimum
  • Outside IR35