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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People
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Jobs
HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/8/24
  • END DATE: 6/6/25
  • PAY RATE: $475.0 /DAY

HSE Advisor – EFW Northeast of London January 2024

18 Months minimum Outside IR35 £450-475 Per Day 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 HSE Advisor in the North east of London. The HSE Advisor position comes with a day rate of £450-475 per day, Outside IR35. Responsibilities and duties:
  • Dealing with day-to- day H&S requirements and compliance on site..
  • Prepared to challenge and give solutions.
  • implement the expected standards and advising contractors.
  • Manage H&S Training with H&S Manager
  • Controlling site H&S systems and have regular discussions on site about H&S performance with Site Managers and Contract Managers.

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Experience in a dynamic and fast paced environment
  • Mechanical & Electrical background
  • Knowledge within the Energy from Waste / Power Industry
  • NEBOSH (Essential)
  • Flexibility to work weekends. How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] call 02393 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more. INDPOWER

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

Project Scheduler
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/1/26
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit an Project Scheduler on a 24-month contract for a project in Wisbech from June 2026.             Key skills
  • Develop, maintain, and update Site System Time Schedules, integrating construction, M&E, and commissioning activities.
  • Monitor and report schedule performance using CPM and Float Management, identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Coordinate schedules across internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and consortium partners, resolving issues proactively.
  • Provide weekly/monthly progress reports, including S-curves, supporting the Construction Manager with on-site data collection.
  • Maintain an as-built schedule, comparing baseline vs actual progress, and recommend improvements to prevent delays.
  • Must hold a degree in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Must hold Project Scheduler experience in heavy/industrial sectors and projects, ideally EfW / Power generation.
  • Must have strong skill sets within MS, MS Projects and advanced Primavera P6.
  • Must hold valid safety certifications such as a SCC, CSCS or CCNSG card.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of Project Scheduler role  
  • Wisbech
  • June 2026
  • 24 Months min
  • Competitive Day Rate

Steel Structure Supervisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/6/25
  • END DATE: 1/30/26
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Steel Structure Supervisor on a 12 month minimum contract for its London site. The Steel Structure Supervisor role comes with a day rate of £450.             Key skills
  • Lead execution of steel structure works, ensuring compliance with project drawings, specifications, and standards.
  • Identify and address potential delays, technical challenges, or resource issues to avoid disruptions.
  • Supervise and coordinate the assembly, erection, and installation of steel structures in accordance with NAECI regulations and project specifications.
  • Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to plan and execute tasks effectively.
  • Must have experience supervising steel structure erection in infrastructure projects.
  • Must also hold an SSSTS / SMSTS and CSCS card.
  • NAECI (National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) training or certification is also highly desirable for this role.  
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Steel Structure Supervisor role  
  • London
  • £450.00 Per Day
  • Outside IR35
  • 12 months minimum

Civil Site Design Coordinator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/4/24
  • END DATE: 4/4/25
  • PAY RATE: $425.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Civil Site Design Coordinator on a 12 month for its Fife site. The Civil Site Design Coordinator role comes with a day rate of £350-£425.                   Key skills  
  • You are responsible for managing the design processes of subcontractors within the civil works on one of the construction sites in liaison with the Lead Engineer Civil at the Head Office.
  • You are responsible for the civil works to be executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time, budget, HSE and quality requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil / structural engineering or architecture with at least 5 years of experience in the construction industry. Past working experiences with both consultants and contractors is an added advantage.
  • Strong experience in civil project management and design coordination, preferably in large scale civil, industrial or plant business construction projects.
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Site Design Coordinator role
  • Onsite- Fife
  • £350.00 to £425.00 per day 
  • Outside IR35
 

Document Controller
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/26/24
  • END DATE: 2/28/25
  • PAY RATE: $300.0 /DAY
Document Controller Enfield £200-£250 Per Day 12 Months Min     About the role: Astute’s Power team are currently partnering with a Principal Contractor to recruit a Document Controller on for a site of theirs near Enfield. The Document Controller role comes between £200-£250 per day.                   Key skills: · Manage and file all project information within document management system (Documentum D2) · Ensure all project information is accurate and up to date. · Guarantee that required quality management standards are met and that the Project requirements are respected. · Provides support and training for Documentum D2 users.
  • Experience with a construction environment
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Document Controller role:
  • Enfield
  • Immediate Start
  • 12 Months minimum
  • £250 Per Day
    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.   INDWPOWER

HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/2/24
  • END DATE: 3/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY

Renewable Gas Commissioning Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP)
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/6/25
  • PAY RATE: $700.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) on a short-term contract basis for its site in Leeds with an immediate start. The Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP – Balance of Plant) role comes with a day rate of between £600-£700 per day (Outside IR35).             Key skills  
  • Lead and ensure HSEQ compliance during all commissioning activities, actively promoting safety and risk mitigation across teams.
  • Review and implement HSEQ requirements, ensuring practices follow RAMS and site standards.
  • Oversee commissioning execution in line with contracts, schedules, budgets, and approved standards.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external authorities to achieve safe, timely, and high-quality outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, deliver regular progress reports, and capture lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
  • Specific commissioning responsibilities on Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment.
  • Must have EFW (Energy from Waste/Waste to Energy) experience
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) role  
  • Leeds
  • Immediate Start
  • 2 months minimum
  • £600 - £700 per day (Outside IR35)

Site Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/2/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Site Engineer on a project in London. The Site Engineer role comes with a day rate of £400/450.            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 calculation
  •  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
  • Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors
  • Prepare reports as required
  • Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Engineer role  
  • North London
  • 12 Months
  • £400-450 per day
  • Immediate Start