Lucy Pook

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 a leading sub-contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a QA QC on 2 months minimum contract for its site in West Midlands with an immediate start. The Site based QA QC role comes with a day rate of between £300 - £400.             Key skills  

• Conduct, manage and plan quality inspections.
• Champion quality assurance and inspection processes, producing clear and accurate reports covering quality approval, construction progress, non-conformances, defect resolution, and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with the site construction team, clients site-based quality and construction teams to ensure inspections, approvals, and documentation are fully compliant with project based and statutory requirements.
• Support, monitor and promote compliance with the company’s and project requirements.
• Track Snags/ Damages to show close out applying a golden thread approach.
• Investigate quality non-conformities and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support the continuous development of quality practices and initiatives with regards to performance improvements.
• Essential to have experience in external & internal cladding, roofing and/or façade remediation.
• Must hold an CSCS or CCNSG card
• Must have experience with client interactions and communication on site.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the site-based QA QC role  

• West Midlands
• £300 - £400.00 per day
• 2 months minimum

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Lead Commissioning Boiler Engineer on a contract basis for its West Midlands site from September 2026.   The Lead Commissioning Boiler Engineer role comes with a day rate of £600. Key skills required for the Lead Commissioning Boiler Engineer role  

• Take ownership of boiler commissioning activities, ensuring delivery in line with project requirements, contractual obligations, and HSEQ standards.
• Review, implement, and enforce HSEQ requirements during commissioning, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with RAMS, site standards, and applicable legislation
• Take overall responsibility for commissioning the full boiler package, ensuring all systems are delivered safely, on time, and in line with contractual and technical requirements
• Oversee and coordinate commissioning activities to ensure alignment with project contracts, schedules, budgets, and approved standards
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, OEMs, and external authorities to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution of commissioning activities
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, provide regular progress reports, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
• Must be degree-qualified Mechanical or Process Engineer with proven experience in the commissioning stages of a Power/EFW plant.
• Must have demonstrable experience delivering full boiler package on a large EFW facility.
• Must hold an SCC (Safety Contractors Certificate) or equivalent safety qualification.
• Hands-on experience with LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) and PTW systems in commissioning environments.

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead Commissioning Engineer Boiler role  

• West Midlands
• £600 Per Day
• September 2026 – August 2027

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit an Temporary Works Coordinator on a long-term contract for a water treatment project in North London.             Key skills

• Coordinate and manage all temporary works on site in accordance with BS 5975.
• Maintain the Temporary Works Register and ensure all temporary works are correctly categorised.
• Review and coordinate temporary works designs, calculations, and approvals.
• Liaise with designers, engineers, subcontractors, and site management teams.
• Ensure Temporary Works Permits are issued, monitored, and closed out appropriately.
• Verify that temporary works are constructed, inspected, and dismantled in accordance with approved designs.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits of temporary works activities.
• Ensure risks associated with excavation support, formwork, falsework, access scaffolding, lifting operations, cofferdams, pipework supports, and temporary structures are effectively managed.
• Chair temporary works coordination meetings and communicate requirements to project teams.
• Support compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Assist in planning construction activities to minimise operational impacts within live water treatment environments.
• Must hold a TWC CITB, SMSTS and CSCS Card
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card (highly desirable)
• Thames Water Safety Passport (highly desirable)
• Must have experience working on water treatment, wastewater treatment, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of temporary works design and construction methodologies.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and engineering disciplines in a live construction environment.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of Temporary Works Coordinator role  

• North London
• July 2026
• Long-term contract
• Competitive Day Rate

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the water treatment sector who are looking to recruit a Commercial Associate / Assistant on a 18-month minimum contract for its London site.      The Commercial Associate / Assistant role comes with a competitive day rate.      Key skills required for the Commercial Associate / Assistant   

• Have regard for the contract procedures requiring formal notices, time limits and other parameters.
• Ensure that the Project Team is fully aware of the prevalent constraints, conditions and contractual environment.
• Ensure that proper mechanisms for risk transfer to subcontractors and insurance providers are identified and enforced.
• Always protect the contractual position, enforcing the notification regime of the Contract. This is an NEC IChem E hybrid contract in the water industry including Compensation event management.
• Prepare submissions for Contractual Claims / Compensation events and other contractually allowable relevant events.
• Fully monitor and report exposure to Liquidated Damages.
• Must hold experience in large construction projects, managing complex contract in the UK with NEC IchemE experience.
• Ideal qualifications as either BSc Civil, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveyor

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Commercial Associate      

• London 

• 18 months minimum  

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a DCS Commissioning Operator on an Energy from Waste Project in West Midlands on a 3-month minimum contract.             Key skills

• Operate and monitor plant systems through the Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Support commissioning activities including plant start-up, shutdown, functional testing, and performance testing.
• Assist with fault finding and troubleshooting of process and control system issues during commissioning.
• Carry out plant walkdowns and verify field equipment operation against DCS indications.
• Work closely with the commissioning team to execute commissioning procedures and test documentation.
• Record operational data, test results, and commissioning observations accurately.
• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with site health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Participate in daily commissioning meetings and handovers.
• Must have proven experience operating and commissioning Valmet DNA DCS systems.
• Must have previous experience working on Energy from Waste (EfW) and/or Biomass power generation projects.
• Hold strong understanding of plant commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and testing activities.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
•  Ability to work effectively alongside commissioning engineers, operations teams, and subcontractors.
• Ability to work on a shift pattern on days initially.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the DCS Commissioning Operator role  

• West Midlands
• Immediate Start
• 3 months minimum
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading engineering company in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit an Electrical Site Manager on a 12 Month Contract for its Leeds site. The Electrical Site Manager role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills  

• Promote and support principles of HSE policy.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method statements.
• Understand scope of works and installations methods to ensure works specification is achieved
• Be an effective leader throughout the working day
• Must hold relevant Electrical experience and Qualifications
• Must hold either an SSSTS/SMSTS and a CSCS Card
• Ideally hold experience in the Energy from Waste sector

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Site Manager role  

• Leeds
• 12 Months
• Competitive Rate

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit multiple Insulator Cladders on a 5-month minimum contract with August 2025 starts on an Energy from Waste project in Kent.        Key skills required for the Insulator Cladders  

• Install thermal and acoustic insulation on pipework, ducting, and vessels to specification
• Measure, cut, and apply insulation materials
• Fabricate and fit sheet metal cladding
• Use abrasive wheels and power tools safely to cut and shape cladding materials
• Work at height using appropriate access equipment in accordance with safety standards
•  Adhere strictly to health & safety protocols, including proper use of PPE
• Collaborate with site teams to meet deadlines and maintain project efficiency
• Ensure all work complies with industry standards and site specifications
• Must hold a valid CSCS Card, Abrasive Wheels and Working at Heights certs.

  Location and timeframe of the Insulator Cladders      

• Kent
• 5 months minimum
• August 2025
• Competitive rates

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