Lucy Pook

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

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Microsoft Project Planner in Cheshire on a contract basis. Key skills required for the Microsoft Project Planner role  

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project
• Build and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) aligned with outage scope
• Integrate contractor schedules into the master outage plan
• Liaise daily with engineering, maintenance, operations, and site management teams
• Track progress against baseline schedules and identify critical path impacts
• Produce daily and weekly progress reports for stakeholders
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and propose mitigation strategies
• Coordinate shutdown activities to ensure sequencing and resource optimisation
• Monitor labour, plant, and material resource allocations
• Support planning meetings, toolbox talks, and coordination briefings
• Ensure all planning activities align with site safety and compliance requirements
• Assist with change management and scope variations
• Capture lessons learned and contributed to post-outage reviews

• Must have proven experience as a Planner on outage or shutdown projects
• Background in heavy industrial sectors
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project
• CSCS Card (or equivalent recognised Safety Passport)
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance standards in industrial environments

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Microsoft Project Planner role  

• Cheshire
• £35.00 per hour
• 3+ Months contract
• March 2026

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

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

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the water treatment sector who are looking to recruit a 2D/3D BIM Modeller on a 12-month minimum contract for its London site.      The BIM Modeller role comes with a competitive day rate.      Key skills required for the BIM Modeller   

• Create models aligned with the BIM Execution Plan and information requirements.
• Enters data into the elements of the model, complying with the requirements established for this purpose by the Information Manager.
• Participates in coordination meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of BIM processes (3D, 4D…).
• Demonstrates knowledge in the use of authoring BIM software.
• Familiar with the Common Data Environment (CDE) organization.
• Issues BIM design models in form and time.
• Generate the resources needed for modelling, such as families, schedules with the supervision and under the guidelines of the BIM Manager.
• Coordinates its modelling with other disciplines for the detection and correction of interferences with the support of the BIM Manager and the head of the technical office.
• Must hold Revit / (ACC 360) experience
• Navisworks and/or AutoCAD / Civil 3D / Plant 3D experience

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the BIM Modeller      

• London 

• 12 months minimum  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Completions Engineer on a 12 month minimum contract for its West Midlands site. The Completions Engineer role comes with a day rate of £500.00.             Key skills  

• Oversee final stages of the project reporting into Site Manager on site.
• Ensure all systems and components are installed and tested to correct standards.
• Site walks with client and subcontractors to create snagging lists.
• Oversee sub-contractors to ensure issues are resolved and working on time.
• Maintain records of all activities and identify and resolve issues during completion phase.
• Ensure all activities adhere to H&S regulations.
• Must ideally hold EfW experience, working with or hold an understanding of working for a Principal Contractor.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Completions Engineer role  

• West Midlands
• £500.00 Per Day
• Outside IR35
• 12 Months Minimum

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading insulation subcontractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit Thermal Insulation Labourers on a 10-month contract for its Kent site. The Thermal Insulation Labourer role comes with an hourly rate of £16.95.             Key skills  

• Work closely with Thermal Insulation Engineer on day -to – day basis
• Helping and support engineers on site with materials and general insulation works
• Adhere to all general H&S on site
• Must hold either CSCS / CCNSG
• Site experience in either Oil & Gas, Energy, Nuclear, Waste Management or similar

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Thermal Insulation Labourer role  

• Kent
• £16.95 per hour (Monday – Friday)
• £21.95 per hour (Saturdays)
• 10 Months minimum

Industrial Relations Advisor / Officer Northeast of London £400-£450 Per Day 24 Months Contract Outside IR35 Immediate Start  Our client is currently looking for an Industrial Relations Advisor/Officer to join their team based in Northeast of London to work on an Energy from Waste project. Responsibilities and duties:

• Own and understand the details of the NAECI agreement for appropriate application, communication to all key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with trade unions & ensure that the Company's treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives.
• Work closely with the HR Manager and Collaboration Working Partner to involve and work with Subcontractors.
• Investigate and resolve complex or critical industrial relations issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Support the Procurement team to ensure alignment of Subcontractors to the IR strategy whilst reviewing competency and right to work.
• Organise and manage Council meetings whilst maintaining close relations with the ECIA and NJC
• Manage and co-ordinate SPA throughout the Project Lifecycle

 Personal skills:

• General Construction background
• Experience in working on a NACEI (The National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) project.
• Previous role as either a Site Supervisor, Site Manager or Site Steward
• SSSTS/SMSTS  

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.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a Commissioning Control Room Operator for a 3-month minimum contract for projects in the UK.             Key skills  

• Operate and control boilers, turbines, generators, and associated plant systems via DCS and local control panels
• Support commissioning and start-up activities, ensuring systems are brought online safely and efficiently
• Monitor plant performance, alarms, and process parameters, taking corrective action where required
• Assist with mechanical commissioning tasks (e.g. pump works, filter changes, greasing, system checks)
• Report operational issues, deviations, and risks to the Commissioning Manager and wider team
• Candidates must have proven experience as a Control Room Operator (CRO) within Energy from Waste, Biomass or Thermal Power Plants
• Must understand boiler operations, steam systems and power generation processes
• Must have experience in supporting commissioning, start-up or outage activities
• Must be confident operation plant via DCS systems
• Must hold a valid safety certificate i.e. CCNSG/CSCS/SCC or equivalent

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Control Room Operator role  

• London / Leeds
• 6 days/ 6 nights/ 12 off shift rotation
• £500.00 - £550.00 per day
• May 2026
• 3 months minimum (subject to project completion)