Lucy Pook

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Electrical Subcontractor on an Energy from Waste project to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer on a 10 month contract for its West Midlands site.    The Electrical Engineer role comes with a day rate of £450 per day.      Key skills 

•  Identify and address technical challenges devising innovative solutions.
• Maintain accurate electrical system activity records, generated technical reports, and documented changes for transparency.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in electrical engineering, applying new knowledge to enhance project outcomes.
• Provide technical expertise during construction meetings and discussions, addressing electrical related queries and making informed recommendations.
• Cabling and assembly works
• Hold the ability to adjust and thrive in the dynamic environment of a construction site.
•  Communicate with the Principal Contractor on site.
• Must have an Electrical Engineering background in a Energy from Waste / Oil & Gas / Industrial environment.  

      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior Electrical Engineer role    

• West Midlands
• £450 per day
• 10 Month Contract 
• Outside IR35

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading sub-contractor in the Energy from Waste sector. They are looking to recruit 6 x Sheet Metal Workers on a 3-month minimum contract for its site in Essex.      The Sheet Metal Worker role comes with a competitive hourly rate.       Key skills required for the Sheet Metal Worker role   

• Required to carry out boiler cladding works
• Must be able to work with trapezoidal and flat sheet metal
• Able to perform various finishing tasks such as corners and hatches
• Must have a solid understanding of sheet metal work
• Must hold a valid VCA or CSCS Card, Working at Heights, Abrasive Wheels & Manual Handling Certificate
• Must also hold all PPE & relevant Tools such as Drill, Marking Measure Talmeter, Riveting & Universal Pliers, Special Wool Scissors, Wool Cutting Knife, AWL, Tape Measure, Offset cutting snips, Divider, Locking Grip Pliers, Square, Straps with buckle, Wire Tie Tool and Pincers.

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Sheet Metal Worker role      

• Essex

• 3 months minimum  

Lead Commissioning Engineer Day rate - £450.00 to £525.00  Location - Scotland Start date - January 2024 Duration - 12 Months  

The Role

Our Client is a leading EPC in the renewable energy field and Power Generation sector, who are consistently bidding and gaining new projects in the Energy from Waste sector in the UK. Currently they have a requirement for a Lead Commissioning Engineers to lead a team of Engineers and Technicians throughout the commissioning of the project. We are looking for candidates with building services experience. 

As Lead Commissioning Engineer, you will bring demonstrable commissioning experience and practical skills to the commissioning team. Working closely with the Commissioning team, you will be responsible for planning, executing and documenting of commissioning and handover activities on the project and programme of works in a safe manner, fully in accordance with company processes, systems, procedures and specifications. 

Responsibilities include:

• Working in collaboration with the construction team, ensuring that commissioning activities are planned safely and to required quality standards and specifications
• Providing appropriate support throughout the commissioning phase of the project
• Updating of commissioning documentation including site reports and assisting with O&M manuals
• Carrying out and recording of all commissioning tests
• Liaising with onsite subcontractors where necessary
• Reporting to the Project Director and Commissioning Manager and updating relevant personnel on site progress 
• Adhered to health and safety regulations and reporting any incidents appropriately.

Requirements:

• Commissioning experience gained within Energy from Waste, Biomass, and Gasification projects. 
• Proven track record in a similar role and ability to communicate well at all levels
• Building Services experience
• Ability to work well independently and as well as part of a team

If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Lucy on 02393 910 473 or contact me at [email protected] INDPOW

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Shift Team Leader on a 6 month contract for its Leeds site. The Commissioning Shift Team Leader role comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills  

• Ensure that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management, HSE and commissioning team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Prepare and issue permits to Work and system isolations for works within the shift
• Ensure that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time requirements
• Independently operate, monitor, and maintain systems according to the scope of responsibility, in the control room and on site
• Update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes
• Overseeing the work performed by shift personnel and suppliers during operation
• Liaise and coordinate with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Lead Engineers
• Records all operational events in the shift logbook
• Participate in regular control tours throughout the plant
• Deliver Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Keep the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all site-related activities
• Must have EfW experience

  Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Shift Team Leader role  

• Leeds
• 6 Months minimum
• £550.00 per Day
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a successful and leading M&E Sub-contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a HSE Advisor on a project in Northwich.             Key skills  

• Dealing with H&S requirements and compliance on site.
• Challenge and give solutions.
• Implement the expected standards and advising contractors.
• Controlling site H&S systems and have regular discussions on site about H&S performance with Site Managers and Contract Managers.
• Must hold NEBOSH, CSCS Card and First Aid.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE role  

• Northwich
• 12 Months minimum
• Outside IR35

Astutes Power Team are currently recruiting an HSE Manager to join an Industrial Wastewater Treatment (WWTW) plant in London. The HSE Manager role offers the opportunity to lead all health, safety, and environmental activities on-site, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices on a major industrial project with a leading Principal Contractor.   The HSE Manager role is paying between £550-600 per day.      Key skills required for the HSE Manager role 

• Lead the management of all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) related activities across the project as part of the management team, and in accordance with CDM2015 and the DEL integrated management system.
• Develop, implement, and update as necessary, the Construction Phase Plan, Construction Environmental Management Plan, and associated HSE documents throughout the life of the project.
• Advise Project Director of all incidents reportable under the companies recordable incident guidelines and R.I.D.D.O.R. in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that the project is aware of and complies with all legislation in relation to the use of its plant and equipment, as well as workplace activities, and that the project meets its statutory and industry obligations in respect to industrial and safety matters at all times.
• Must hold previous water industry experience and worked as a primary / principal contractor.
• Must hold BSc/NEBOSH Diploma

Location, day rate and timeframe of the HSE Manager role      

• London 
• 12-18 Months minimum

• £600 per day

• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Shift Team Leader on a 6 month contract for its Scotland site. The Commissioning Shift Team Leader role comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills  

• Ensure that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management, HSE and commissioning team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Prepare and issue permits to Work and system isolations for works within the shift
• Ensure that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time requirements
• Independently operate, monitor, and maintain systems according to the scope of responsibility, in the control room and on site
• Update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes
• Overseeing the work performed by shift personnel and suppliers during operation
• Liaise and coordinate with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Lead Engineers
• Records all operational events in the shift logbook
• Participate in regular control tours throughout the plant
• Deliver Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Keep the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all site-related activities

  Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Shift Team Leader role  

• Scotland
• 6 Months minimum
• £550.00 per Day
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team looking to recruit a SISV Site Supervisor in the Energy from Waste sector on a 3-month contract for a site in the Kent. The SISV Supervisor comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills  

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ.
• Ensure that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS.
• Supports proactively the project team to achieve objectives
• Engage with erection and sub-contractors’ contractors and relevant client representatives.
• Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Prepare and follows-up deviations and claims
• Plan and implementation of the installation testing procedures
• Keep the Site Manager informed of all sites related activities
• Specific knowledge required for the role would be pressure parts, machinery and Electrical Installation (for Site Electrical Eningeer)
• Must be an experience Supervisor in construction on an Energy from Waste project either with an EPC or sub-contractor.
• Must hold an in-date SSSTS.
• Experience with ALP software will also be highly beneficial.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the SISV Site Supervisor role  

• Kent
• £550.00 Per Day
• 3 months
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team looking to recruit a Cladding Site Supervisor in the Energy from Waste sector a 12–18-month contract for a site in the West Midlands. The Cladding Site Supervisor role comes with a day rate of £450.00.             Key skills  

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ).
• Ensures risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS.
• Manage and implement processes and tools within area of responsibility
• Ensure that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time, budget and HSEQ requirements.
• Manage reporting site supervision and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of relevant scope, in the required quality and in a safe working ambient
• Take full ownership of Civil operations in the delegated Area / Section
• Keep records of all construction activities
• Ensure proper look ahead regarding design and other relevant drivers and interface with Contract Manager Civil on commercial issues to ensure proper transparency on site execution matters
• Elaborate and if necessary, revises the Civil Specialized Structure Schedules
• Hold execution meetings (Kick-off, weekly, monthly internal and external)
• Must ideally have a University degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Must have previous experience as Supervisor with either an EPC / Subcontractor Civil company in the Energy from Waste Sector
• Must have an SMSTS and CSCS/CCNSG or SCC  

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Cladding Site Supervisor role  

• West Midlands
• £450.00 Per Day
• 12-18 months minimum
• Outside IR35