Lucy Pook

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 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 are looking to recruit a Lead QA /QC Engineer on a 3-month contract basis on an outage in West Yorkshire starting in February 2026.   The Lead QA/QC Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of £40-45. Key skills required for the Lead QA/QC Engineer role  

• Pre-Outage activities will be to Perform vendor and workshop surveillance inspections for pressure part fabrication prior to outage mobilisations.

• Review fabrication documentation including ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, and material certification packs.
• Verify material traceability (heat numbers, MTRs, PMI requirements) for pressure boundary components.
• Inspect fit-up, welding, dimensional compliance, and fabrication workmanship for boiler and piping components.
• Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and ensure results meet acceptance criteria.
• Monitor fabrication hold/witness points in line with inspection and test plans (ITPs).
• Support FATs, punch list closeout, and release notes prior to shipment.
• On the outage you will be required to lead and coordinate the site QA/QC Engineers across multiple fronts.
• Inspect installation and repair works on boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, and pipework systems.
• Witness pressure testing activities, including hydrostatic tests and associated reinstatement checks.
• Review and approve inspection documentation for handover, including NDE reports, weld logs, and pressure test packs.
• Raise NCRs, manage quality issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
• Support final documentation turnover and completion dossiers for outage deliverables.
• Must be an experienced QA/QC engineer on pre and post outages or shutdowns on large industrial plants, preferably Waste to Energy and/or Power plants.
• Must have experience on vendor/manufacturing inspections and site outage inspection activities.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead QA/QC Engineer role  

• West Yorkshire
• £40/45 per hour
• Feb 2026
• 3 Months

Astute’s Power team is partnering with Cladding company to recruit a Cladding Estimator on a long-term contract basis for its office in Stockton-on-Tess office, 5 days a week. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in estimating, ideally within cladding, façades, or similar construction packages. This is a great opportunity for a recently qualified estimator looking to further develop their career within a specialist cladding company.            Key skills  

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for cladding and façade projects
• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents to assess project scope and requirements
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
• Work closely with project managers and design teams to ensure cost-effective solutions
• Support tender submissions and prepare detailed pricing breakdowns
• Maintain and update estimating databases and records

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Cladding Estimator role  

• Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees
• Immediate Start
• Long-term contract
• £275 per day

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor on a 18-month contract for its site in West Midlands.             Key skills  

• Manage contract administration and procurement processes for M&E works.
• Perform regular cost monitoring and reporting throughout project lifecycle.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to ensure best value for the organization.
• Assist in the preparation of final accounts and settlement of contractual claims.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in M&E quantity surveying.
• Utilize building information modelling (BIM) and 3D models to enhance accuracy and efficiency in quantity take-off.
• Experience within the EfW sector or similar industry highly beneficial.
• Must have worked extensively on M&E packages.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the M&E Quantity Surveyor role  

• West Midlands
• Outside IR35
• Competitive Day Rate
• Feb/March 2026
• 18-month minimum contract

Astute’s Power team looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Technician on an OCGT Power Station on a 3/6-month contract basis for its plant in Birmingham from November 2025. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician role comes with a day rate of between £300-350 per day (Inside IR35).             Key skills  

• Responsible for the planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance on mechanical assets such as pumps, gearboxes, valves, gas turbines etc
• Work in line with maintenance techniques and practises
• Assisting in plant developments
• Involved in continuous improvement activities, plant inspections and fault investigation work.
• Liaise with the operations team to ensure plant availability.
• Ideally C&G/NVQ Level 3 minimum in Engineering or Apprentice qualified – Mechanically biased
• Prior experience within heavy process engineering environments such as Power Stations (EfW, Biomass, OCGT/CCGT, CHP)
• Must be familiar with pumps, valves, piping and rotating equipment.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician role  

• Birmingham
• November 2025
• 3-6 Months minimum
• £300-350 per day (Inside IR35)

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor who are looking to recruit a Design & Pre-Construction Electrical Engineer on a 12-month contract for its Wastewater Treatment project in Northeast of London.        Key skills required for the Design & Pre-Construction Electrical Engineer  

• Review electrical designs for compliance with standards and specifications.
• Prepare scopes of work, work plans, and phasing strategies for electrical packages.
• Manage material submittals and review supplier offers, preparing Technical Bid Evaluations.
• Assist with BOQs, cost estimates, procurement schedules, and budget verification.
• Develop Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and RAMS.
• Contribute to construction and commissioning strategy planning.
• Supervise electrical works on site, ensuring compliance with standards and safety requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and inspections.
• Witness and supervise testing and pre-commissioning activities.
• Validate as-built drawings and support commissioning activities with clients and subcontractors.
• Must have strong understanding of Thames Water standards and site safety requirements.
• Experience with major water utility projects and commissioning activities will be highly desirable.
• Beneficial to hold an in-date CSCS, Thames Water Safety Passport & EUSR/National Water Hygiene Card.  

Location and timeframe of the Electrical Engineer   

• Northeast of London
• £425.00+ per day
• Immediate Start
• 12-month contract

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) on a 12-month contract for its Essex site. The Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) role comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills

• Lead and ensure HSEQ compliance during commissioning, actively promoting safety and risk mitigation across teams
• Review and implement HSEQ requirements in commissioning, ensuring safe practices are followed according to RAMS and site standards
• Oversee commissioning activities, ensuring they align with project contracts, timelines, budgets, and approved standards
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external authorities to ensure timely, quality, and safe completion of tasks

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Lead Engineer role  

• Essex
• 12 Months
• £550.00 Per Day
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector who are looking to recruit a Commissioning BOP (Balance of Plant) Supervisor on a 12-month contract basis.        Key skills required for the Commissioning BOP Supervisor   

• Mechanical engineer with at least 5 years of experience in the commissioning of thermal power plants, EFW or similar. Having been responsible for the commissioning of the BOP in this type of plant.
• Leadership, teamwork skills and the ability to solve problems independently are characteristics that the candidate must possess.
• Must have Knowledge of logic diagrams and TFAs management skills will be valued
• Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the candidate will be responsible for commissioning the BOP in collaboration with other disciplines, such as electrical, I&C, operations, etc and with the TFAs of the boiler supplier.
• Coordinating with the site LOTO responsible Senior Authorised Person for planning and implementation of all permits related activities  

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Commissioning BOP (Balance of Plant) Supervisor   

• West Midlands
• Outside IR35
• Sept/October 2025
• 12 Months minimum