Lucy Pook

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a cable solutions provider to recruit a Project Manager for its site in Dunbar on a permanent basis.              Key skills  

• Manage and oversee the execution to completion of the project.
• Awareness to specific site characteristics (topography, landscape, environmental and ecological constraints, current infrastructure, sustainability, health and safety)
• Work closely with the design and wider team to manage and develop any necessary Scope of Works, Division of Responsibilities, Employer and or Client Requirements and Technical Specifications for Onshore Cable works.
• Interface extensively with the client’s offshore cable team to manage the interface of the cable landfall.
• Actively manage to appointment any required subcontract requirements, specifically HHD/Civils.
• Source, review, appoint any such required consultants and/or internal colleagues to develop and carry out pre-condition surveys.
• Interface, liaison and coordination with any parties responsible for coinciding works.
• Organise and chair project update meetings with any relevant stakeholder/parties.
• Must have proven experience in a similar position within Power/Energy/Renewables construction projects with ideally a HV (High Voltage) background.
• Hold an understanding / background in construction civil engineering.
• Must have strong communication skills with an ability to engage with clients
• Must be flexible to travel to other sites for project meetings from time to time.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Project Manager role  

• Dunbar
• November start
• Competitive Salary
• 25+ days holiday
• Attractive benefits package

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a sub-contractor who are looking to recruit a Lifting Supervisor / Coordinator on a 4-month minimum contract for a large construction project in Deeside.        Key skills required for the Lifting Supervisor / Lifting Coordinator     

• Oversee lifting operations using cranes and mechanical equipment. 
• Ensure compliance with UK safety regulations (LOLER, PUWER). 
• Lead lifting teams (crane operators, riggers, slingers). 
• Conduct equipment inspections and maintain safety records. 
• Coordinate with site management to meet project schedules.
• Must hold an CPCS Card – A62

  Location and timeframe of the Lifting Supervisor / Coordinator     

• Deeside
• Immediate Start
• 4 months minimum
• Competitive Day Rate

Senior Quantity Surveyor   Permanent Northeast London £65,000-£70,000 + Benefits 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 Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Northeast London site. The Senior Quantity Surveyor role comes with a flexible salary from £65,000 - £70,000 + plus pension, life assurance, private health care and a great holiday package. If you’re a Senior Quantity Surveyor and are looking to work for an organisation that are successful in the Energy from Waste sector and have great opportunities to progress within your position, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties:

• Reporting to the Subcontracts & Commercial Managers you will:
• Be aware of the subcontract’s status and scope and report to Project Team.
• Develop and maintain Correspondence Log with the Subcontractors and inform of any changes on Cost of Time from/to sub-contractors that may become a Client Change Order.
• Suggest corrective actions from/to sub-contractors that would be effective on time and cost.
• Ensure all BOQ are updated in line with the last IFC drawings received.
• Inform both Project Team and Subcontractors about FEWO (Field Extra Work) procedure.
• Inform to Subcontractors about approval or contractual reasons for rejection and/or modification of any submitted FEWO.
• Develop and maintain the FEWO Log for Subcontractors under your control.
• Evaluate and study under contractual basis, all the Compensation Event (CE) submitted by the Subcontractors; this activity will be coordinated with the Construction team.
• Inform to the Subcontractor, about the approval or the contractual reasons for the rejection and/or modification of any CE submitted.
• Develop and maintain the CE Log for the subcontracts under his/her control.
• Inform to the Project team about the Bach-charges (BC) procedure.
• Prepare the BC Notices to the Subcontractors and ensure the contra-charges are applied.
• Inform to the Project team and Subcontractors about the Contradictory Price (CP) procedure.
• Evaluate and study under the contractual basis, all CP submitted by the Subcontractor.
• Develop and maintain the CP Log for the subcontracts under your control.
• Inform to the Subcontractor, about the approval or the contractual reasons for the rejection and/or modification of any PA submitted.
• Issue of the Payment Certificates (PC) to the Subcontractors.

Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent (BSc Quantity Surveying preferred)
• Main Contractor experience desired
• Knowledge of building and construction.
• To be based at Site (London, UK)
• Project experience within Energy from Waste, OCGT, CCGT, Power Stations. 

Salary and benefits of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role:

• £65,000-£70,000 +
• Pension
• Life Assurance & Health Care package
• Generous holiday allowance

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. INDPOWER  

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit an Outage QA /QC Engineer in Leeds on a contract basis. Key skills required for the Outage QA/QC Engineer role  

• Perform inspections of boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, drums, and associated pipework.
• Carry out manufacturing surveillance at vendor workshops, including monitoring fabrication activities against ITPs and project requirements.
• Verify welding activities including fit-up, welding parameters, weld mapping, and compliance with approved WPS/PQRs.
• Confirm welder qualifications and ensure consumables and welding processes meet specification requirements.
•  Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and confirm acceptance to relevant standards.
• Verify material traceability including heat numbers, MTRs, and PMI requirements where applicable.
• Witness pressure testing/hydrostatic testing and ensure test preparation and documentation is completed correctly.
• Record inspection results, produce reports, and support compilation of QA/QC documentation and turnover packs.
• Raise quality concerns and NCRs, supporting corrective action implementation and close-out.
• Liaise with contractors, site supervision, and client representatives to ensure quality expectations are met.
• Must hold QA/QC inspection experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Must hold Confined Space, Face Fit Testing Certificate, CSCS Card (or equivalent) and CSWIP Welding Inspector Qualification
• Must be prepared to work long hours

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

• Leeds
• £30.00 per hour
• 2+ Months contract
• April 2026

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 are looking to recruit a Site based Commercial Manager on an 18-month contract for a construction project, working full time on site, in North London. The Site Commercial Manager comes with a day rate of £550.00 (Outside IR35).             Key skills  

• Take advantage of commercial opportunities and minimise commercial risks for the site
• Oversee site commercial activities and oversee commercial site issues
• Responsible for claim management for selected subcontract packages, establishing necessary documentation, assessing risks as well as incoming and outgoing claim potentials 
• Document site related commercial aspects of changes/deviations/claims in PIRS
• Participate in regular site meetings relating to subcontract packages, verifying respective minutes of meetings
• Support the Project Director and Contract Manager in client related commercial issues, alerting them in relation to subcontractor issues that may have an impact on the contract with the client
• Perform role in accordance with HSEQ requirements
• Must have a minimum of 10 years QS (Quantity Surveyor) experience
• Must have experience in Cost Plus Contract (IChemE Green Book) with a heavy mechanical assembly background
• Ideally have Energy from Waste or similar heavy industrial project experience

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Commercial Manager role  

• North London
• £550.00 per day
• Outside IR35
• 18-month minimum contract

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Civil Quantity Surveyor on an Energy from Waste Project in Essex on a 12 month minimum contract.             Key skills

• Oversee commercial aspects of remaining project packages including structural steelwork, cladding, and administration building fit-out works
• Provide commercial support across minor civil works and associated infrastructure elements
• Administer and manage preliminaries packages, including scaffolding, design services, and other site-wide costs
• Assist in the close-out of the main civil works account, ensuring all final accounts are accurately prepared, agreed, and settled
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors
• Monitor and control project costs, identifying risks, variations, and opportunities to maintain budget compliance
• Manage subcontractor procurement, including tendering, analysis, and appointment
• Review and assess variations, change orders, and compensation events
• Ensure timely and accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Liaise closely with site teams, project managers, and commercial leads to ensure alignment on project delivery
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation in line with company procedures
• Support the commercial team with contract administration and compliance
• Attend site regularly (primarily full-time on-site role initially) to monitor progress and provide hands-on commercial support
• Must be experienced within civil packages including concrete, earthworks, groundworks and pilling including building services such as structural steel, cladding and building fit out.
• Degree qualified (advantageous)
• Must have experience in if not Energy from Waste, similar heavy industrial setting.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Quantity Surveyor role  

• Essex
• Immediate Start
• 12 Months min
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team is partnering with an Electrical Sub-contractor who are looking to recruit Industrial Electrical Installers on a project in Pembroke for a minimum of 2 months with hourly rates Monday – Friday at £28.00 per hour. Weekends available at an uplifted rate and also accommodation costs covered.        Key skills required for the Industrial Electrical Installers:    

• Interpret and work from detailed installation drawings and specifications.
• Install cable containment systems such as ladder racking, traywork, conduit, and trunking in accordance with BS 7671 and project-specific requirements.
• Ensure mechanical supports are correctly spaced, aligned, and secure to maintain system integrity.
• Pull, route, and install low voltage, control, and instrumentation cables through containment systems.
• Carry out glanding and termination of SWA, AWA, and multi-core cables with precision using correct tools and materials.
• Ensure compliance with cable sizing, voltage drop, and segregation requirements.
• Conduct electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, loop impedance using calibrated instruments.
• Complete test result documentation in line with BS 7671, GN3, and NICEIC/ECA requirements.
• Support the commissioning team in the energization and functional verification of electrical systems.
• Assist in load testing, motor rotation checks, and control circuit verification.
• Confirm system performance aligns with design intent and client requirements.
• Work to current IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and follow Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• Apply safe isolation procedures, lock-off/tag-out methods, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Adhere to RAMS, COSHH assessments, and all site-specific HSE procedures.
• Use technical knowledge to identify solutions to on-site installation challenges.
• Liaise with engineers, supervisors, and clients to ensure smooth coordination of works.
• Accurately complete electrical installation certificates and minor works certificates.
• Mark up as-built drawings and update cable schedules, ensuring traceability of changes.
• Submit documentation in accordance with site QA/QC processes.
• Must hold a JIB Gold Card
• Must have Industrial experience and be time-served or equivalent.

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Industrial Electrical Installers    

• Pembroke
• Immediate Start
• 2 Months minimum