Lucy Pook

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit an Site based Project Scheduler on a 24-month contract for a project in Cheshire from October 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 Site based Project Scheduler role  

• Cheshire
• October 2026
• 24 Months min
• Competitive Day Rate

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

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician for their Biomass site in Chester on a contract basis for an immediate start.            Key skills  

• Act as the Electrical Duty Holder for the site, ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Promote and support plant safety initiatives, including participation in Near Miss and Incident Investigations, and implement resulting recommendations.
• Ensure all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) assets comply with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and test software modules and control systems or equivalent platforms.
• Lead fault-finding and root cause investigations for EC&I systems to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including procedures, method statements, and technical guidance.
• Implement, maintain, and test SCADA systems, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity.
• Own and manage the Safety Instrumented System (SIS), including maintenance, proof testing, and performance verification.
• Support outage and maintenance activities, ensuring timely, safe, and compliant completion of all EC&I work, and maintain accurate reporting within the CMMS.
•  Must have experience in a relevant environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical process)
• Must have worked with rotating machinery and Instrumentation.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the EC&I Technicians  

• Ince, Cheshire
• November 2025
• 3-6 Months minimum
• Competitive hourly rate
• Outside IR35

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Civil Engineering company to recruit a Setting Out Engineer on a 4 week contract for its Scotland site.    The Setting Out Engineer role comes with a day rate of £350.      Key skills    

• Undertake accurate setting out and the management of setting out in line with the project programme of works.
• Interpret drawings and specification to ensure the construction of works is in accordance with site requirements.
• Ensuring quality of the construction process
• Ensuring that all site works are conducted in a safe manner
• Experience with reinforced concrete structures and underground services will be required.

      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Setting Out Engineer role    

• Irvine, Scotland
• £350.00 Per Day
• Inside IR35 
• 4 weeks

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a 6 month contract for its Northeast London site. The Quantity Surveyor role comes with a day rate of £500.             Key skills  

• Commercial management of subcontract packages from tender selection to award, management throughout to the settlement of final account.
• Measurement of Civils, Steel Frames and multiple process disciplines.
• Payment Application / Certificates Management.
• Variations/Field Extra Work Order Management (FEWO).
• Claims Management (both Head and Subcontract).
• Must hold experience in Energy from Waste (EFW) or similar industry
• Must hold BSc Hons or MSc in Quantity Surveying and hold an MRICS membership.  

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quantity Surveyor role  

• Northeast London
• £500.00 Per Day
• Outside IR35
• 6 Months Minimum
• Immediate Start

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Cladding Manager for an immediate start on a 6-month minimum on an Energy from Waste project in Kent.        Key skills required for the Cladding Manager  

• Attend Coordination meetings.
• Conduct daily site briefing and toolbox talks.
• Laise with PM, black hats, sub-contractors, and H&S advisors with regards to progress, materials, and site activities.
• Implement project plans according to project schedule.
• Serve as the main on-site point of contract for client.
• Oversee daily operations on construction site.
• Monitor work to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards.
• Assign tasks and ensure efficient use of labour.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and labour.
• Maintain daily site diaries and logs.
• Address on-site challenges and delays proactively.
• Manage equipment, tools, and materials on-site.
• Laise with Project Manage to make real-time decisions to keep the project on track.
• Enforce adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Must hold relevant Cladding experience as a Supervisor / Site Manager
• Must hold SMSTS / SSSTS

Location and timeframe of the Cladding Manager       

• Kent
• 6 months minimum
• Immediate Start

 

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Nightshift Mechanical Site Supervisor on an Energy from Waste Project in North London on a 6-month minimum contract.             Key skills

• Oversee mechanical installation activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications.
• Provide technical oversight of mechanical equipment installation.
• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety procedures, including conducting toolbox talks, monitoring safe systems of work, and promoting a strong safety culture on site.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors and site operatives, ensuring quality standards, programme milestones, and productivity targets are achieved.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress updates, and communicate effectively with the wider team.
• Candidates who have Energy from Waste experience are preferred
• Candidates must hold in date SSSTS, CCNSG, IOSH, Working at Height and Confined Space.
• Nights shifts will be 11 nights on, 3 nights off.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Nightshift Mechanical Site Supervisor role  

• North London
• August 2026
• 6 months minimum
• 11 on / 3 off
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor to recruit a Scaffold / Temporary Works Coordinator on a long-term contract for its West Midlands site. The Scaffold Temp Work Coordinator role comes with competitive day rate.                   Key skills  

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW). Actively encourages and lead contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSW requirements.
  • Ensures that all relevant HSW requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSW team, HSW hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
  • Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSW requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS.
  • Responsible for the safety and HSW performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised.
  • Ensure works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time and budget requirements.
  • Act as the principal contact in the co-ordination of all scaffolding equipment on site.
  • Chair co-ordination meetings between the various contractors on site to ensure the minimum hindrance to the construction work.
  • Ensure all scaffolding operations are planned, organised, and undertaken by competent persons.
  • Ensure that the scaffolding equipment is positioned and installed so, as to minimise any risks e. g. from the load falling or striking people.
  • Ensure that scaffolding equipment is suitable for the proposed use and is marked with any appropriate information to be taken its safe use into account.
  • Ensure that scaffolding equipment and scaffolding accessories are subject to a periodic thorough examination to confirm they are fit for purpose.
  • Design and pre-plan the scaffold including weight limitations, scaffold type, fall protection, tie-offs, supports, etc.
  • Must hold Mechanical TW (Temporary Works) experience
• Must hold NAECI experience.
• Hold a CISRS card.
• Hold SSSTS or equivalent.
• Hold experience in large construction projects.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Temporary Works Scaffold Coordinator role  

• West Midlands
• 12-18 Months Minimum Contract
• Outside IR35