Melanie Noble

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy and environmental consultancy with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit for a Senior Grid Engineer for its Edinburgh, Glasgow, London or Bristol offices. The Senior Grid Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £80,000 depending on experience plus benefits with flexible hybrid working available. If you’re experienced as a Grid Engineer looking for an opportunity to develop into a senior role and want to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As Senior Grid Engineer you will:  

• Understand the UK grid application process for generator connections, including documentation, timescales, and fees.
• Assess transmission securities and liabilities relevant to generator projects to mitigate risks.
• Review offers from National Grid, providing detailed briefs to clients on key attributes.
• Support clients in navigating grid application processes for UK and overseas connections.
• Share knowledge with the team, mentoring graduates/consultants to enhance expertise.
• Stay updated on energy regulatory changes and their implications for clients.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with industry stakeholders for new opportunities.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives by sharing insights and expertise.
• Provide practical understanding of transmission and distribution grid applications.
• Manage and analyse energy regulatory frameworks to support client needs.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree qualified in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or possess equivalent professional experience.
• Experience or willingness to learn client management and develop longstanding relationships.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks for renewable projects' grid connection, including transmission and distribution, with knowledge of use of system charging and Ofgem dealings

    Personal skills The Senior Grid Engineer role would suit someone who:  

• Possess experience in, or be willing to learn, financial project management, ensuring projects meet strict timelines and budgets.
• Exhibit commercial awareness of the energy industry, including market trends and key players

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Grid Engineer role  

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
• 25 days Holiday plus public holidays
• Pension 5% matched contribution
• One Professional Membership

 

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a utility scale solar O&M company to recruit a Junior Field Service Engineer for its sites in Bristol and the surrounding areas. This role comes with a salary of £32,000 - £36,000 DOE, company van and provides an excellent opportunity to move into the utility scale solar world. If you’re a qualified electrician and are looking to get into the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations you will:

• Assisting with planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements. Learning around reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and standard operating procedures
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys requests as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High Voltage and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical installation/maintenance work in either an industrial, commercial or even domestic capacity
• Full UK licence

Personal skills The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Keen to get into renewables A real passion for renewable technologies such as solar PV, battery storage etc
• Happy to travel around to sites in a field-based role

Salary and benefits of the Junior Field Service Engineer role

• Salary of between £32,000 to £36,000 Depending on experience
• Company vehicle
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Great opportunity to get into renewable energy

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Astute’s Renewables are proud to be working with one of Europe’s leading solar O&M specialists, supporting their continued UK growth. We are looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to join their team, covering the North Bristol area, with occasional travel as required. This Field Service Engineer role offers a salary of up to £40,000, along with a company vehicle and fuel card, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, expert-led environment focused on delivering high-quality service to large-scale solar assets. If you’re a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to join a business that values professionalism, reliability, and continuous improvement — apply today with your CV Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role  

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle and Fuel Card
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & company sick pay
• Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days
• Supportive culture with social events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading renewable energy company, a market leader in solar operations, to recruit a Field Service Engineer covering the Cambridgeshire area with occasional travel for business needs. The role involves onsite service and maintenance of large-scale solar assets. This strategically important Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40k plus a vehicle. If you’re a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people first, upload your CV to apply today! Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

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

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal Skills: The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays 
• Great company culture and regular social events 
• Bonus programme 
• Pension scheme 

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Astute’s Renewables are proud to be working with one of Europe’s leading solar O&M specialists, supporting their continued UK growth. We are now recruiting for a Regional Field Service Team Lead, a key leadership role focused on effective team coordination, performance management, and driving operational excellence across the field service team. This role offers a salary of up to £45,000, along with a company vehicle and fuel card, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, expert-led environment focused on delivering high-quality service to large-scale solar assets. If you’re currently a Field Service Engineer with large scale solar experience ready to step into a leadership role, apply today with your CV Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Senior Management team, you will:

• Plan and allocate team resources effectively to meet operational goals.
• Review and analyse historic work orders to identify trends and improve performance.
• Monitor team KPIs and deliver regular feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Support quotation preparation and review of technical procedures and equipment.
• Act as the key interface between Project Managers and on-site field teams.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to engineers and technicians.
• Deliver updates on policy or procedural changes clearly and consistently.
• Lead regular team meetings, 1-to-1 reviews, and performance appraisals.
• Source and assess local contractors to support peak workloads or special projects.
• Manage van stock and tooling levels to ensure field team efficiency.
• Support with O&M duties as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Fiix or CMMS platforms would be an advantage.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership.
• Passionate about renewables, team development, and service excellence.
• Organised and dependable, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role  

• Starting salary of £40,000 with £5,000 uplift for leadership duties.
• Pay increases in line with additional internal certification gained (paid for training by the company)
• Company vehicle and Fuel Card
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & company sick pay
• Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days
• Supportive culture with social events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Service Technician for its site in Kilbraur, Scotland. The Service Technician role comes with a starting salary of £41,000, plus overtime, bonus and pension scheme and great career progression opportunities. If you’re an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with a Level 3 or Equivalent qualification and you are looking to work for an organisation that offers a great team working environment, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Service Technician you will:  

• Performing maintenance both scheduled and unscheduled according to company manuals and regulations.
• Perform fault finding, troubleshooting and ad hoc repairs with autonomy when necessary.
• Carry out more complex repairs/exchanges of components in collaboration with technical support including the lead technician.
• Conduct all preparations works for maintenance activities.
• Ensure HSE is a high focus by always following the regulations in place.
• Ensure all equipment including vehicles to ensure all in good working and roadworthy order.
• Complete any reporting accurately and on time.
• Complete inventory checks and be responsible for ensuring materials needed are on site.
• Other required service tasks.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC, NVQ, Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical training/education.
• Basic HSE knowledge and ability to develop skill set in this area.
• Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data systems.
• Chester Step would be an advantage.
• Experienced in understanding technical data to fault find and problem solve.
• Knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.
• Must hold valid driving license.

    Personal skills The Service Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Able to work at heights, outside in all conditions.
• A great team player.
• Agile and able to adapt in a fast-paced industry.
• Flexible to work overtime.
• Proactive in their approach to tasks.

    Salary and benefits of the Service Technician role  

• Salary of £41,000
• Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
• Mon-Fri working week, with early finish Fridays!
• Weekends on call (1 in 3)
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme
• 5% company bonus

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading marine, wind and offshore engineering consultancy with a commitment to professional development, innovation and sustainability to recruit a Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer on a 12-month contract working from one of its offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Chester or Nottingham. The Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of up to £60 per hour depending on experience.                   Key skills  

• Engineering degree relevant to Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years engineering experience.
• Willingness to work in various environments (office, client offices, offshore).
• Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Understanding of legislation, codes, and standards.
• Commitment to health, safety, environment, and quality control.
• Proficiency in executing engineering projects, including design and analysis.
• Adherence to processes and procedures directed by management.
• Effective communication for client meetings and reporting.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer role  

• Outside IR35
• Up to £60 PH depending on experience.
• 12-month contract with potential to extend.

 

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy business specialising in utility-scale solar PV to recruit a Solar O&M Technician to support sites across the UK. The Solar O&M Technician role comes with a competitive salary, company vehicle, training and development opportunities, and the chance to work on utility-scale solar assets nationwide. If you're a qualified Electrical Technician with experience in solar PV or a strong electrical background looking to break into the renewables sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Control Centre Team Lead role Reporting to the O&M Manager you will:  

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across utility-scale solar PV sites
• Diagnose and repair faults on solar PV systems, electrical equipment and associated infrastructure
• Respond to reactive maintenance callouts to minimise site downtime
• Complete scheduled inspections and ensure sites remain compliant with health and safety standards
• Produce accurate maintenance reports and record all completed work
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and site reliability
• Assist with the commissioning of new solar PV installations
• Ensure compliance with all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification would be advantageous
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting or commissioning electrical systems
• Previous experience within utility-scale or commercial solar PV would be beneficial

  Personal skills   The Solar O&M Technician Role would suit someone who is:  

• Safety conscious with a strong commitment to high HSE standards
• Practical and hands-on with excellent fault-finding abilities
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently across multiple sites
• A strong communicator who works well within a wider operations team
• Keen to develop their career within the renewable energy industry

  Salary and benefits of the O&M Solar Technician role  

• Competitive salary DOE
• Company vehicle
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work on utility-scale solar projects across the UK
• Join a growing business committed to the UK's renewable energy transition

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