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Tim Norford

Head of Renewables at Astute People
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Construction Manager - Biogas
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/10/25
  • PAY RATE: $600.0 /DAY

  Astute’s Team is exclusively partnered with a business in the anaerobic digestion sector who are looking for a contractor to assist on an upgrade project on a biogas site. The contract Construction Manager / Site Manager will oversee the implementation of a new CO2 project and upgrade. Please reach out if you’re experienced in completing similar projects in the anaerobic digestion sector and have been a Construction Manager of an anaerobic digestion CAPEX, OPEX or new build project before.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Construction Manager role Reporting to key stakeholders you will:  
  • Ensure the timely and proper completion of a CO2 upgrade on an AD plant
  • Manage external contractors to complete their works as per plan, contractual obligation and to quality standards
  • Oversee HSE of external contractors, reporting on any issues
  • Control key elements of the project
  • Provide oversight and strategic direction of the implementation of the new technology on site
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Experience managing anaerobic digestion capital projects (or in a very similar environment if not AD)
  • Demonstrable experience in successful construction / project completion
Personal skills   The Construction Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Organised, meticulous and methodical
  • Someone who is detail-oriented
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Construction Manager role  
  • Day rate to Ltd company contractor TBC with Astute, please discuss with us
  • Start date early May 2025
  • End date mid-late September 2025
  • Must be on site in Norfolk

 

Maintenance Technician - Auburn, NY
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Full qualification booked for 14th April.  

Wind Turbine Technician - Thurso
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Thurso

£34,000 + overtime and allowances

 

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global OEM Renewables Business who are looking for a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician to join their business. The main purpose of the role would be to work in a team who will service and maintain their onshore wind turbines.

To be considered for this role you must have Level 3 Electrical qualifications and be from the wind industry, or you’ll be from another sector performing electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, as a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
  • The installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
  • Fault diagnosis and rectification
  • Generating detailed reports on the work completed
  • Covering multiple sites in your region when required, perhaps staying overnight and having periods away from home
  • Working at heights
  • Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an Electrical Technician with the following:

  • A level 3 electrical qualification is essential
  • 18th edition hugely desirable
  • Commercial or industrial experience and the desire to work in renewable energy
  • A full UK driving licence is essential
  • Excellent health and safety awareness and the ability to work at heights (full training to be provided)
  • A cracking work ethic and the flexibility to stay away when required

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • A salary of £34,000 which will increase with training, plus allowances and overtime
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Insurance 4 x salary
  • Employee wellness programme for you and your family
  • Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
  • Excellent training and career development with courses provided
  • 8 days on, 6 days off rota

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910068 and ask to speak to Jack Atkinson who can tell you more. INDREN