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Holly Conroy

Recruitment Partner at Astute People
4.87 from 24 reviews

Jobs

Appointed Person and Temporary Works Coordinator

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 11/16/26
  • END DATE: 5/10/27
  • PAY RATE: $440.0 /DAY
Astute’s Contract team is partnering with a leading construction company to recruit an Appointed Person/ Temporary Works Coordinator on a 6 month rolling contract for its Plymouth site.   The Appointed Person/ TWC role provides the opportunity to work on a key national project, gaining valuable experience with a reputable company. This position also comes with a high chance of extension. Key skills required for the Appointed Persons/ Temporary Works Coordinator role  
  • Must have Appointed Persons certificate and experience.
  • Must have Temporary Works Coordinator certificate and experience.
  • Ideally a Service Coordinator ticket, or to willingness to obtain one upon joining the company. 
  • Must be able to use AutoCAD.
  • Experience/ background in Civil Engineering and/ or Heavy Civils projects.
  Location and timeframe of the Appointed Persons/ Temporary Works Coordinator role  
  • Plymouth.
  • Inside IR35.
  • Start Date ASAP 
  • 6 Month rolling contract with likely extension.

Process Delivery Manager

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 11/23/26
  • END DATE: 5/17/27
  • PAY RATE: $600.0 /DAY
Astute’s Contract team is partnering with a reputable Engineering company to recruit a Process Delivery Manager on a 6 Month contract with the view to extend, to support its portfolio of works beginning within the Water sector.   The Process Delivery Manager role will be a hybrid role, based in Peterborough with site visits required. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take a step up from Senior Commissioning Engineer, Design Management or Senior Process Engineering positions or similar. Key skills required for the Process Delivery Manager role  
  • Engineering qualification (Beng, HND, HNC), ideally within Process Engineering or Design but this can be flexible.
  • 5+ years in process commissioning or a design management role.
  • Experience within Water and Waste Water Treatment.
  • CSCS card.
Location, details and timeframe of the Process Delivery Manager role  
  • A hybrid role, with an office base in Peterborough. Site visits will be required.
  • 6 month contract with the view to extend or go permanent.  
  • Mileage expenses for site visits.

Project Manager

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/28/26
  • END DATE: 3/29/27
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the UK’s leading commercial solar solutions providers to recruit a Project manager on a 4 month contract for its sites across the Stoke-on-Trent area.   The Project Manager role comes with a day rate of £450-£500 per day. Key skills required for the Project Manager role  
  • Must have Project Management experience, managing commercial solar projects.
  • Ideally looking for candidates from an electrical background with technical expertise.
  • Must already be living in the UK and have right to work in the UK.
  • SMSTS.
  • CSCS.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Project Manager role  
  • Stoke-on-Trent, managing multiple sites in this area.
  • Initial 4 month contract, but likely to get extended to 6 months, also with opportunities for future work.
  • £450-£500 per day.

Junior Site Engineer

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/26/26
  • END DATE: 4/26/27
  • PAY RATE: $350.0 /DAY
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading UK Civil Engineering company to recruit a Junior Site Engineer on a 6 Month contract, or on a permanent basis for its Plymouth site.   The Site Engineer role provides the opportunity to gain experience on one of the UK’s most famous naval sites, developing your expertise in large scale civils work in a highly regulated site environment. Please get in touch to find out more about the rates and benefits provided with this position. Key skills required for the Site Engineer role  
  • A degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
  • CSCS Card.
  • 12-18 Months on site experience, working on large scale civil engineering projects.
  • Must be a British Citizen living in the UK, as you must be eligible for SC clearance.
  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Engineer role  
  • Plymouth
  • Inside IR35
  • ASAP Start Date.
  • Initial 6 Month contract or Permanent position is also available.

High Voltage HV Engineer

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 12/7/26
  • END DATE: 12/13/27
  • PAY RATE: $600.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a reputable engineering company to recruit a High Voltage Engineer on a 12 Month contract to support its work winning team within the Power sector.   The High Voltage Engineer role will be a mostly remote position, with occasional visits to sites nationally.   Key skills required for the High Voltage Engineer role  
  • Electrical Engineering training and experience.
  • Strong working knowledge and experience with HV works and design.
  • Experience with large scale cable laying or substation projects and experience on national grid projects.
  • Confident working from 132Kv upwards.
Location, details and timeframe of the High Voltage Engineer role  
  • Mostly remote role, with occasional visits to sites nationally.
  • 12 month contract with strong possibility to extend.
  • Mileage expenses for site visits.
  • Supporting the companies work winning team for cable laying and substation projects.

Site Manager - Sizewell C

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/1/25
  • END DATE: 3/2/26
  • PAY RATE: $365.0 /DAY
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a reputable construction company to recruit Site Manager for their Sizewell C site.   The Site Manager role comes with an hourly rate of £335-£365. Key skills required for the Site Manager role  
  • SMSTS.
  • Proven experience in a Site Manager or Site Supervisor.
  • Strong awareness of Health & Safety, legislation and Environmental compliance.
  • Knowledge of relevant building methods and construction techniques.
  • First aid at work.
  • Ability to pass drug and alcohol.
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Manager role  
  • Initially 5 months, with strong possibility of extension.
  • Starting in October.
  • Outside IR35.
  • Sizewell C site.

Contract Manager

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/21/26
  • END DATE: 3/22/27
  • PAY RATE: $750.0 /DAY
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an award winning and still growing construction company who are committed to their employee’s development, to recruit a Contract Manager. You will assist in developing their presence on one of the UK’s largest construction projects in the Nuclear sector.   The Contract Manager role is open to people wanting either a permanent or contract position and offers the autonomy for you to ‘grow your own empire’ on this site.   Key skills required for the Contract Manager role  
  • Strong experience and knowledge of the construction industry.
  • A commercial background.
  • A good people person and natural ability for business development.
  • Project Lead/ Project Management experience and ability.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Contract Manager role  
  • Leiston.
  • Full time, Monday-Friday role.
  • Start date: Can be flexible, but latest by September 2026.
  • Open to candidates wanting permanent or contract positions.

Site Manager - Ipswich

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/1/25
  • PAY RATE: $365.0 /DAY
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a reputable construction company to recruit Site Manager for their Ipswich sites.   The Site Manager role comes with an hourly rate of £335-£365. Key skills required for the Site Manager role  
  • SMSTS.
  • Proven experience in a Site Manager or Site Supervisor.
  • Strong awareness of Health & Safety, legislation and Environmental compliance.
  • Knowledge of relevant building methods and construction techniques.
  • First aid at work.
  • Ability to pass drug and alcohol.
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Manager role  
  • Initially 5 months, with strong possibility of extension.
  • Starting in October.
  • Outside IR35.
  • Ipswich locations.

Site Engineer

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/25/26
  • END DATE: 5/24/27
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a major UK engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit Site Engineers for long-term contract assignments on complex defence and marine civil engineering projects in Plymouth. The Site Engineer role comes with a competitive day rate, negotiable depending on experience. Key skills
  • Experience working as a Site Engineer within heavy civils or large infrastructure projects
  • Strong background in concrete structures, structural repair, and refurbishment works
  • Experience with setting out, QA documentation, ITPs, and as-built surveys
  • Ability to coordinate engineering activities across direct labour and subcontractors
  • Experience managing NCRs, technical queries, and quality compliance processes
  • British National due to Security Clearance requirements
  • Local to Plymouth or commutable distance preferred
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Engineer role Details The project involves long-term refurbishment and upgrade works within a live operational environment, including structural repairs, asset life-extension activities, and infrastructure improvements across a major marine engineering framework. The successful candidate will support the delivery of reinforced concrete works, structural strengthening, infrastructure upgrades, and maintenance activities while ensuring engineering quality, safety, and programme requirements are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Plymouth based
  • Competitive day rate DOE
  • 1–3 year contract
  • Site-based role
  • Inside IR35