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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.

Astute’s Team is partnering with an industry leading engineering business to recruit a Mechanical and Electrical Manager, who could be based in either their Preston or Warrington office.   The crucial Mechanical and Electrical Manager role comes with a competitive salary, pension, life insurance, and an additional day of leave for birthdays.   If you’re a Mechanical and Electrical Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that is at the forefront of engineering in the UK, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical and Electrical Manager role   Reporting to the Head of M&E, you will:    

• Manage the M&E Portfolio Delivery Strategy.
• Implement MEICA Health & Safety procedures.
• Implement MEICA Quality Processes.
• Management of MEICA Delivery Team resource.
• Ensure Technical governance.

    Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• 10 years of relevant experience in MEICA Project Delivery.
• HND/HNC/Vocational Background in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering desired.
• SMSTS.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Chartered Professional Certification.

    Personal skills     The Mechanical and Electrical Manager role would suit someone who:    

• Has strong communication skills.
• Is able to adapt and solve problems quickly.
• Has strong organisation skills and attention to detail.

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical and Electrical Manager role    

• Pension package.
• 22 days annual leave, additional day for birthday.
• Life Insurance.
• Competitive Salary, enquire for more info.

Astute’s  Team is partnering with a fast growing and ambitious company in the Solar and BESS sector to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for sites based in the Hertfordshire area.   The Senior Quantity Surveyor role comes with a competitive salary and benefits like car allowance and bonus schemes for the right candidate.   If you’re a Senior Quantity Surveyor and are looking to work for an organisation that invests in it’s people, with an opportunity to grow with the business, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role   Reporting to the Commercial Director you will:    

• Manage their Civils Subcontractor.
• Forecasting.
• Cash Flow.
• Valuations (upstream and downstream).
• Some involvement in procurement.
• Oversee commercial aspects across 3 Solar & BESS sites.

    Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• Strong Quantity Surveying experience, and experience in a Senior QS position.
• Experience working with civils packages of work.
• Experience in a Solar (desirable).
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant (desirable).

    Personal skills     The Senior Quantity Surveying role would suit someone who is:    

• Happy to be working on site and in the office.
• Is a team player and likes to be emersed in the site teams and the projects.
• Has a strong work ethic.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role    

• Company bonus schemes.
• Car allowance or mileage costs covered.
• Competitive salary which can be flexible based on experience.

Astute’s contract team is partnering with a growing construction company committed delivering a high standard of work, to recruit a HSE Advisor on a 6-month contract for its Portsmouth site.   The HSE Advisor role is a part-time position, 2 days per week, and provides the opportunity to work on one of the company’s flagship projects, gaining experience on a notorious project in the UK’s defence sector. Key skills required for the Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor role  

• NEBOSH.
• On site experience in the construction sector.
• A British national and ability to pass BPSS security clearance.
• 3+ years experience in a HSE role.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor role  

• Portsmouth.
• 6 Month Contract, possibility of extension.
• Start date: By the 17th of August, 2026.
• 2 days per week, a mixture of on-site and in office.  

Astute’s team is working with a Tier 1 Contractor to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer on a 6 Month rolling contract for its Salford site. Key skills required for the Senior Mechanical Engineer role  

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have Professional Chartership.
• Min. 10 years of experience.
• Must have experience working on Water projects, ideally AMP8/AMP7 projects.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior Mechanical Engineer role  

• 6 Month Rolling Contract, Permanent employment also an option.
• Inside IR35.
• Start date ASAP.
• Salford.

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.

  Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading energy services provider, committed to sustainability and innovation, to recruit a Project Manager on a 4 Month for its Montrose, Scotland site.   The Project Manager role comes with a day rate of £500 per day. Key skills required for the Project Manager role  

• 3+ years experience in Project/ Site Management of Solar PV installations.
• SMSTS/ CSCS Black Card
• Electrical or Mechanical trade background OR Engineering degree.
• Must have an Enhanced DBS.

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Project Manager role  

• Montrose, Scotland
• Outside IR35
• 4 Month Contract
• Start date: 29th July 2026

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.

Astute’s contract team is partnering with a leading Defence consultancy to recruit a Submarine Marine Engineer for a hybrid role, with 1-2 days a week in Reading.     The Submarine Marine Engineer role comes with and hourly rate of £65 per hour. Key skills required for the Submarine Marine Engineer role  

• Cat A2 Submariner experience.
• Foundation degree in Engineering at a minimum.
• Hold SC clearance.

  Location, day rate and details of the Submarine Marine Engineer role  

• Hybrid working, 1-2 days per week in Reading.
• Outside IR35.
• £65 per hour.
• Start date, ASAP.