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James Barker

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People
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Commercial Manager

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/31/26
  • END DATE: 8/27/27
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading Waste Management Company a to recruit a Commercial Manager on a 12-month contract to work on a Deposit Return Scheme across the North of England.    The Commercial Manager role comes with a rate between £400-£500 per day (INSIDE IR35).     Key skills 
  • Provide commercial and quantity surveying support across the DRS programme.
  • Manage commercial performance across multiple projects and work packages.
  • Prepare, review and manage budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
  • Manage contractor valuations, applications, variations and change control.
  • Support procurement and contract management activities.
  • Monitor project costs against agreed budgets and programmes.
  • Manage commercial risks and identify opportunities for cost savings.
  • Support the Project Managers with commercial advice and reporting.
  • Review contractor performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.
  • Support the delivery of small works and larger infrastructure upgrade packages.
  • Provide commercial input throughout project mobilisation, delivery and handover.
   Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commercial Manager role   
  • WFH with frequent travel to sites
  • £400- £500 per day (INSIDE IR35)
  • 12-month contract 

Completions Engineer

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/28/26
  • END DATE: 8/27/27
  • PAY RATE: $600.0 /DAY

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a EC&I Completions Engineer to join the EPC Contractors commissioning team for their Waste to Energy facility based in Scotland on an initial 9 months contract basis.

The EC&I Completions Engineer position come with a day rate from £550 to £600 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
  • Manage EC&I completions and handover, reviewing construction completion packs, system boundaries and turnover packages to ensure systems are ready for commissioning.
  • Review technical documentation, including electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop folders, test certificates, ITPs, calibration records and red-lined drawings.
  • Lead site walkdowns and punch-list management, identifying outstanding works and driving actions through to close-out.
  • Maintain completion records and systems, updating CMS/CMMS, completion registers, turnover dossiers and tracking commissioning readiness.
  • Manage Technical Queries (TQs), coordinating responses between Construction, Engineering, Commissioning and vendors and ensuring timely close-out.
  • Monitor and report progress, providing EC&I completion updates, identifying risks/delays and acting as the interface between Construction, Engineering, Commissioning and the Client.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the EC&I Completions Engineer positions:
  • Scotland
  • £550 to £600 per day (Outside IR35)
  • Immediate start date
  • 9 months

Permit to Work Coordinator

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/23/25
  • END DATE: 6/26/26
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a large-scale European Engineering and Construction company to recruit a Permit to Work Coordinator on 12 months for its Scotland site. The Permit to Work Coordinator role comes with a rate of £500 per day.                   As the Permit to Work Coordinator, you will need experience in the following;

  • Act as the central point of contact for the Permit to Work system across the construction site.

  • Review, approve, issue, suspend, and close PTWs in accordance with project-specific procedures.

  • Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, and the HSE department to plan and manage conflicting work activities.

  • Maintain a live permit board and daily permit register.

  • Ensure all PTWs are fully documented, including risk assessments, method statements, isolations, and supporting documents.

  • Conduct audits and regular inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions.

  • Facilitate daily PTW coordination meetings and ensure clear communication between work parties.

  • Support and advise supervisors and operatives on permit-related issues and safety requirements.

  • Escalate any non-compliance or unsafe practices to the HSE Manager immediately.

  • Deliver toolbox talks and training sessions on the PTW process as required.

  • Maintain accurate records for audit purposes and regulatory compliance.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Permit to Work Coordinator role:
  • Scotland
  • Outside IR35
  • £500 per day