Jobs from Dan Grosvenor (25 Openings)

Control & Instrumentation Technician

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astutes Power Team are working exclusively with Marchwood Power Limited who own & operate the Marchwood Gas Fired Power Station in Southampton. This plant is able to produce 900MW of Power in a Combined Cycle configuration. Due to an internal promotion we are now looking for a Control & Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Team. The C&I Technician is an integral role within the Maintenance department responsible for the short & long term maintenance on all Control & Instrumentation assets as well as supporting on projects & outages. This excellent opportunity offers an attractive salary up to £54,500 per year plus overtime opportunity, bonus and full benefits package. For candidates willing to consider moving for the right role, there is also relocation assistance available. Responsibilities and duties: As the Control & Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for:

Carrying out pre-planned / reactive maintenance and calibrations on instrumentation equipment including pressure, level, flow, temperature sensors
Performing fault finding and maintenance activities on the Control System which includes the Siemens T3000 Control System & Siemens S7 PLC’s
Ensuring maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely and within environmental parameters of the power station
Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
Assisting in plant developments and projects
Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
Other duties as required – please enquire for full job specification

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

A recognised Process Control / Instrumentation / Automation / Electronics engineering apprenticeship ideally gained in a heavy process industry e.g. power station, pharmaceutical plant, steels works, paper mill, manufacturing etc.
An HNC / ONC or equivalent in relevant engineering would be advantageous
Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills The Control & Instrumentation Technician would suit someone with:

Experience with control systems (DCS, SCADA, PLC’s) and instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level etc) equipment
Practical knowledge of maintenance procedures and processes associated with heavy process industries
Ability to confidently carry out loop checks and ladder logic
Competent in reading & interrogating P&ID’s
Competent with Permit to Work systems
Working knowledge of legislation relevant to the role such as HASAWA, SIS, PSSR & ATEX

Salary and benefits of the Control & Instrumentation Technician role:

Excellent salary and package up to £54,500 (DOE)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Overtime opportunities
Bonus opportunity
Pension
Days position
Opportunity to work on a large, efficient, thermal power station
Further benefits available

Maintenance Manager

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power Team are working with the developers of a major Waste-to-Energy power generation project in the UK. We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Manager to take responsibility for maintenance department, focusing on plant availability, reliability and performance. The new build facility, located in Irvine, North Ayrshire, when complete can produce ~17MW of power through the incineration of ~180,000 tonnes of waste per year. This project is expected to shortly enter commissioning phase and be operational in late 2027. The Maintenance Manager will lead the Maintenance Strategy, managing multi-discipline Technicians and ensuring the facility operates in full compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements. If you're an experienced Maintenance Manager with experience in Heavy Industry and want to join a new-build plant, submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities of the Maintenance Manager Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will:

Manage and run the maintenance department comprising of multi skilled engineers and technicians.
Management of the sites CMMS system implementing planned preventative maintenance requirements whilst ensuring safe and efficient plant operation.
Plan, manage and execute outage / shutdowns working closely with the site engineers.
Manage and control maintenance sub-contractors.
Manage the department’s budget and report on budget performance in line with accounting practices.
Ensuring all activities are carried out to the highest standard of health and safety.
Developing the sites maintenance & safety procedures including liaising with the EPC Warranty Team to ensure compliance.
Take an active part in the plant mobilisation and commissioning activities including staff recruitment and training.

Required qualifications and experience To be considered, you must have:

At least five years’ experience within Power Generation (Energy from Waste, Biomass, CHP) or similar industry (Refineries, Petrochemical, Papermills etc)
Mechanical biased would be advantageous
Experience of hands on maintenance in power generation, preferably with solid knowledge of pressure parts systems, rotating plant, steam plant and boilers
Knowledge of relevant legislation including PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc
Extensive plant outage experience

Desirable experience It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:

Ideally qualified with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
IOSH or NEBOSH or similar in Health and Safety
Candidates with experience in plant mobilisation / seeing plants through commissioning to handover will be deemed highly advantageous.

Salary and benefits

Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Aryshire, Scotland
Benefits: Bonus, Private Medical and others

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Facility Manager

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute's Power Team is exclusively partnering with MVV Environment LTD to recruit a highly experienced Facility Manager for their flagship Energy from Waste Power Station, currently under construction in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The facility provides a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 625,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 50 megawatts of low carbon energy. This is enough to power over 150,000 homes in the local community once operational in 2029. This is a critical role which will be involved with full site mobilisation activities including overseeing the construction & commissioning of the plant. The permanent role is site-based and offers a competitive salary plus bonus & private medical insurance. If you're an experienced Power Station Manager with experience in Waste to Energy or Solid Fueled Power Plants and want to join a new-build plant, submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities of the Plant Manager Reporting to the Project Director, you will:

Guiding the plant through the Construction & Commissioning phases and secure a successful handover including taking part in construction, commissioning & start up activities.
Operating the plant within the specified contract, achieving KPI’s of personal and plant objectives and maximising efficiency to deliver cost savings and improving profitability.
Maximising plant availability and effectiveness to improve profitability.
Implementing & maintaining the relevant management systems to operate this new Energy from Waste plant including identifying process improvements to maximise opportunity and resolve root causes of issues as they arise.
Support the wider Engineering & Project teams with technical issues during start up activities.
Oversee full CAPEX planning including budgeting, forecasting & facility master planning.
Provide leadership and management in setting up the new team and setting clear and defined objectives to deliver the plants goals.
Full site compliance for all health, safety, environmental and quality issues including overseeing permits, audits, inspections & ISO compliance (OHSAS18001, ISO9001, ISO14001)
Ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of all staff, support staff and sub-contractors are ensured across the Energy from Waste facility & Materials Treatment Plant.
Liaise with key stakeholders (Local Authority, Environment Agency, HSE etc) including the EPC Contractor for identifying build issues and regular Construction meetings.
Plant mobilisation including the recruitment of all site staff.

Required qualifications and experience To be considered, you must have:

At least 10 years experience within Power Generation or Energy from Waste facilities
At least 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership or plant management role
HNC / HND / ONC Engineering qualifications will also be considered with relevant experience
Strong understanding of relevant legislation such as CDM, ISO, PPSR, LOLER, PUWER and Environmental Compliance & permits.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams
A proactive approach to operational improvement and performance management

Desirable experience It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:

Ideally qualified with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).
IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous
Candidates with experience in plant mobilisation / seeing plants through commissioning to handover will be deemed highly advantageous.

Salary and benefits

Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Cambridgeshire
Benefits: Bonus, Private Medical and others

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Health & Safety Manager

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute People are working exclusively with a leading Energy from Waste Operator to recruit an Health and Safety Manager for their new build plant in Walsall. This facility has capacity to process 436,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating nearly 50MW of power for the surrounding area. As a Health & Safety Manager you will be responsible for all H&S activities on site ranging from inspections, audits, training, coordination, and reviewing / management of EHS documents. This role sits within part of a wider HSE team, and you may be expected to support elsewhere within the business. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties: As the Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for:

Managing the sites Health & Safety communications.
Developing and managing the risk assessment / accident reporting system.
Liaising with external bodies.
Advising on environmental issues.
Monitoring the performance of the plants health & safety program and identify opportunities to increase effectiveness.
Carry out on site audits and investigations.
Developing a strong H&S culture.
Manage and update the sites H&S systems.
Coordinate emergency response training.
Providing H&S training for O&M staff.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Ideally degree qualified in a technical / environmental background
A NEBOSH certificate qualification is required as a minimum for this position.

Personal skills The Health and Safety Manager role would suit someone with:

Strong background in Health and Safety gained in a heavy process or engineering environment. This can include Power Generation, Refineries, Manufacturing, FMCG, Food, Petrochemical etc
At least five years experience in a Health & Safety Management position
An understanding of permits / compliance would be advantageous

Salary and benefits of the Health and Safety Manager role

Competitive basic salary
Bonus opportunity
Pension
Healthcare including Bupa & Cash Plan
Training & Development
Opportunity to join a brand new Power Station

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Senior Service Technician

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute Peoples Power Team are working with a public sector organisation responsible for district heating and energy infrastructure in Nottingham to recruit a Senior Service Technician to support the maintenance and operation of their district heating network and associated assets. The role will involve carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the network, including the main Heat Station, district heating substations and associated CHP plant. You will be responsible for identifying and resolving faults, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently, and maintaining a high standard of customer service. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Energy sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Senior Service Technician, you will be responsible for:

Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the district heating network, substations and CHP plant.
Installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, pipework and heat exchangers.
Diagnosing and resolving faults across the network, ensuring reliable operation and minimal disruption to customers.
Carrying out plant isolations, issuing safety documentation and supporting statutory inspections.
Coordinating daily work schedules, materials and resources, while supervising contractors where required.
Supporting preventative maintenance, small-scale projects and plant improvements.
Ensuring all activities on the district heating network and associated energy plant are carried out in compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental legislation, statutory requirements, approved procedures and relevant safe systems of work.”

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Level 3 Apprenticeship qualified
City & Guilds or NVQ 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction – Fabrication Pipefitting, or a similar qualification.
A sound understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices this could include an IOSH
A full UK driving licence

Personal skills The Senior Service Technician role would suit someone with:

Proven experience working with mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, heat exchangers and pipework.
Experience of fault-finding and repairing heating systems and mechanical components.
An understanding of system balancing and common heating network issues, including airlocks and flow restrictions.
The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage workloads with minimal supervision.
Experience supervising junior team members and coordinating labour, materials and equipment.
Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
A flexible approach to working hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays when required.
The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and undertake tasks at height or in confined spaces where required.
Willingness to participate in a 1 in 4 call out rota

Salary and benefits of the Senior Service Technician role

Competitive salary
Full benefits package including
26 days’ annual leave, rising to 33 days after 5 years, plus 8 public holidays.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions.
Overtime paid or taken as TOIL.
Double time plus TOIL for public holiday working.
Occupational sick pay under Green Book arrangements.
Employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle, travel, fitness, healthcare and shopping benefits.
Training and development opportunities.
Recognition of qualifying previous local government and NHS service for annual leave.
Established Green Book terms and conditions.
Defined working arrangements and employment procedures.
Cycle to work scheme
Tusker – Salary sacrifice for an electric car
Employee assistance programme

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Process Technician

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to £55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package. If you’re a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for:

Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
Ensuring the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
Working within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
Become certified under Safety Rules as an Authorised Person and apply isolations, locks and safety tags.
Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline
Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)
IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification

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

At least three years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.
Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc
Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System
Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role

Industry competitive salary up to £55,910 per year
Health Care plan
Pension matched up to 6%
Bonus opportunity up to 12%
Further full company benefits

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Plant Manager

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute's Power Team is partnering with the developers of a major Waste-to-Energy power generation project in the UK. As part of the operational leadership structure for the facility, they are looking to recruit a Plant Manager to take responsibility for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the site, located in Irvine, Scotland. The new build facility, located in Irvine, North Ayrshire, when complete can produce ~17MW of power through the incineration of ~180,000 tonnes of waste per year. This project is expected to shortly enter commissioning phase and be operational in 2027. This permanent role is site-based and offers a competitive salary plus bonus & private medical insurance. If you're an experienced Power Station Manager with experience in Waste to Energy or Solid Fueled Power Plants and want. to join a new-build plant, submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities of the Plant Manager Reporting to the Project Director, you will:

Overall management of the Energy from Waste facility, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations
Leading and developing a team of operators, technicians and engineers
Ensuring the plant operates in compliance with environmental permits, legislation and company HSE procedures
Overseeing plant operations and maintenance across key systems including waste handling, boiler & combustion systems, steam turbine generator, flue gas treatment and balance of plant
Monitoring plant performance and KPIs including waste throughput, generation output and plant availability
Managing operational budgets and coordinating planned outages and maintenance activities
Liaising with regulators, grid operators and waste suppliers where required
Driving continuous improvement and optimisation of plant performance

Required qualifications and experience To be considered, you must have:

10–15 years’ experience within power generation or Energy from Waste facilities
At least 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership or plant management role
HNC / HND / ONC Engineering qualifications will also be considered with relevant experience
IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous
Strong knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance and asset management
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams
Excellent knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation
Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with regulators and external partners
A proactive approach to operational improvement and performance management

Desirable experience It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:

Ideally qualified with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)

Salary and benefits

Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Irvine, Scotland
Benefits: Bonus, Private Medical and others

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Fleet Mechanical Engineering Manager

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute are working on behalf of our client who are one of the country’s leaders in the Environmental, Waste and Energy Recovery industries to recruit a Fleet Mechanical Engineering Manager. As the Fleet Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of all mechanical projects (including outages) and overseeing the mechanical engineering strategy for a fleet of Energy from Waste Power Stations. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Fleet Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

Engineering Support for all EFW assets relating to all mechanical plant issues.
Management & delivery of mechanical projects, outages and plant upgrades.
Ensuring compliance with Safe Systems of Work as defined by the Safety Rules for all work.
Support the development of each assets CMMS to meet engineering standards and best practice.
Development and ongoing review of fleet wide Engineering standards.
Provide oversight on Health & Safety issues relating to Mechanical Assets and provide support to the Authorising Engineer.
Management & ownership of the GENSIP Mechanical standards and act as company representative.
Lead plant performance and improvement projects focusing on mechanical assets.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Ideally a degree in a related Engineering field such as Mechanical Engineering
Holder of NEBOSH or at least IOSH in Health & Safety (or similar).
Member of a recognised Engineering institution such as Chartered (or working towards)

Personal skills The Fleet Mechanical Engineering Manager would suit someone with:

Extensive knowledge of legislation relating to mechanical assets including LOLER, PUWER & PSSR as well as Safe Systems of Work, Safety Rules & Permit to Work Systems.
At least three years supervisory experience in a relevant Engineering / Fleet / Asset position
Experience with mass burn Energy from Waste; other forms of Power Generation will be considered
Experience managing projects & outages.
Knowledge of GENSIP would be advantageous

Salary and benefits of the Fleet Mechanical Engineering Manager role

Highly competitive salary up to £93,471 (DOE)
Bonus Opportunity
Pension
Life Assurance
Wellbeing Package

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Operations Technician

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute People are working exclusively with a leading O&M Contractor who operate a Biomass plant in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The plant produces around 40MW of power by burning wood waste pellets. As an Operations Technician you will be responsible for the safe & efficient operation of the plant, ensuring compliance with environmental permits and performing first line maintenance. The plant runs 24/7 365 days a year so you will be working a mixture of day & night shifts. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Technician role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups, and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
Monitor the plant through the distributed control system (DCS) to ensure regular supply of fuel into the boiler, maintaining steam pressure and production of power in line with contractual obligations for the client.
Ensure the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
Support the maintenance team during outages / shutdowns.
Assist with developing operating procedures.
Work within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

A recognised qualification in engineering at Level 3 (C&G, ONC, NVQ, SVQ) level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience
Ideally qualified with an IOSH or NEBOSH or equivalent in Health & Safety
Completed a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

Personal skills The Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:

At least three years process operations experience
Competent at working on SCADA / PLC / DCS systems
Previous experience working in a control room environment, ideally with steam plant including boilers, heat recovery steam generators, turbines, and associated equipment.
Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CCGT, Nuclear / Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc ideally with Steam Raising plant.
Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will be considered

Salary and benefits of the Operations Technician role

Industry competitive salary
Health Care plan
Pension matched up to 6%
Bonus opportunity
Further full company benefits

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Electrical Project Manager

CONTRACT

TERMS: contract
START DATE: 1/1/27
END DATE: 10/31/27
PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY

The role

Act as Gren’s technical and commercial lead for a 2 MW / 5 MWh LFP battery energy storage unit, with HV switchgear and a private wire connection to the neighbouring Radius Aerospace site. You will oversee the contractors from detailed design through procurement, installation, energisation and handover, alongside the operating CHP plant.

Responsibilities

Programme and procurement: Own the client-side programme, track long-lead items (BESS modules, PCS, transformer, HV switchgear) and report progress, cost and risk.
Electrical assurance: Review and challenge design covering HV/LV single lines, protection and earthing, cable routing and sizing, metering, and SCADA/EMS control integration with the existing plant.
HV switchgear and connection: Oversee switchgear design, FAT and installation, the private wire and any DNO or G99 obligations, and manage energisation sequencing and permits.
Planning conditions and battery safety: Make sure the build conforms to the approved Detailed Battery Safety Management Plan and other planning conditions, including fire safety through construction, operation and decommissioning.
Site interfaces: Coordinate with the operator of the CHP plant, the customer (Radius Aerospace), the fire service, the landowner and the highways and environmental constraints on site (coal mining risk area, Short Brook crossing, trees).
Commercial: Administer the contract(s), control budget, variations and payment milestones.
HSEQ: Act as client representative under CDM 2015, review RAMS and permits, and monitor quality.
Commissioning and handover: Witness FATs, SATs and commissioning, and manage defects and handover into operation.

Key deliverables

Client-side programme with regular progress and cost reports
Design review sign-offs and a technical query log
HV switchgear and private wire delivered, tested and energised safely
Evidence that the approved battery safety plan and planning conditions are met
Witnessed and signed-off FAT, SAT and commissioning records
Complete handover pack: as-builts, O&M manuals, test results and warranties

Essential experience

Delivery of C&I or small-scale BESS, or comparable HV/LV electrical projects, from the client or owner’s engineer side
Strong HV switchgear, protection and private wire or grid connection knowledge
Experience managing contractors under standard contract forms
Sound CDM 2015 and site safety knowledge, with experience on live or operational sites

Desirable

Chartered status or PMP / Prince2 / APM, lithium-ion fire safety experience, NEBOSH / IOSH, and planning condition discharge experience.