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Business Line Lead - Nuclear New Build

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026. Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

What are we hiring for?

We are seeking a Business Line Lead here to join our team in Avonmouth here to support the Head of Business Line (BL) in the effective management, coordination and delivery of the New Build Business Line activities. Vos missions

The Business Line Lead (BLL) is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting the Head of Business Line (BL) in driving the effective leadership, performance and execution of the New Build Business Line strategy and operational objectives.

Acting as a key partner to the Head of BL, the Business Line Lead provides leadership across business operations, commercial performance, customer engagement and delivery oversight to ensure the successful execution of Business Line priorities. The role plays a critical part in enabling sustainable growth through the increase of Order Intake (OiT), revenue and Operating Income, whilst supporting operational excellence and the delivery of strategic business outcomes. The Business Line Lead will champion Framatome’s values and culture and actively drive initiatives focused on improving efficiency, reducing lead times and enhancing overall business performance. Working cross-functionally, the Business Line Lead will collaborate closely with Project Managers, Functional Leaders, Commercial teams, Customers and wider stakeholders to ensure alignment, effective decision-making and successful delivery across the Business Line portfolio. The role requires the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and influence across a broad remit, spanning operational leadership, commercial negotiations, contract management, business development and strategic execution.

The Business Line Lead will act as deputy to the Head of Business Line, assuming leadership responsibilities during periods of absence, competing priorities or delegated authority, representing the Business Line internally and externally as required.

While direct ownership of the Business Line P&L remains with the Head of BL, the Business Line Lead will hold accountability for the execution and delivery of delegated objectives, ensuring activities are delivered safely, commercially and operationally in line with agreed business targets, governance requirements and customer expectations.

 

The Business Line Lead will work closely:

– With Project Managers to support the successful delivery of projects and customer commitments;

– With functional managers to support effective resource planning, workload management and capability development; – With commercial and sales teams to support business development activities, tender preparation and contract negotiations; – With QHSE teams to promote a strong safety, quality and continuous improvement culture; – With finance and project controls teams to support reporting, forecasting and performance monitoring activities.

 

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Training & Development Expectations:

– HND or Degree in relevant Engineering, Project Management, Commercial or Manufacturing discipline;

– Project Management qualification or certification (APM, PMI, Prince2 or equivalent); – Strong experience in project delivery within a regulated industry environment; – Experience supporting or leading commercial and contract management activities (NEC, FIDIC, bespoke contracts etc.); – Strong understanding of project management principles, delivery controls and customer relationship management; – Experience supporting bids, tenders and sales/business development activities; – Understanding of nuclear safety culture principles; – Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams; – Experience engaging directly with customers and senior stakeholders; – Knowledge of relevant ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 19443); – Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; – Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and proactively resolve issues; – Commercially aware with good understanding of financial and operational drivers; – Strong administrative, reporting and presentation skills; – Good understanding of health, safety and quality requirements within project delivery environments; – Experience in highly regulated industries. – – Experience within the nuclear industry is highly desirable; – High level of competence with Microsoft Office and business reporting tools.

Person Specification

  • Demonstrates a high level of personal leadership, initiative and sound judgement, operating with autonomy and a strong focus on delivering business outcomes.
  • Highly organised and strategically focused, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage complexity and maintain attention to detail across multiple competing demands.
  • Acts with professionalism, credibility and integrity, building confidence and trust across all levels of the organisation.
  • Influential and confident communicator with strong executive presence and the ability to engage, align and challenge stakeholders constructively.
  • Agile and adaptable, able to respond effectively to changing priorities and operate successfully within a dynamic and evolving business environment.
  • Resilient and commercially minded, approaching challenges with pragmatism, pace and a solutions-focused mindset.
  • Demonstrates a strong ownership mentality, taking accountability for decisions, delivery and business performance.
  • Builds collaborative and high-performing relationships across functions, fostering alignment and enabling collective success. Provides constructive challenge and drives clarity, accountability and momentum to achieve outcomes and deliver strategic objectives.
  • Brings a positive, customer and stakeholder-focused approach, balancing commercial priorities with long-term relationship and business value.

Mechanical Calculations Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with one of the industry leaders in the design of nuclear island projects throughout the UK to recruit a Mechanical Calculations Engineer for its Bristol site. The Mechanical Calculations Engineer role is a key position in the development of the Hinkley Point C project throughout its design phase and comes with a salary of up to £55,000 dependant on experience. If you’re a Mechanical Calculation Engineer and are eager to contribute to a landmark energy project within the Nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Management Team, you will:  
  • Oversee and ensure the integrity of the pipe network design and its supporting structures across the Hinkley Point C project.
  • Perform detailed piping calculations and assess HVAC and electrical supports under various load conditions, including dead weight, thermal expansion, and seismic activity.
  • Utilise finite element analysis (FEA) software to conduct mechanical simulations and ensure structural soundness.
  • Develop specialised computational tools, with Python programming being a valuable asset.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet design and regulatory requirements.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including modal and static analysis.
  • Proficiency in mechanical simulations using finite element methods.
  • Programming knowledge, particularly in Python, for computational tool development.
  • Experience with CAD software for design and modelling.
  • Knowledge of the UK design context and regulatory processes and familiarity with industry standards.
  • Innovative problem-solving abilities to address complex engineering challenges.
  • Previous experience with EPR or other nuclear projects.
  • Experience with RSTAB or BEAM STRESS and support calculations.
  • Understanding of RCC-M code (section C3650 minimum).
  • Familiarity with CALTUY/Pipestress software.
    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Calculations role  
  • Basic salary £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
  • 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service)
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Private & family health care schemes
  • Other benefits including employee assistance programmes, income protection and professional memberships (1 per year).
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Senior Environmental Advisor

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering and construction organisation to recruit a Senior Environmental Advisor for its Sellafield site in Cumbria. This role will be based out of their offices in Workington supporting the site day to day. The Senior Environmental Advisor role comes with a competitive salary, pension, and the opportunity to work within a highly regulated nuclear environment on a nationally significant programme. If you’re a Senior Environmental Advisor and are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises safety, sustainability, and professional development, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Environmental Advisor role Reporting to the Environmental Manager you will:  
  • Provide expert environmental advice across all project phases, including design, construction, and commissioning.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, planning conditions, and site-specific requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), risk assessments, and method statements.
  • Identify environmental risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation and improvement strategies.
  • Lead and support environmental audits, inspections, and assurance activities.
  • Monitor environmental performance and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Liaise with regulators, clients, and key stakeholders on environmental matters.
  • Promote a strong environmental culture, delivering training and awareness initiatives across the programme.
  • Support sustainability objectives, including waste reduction, resource efficiency, and carbon management.
  • Ensure alignment with ISO 14001 standards and Sellafield’s environmental requirements.
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA)
  • Proven experience in a similar environmental advisory role within major infrastructure, construction, or nuclear sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience working within highly regulated environments; nuclear experience is desirable.
  • Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and drive environmental performance across multidisciplinary teams.
  Salary and benefits of the Senior Environmental Advisor role  
  • £50,000 basic salary
  • Car Allowance
  • Competitive Benefits package

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Lead Mechanical Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Piping Design Group – Lead Mechanical Engineer Location: Bristol (minimum 3 days in the office) Salary/range, per annum: (Depending on experience)
  • Minimum range: £67 k
  • Maximum range: £77k
Employment type: Permanent/Full Time  Starting date: ASAP The Opportunity  EPR-E is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, an EPCC established in 2018 in charge of the design (basic design) and the realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide. In particular, EPR-E is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and prepare the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. There are opportunities to support the growth and long-term capability of EPR Engineering by bringing talented mechanical engineers into our organization with a growth mindset and an enthusiasm for delivering one of the most significant infrastructure projects on the planet. Primarily, we all seeking to support our piping design capability with the immediate posting but are keen to invest in our employees with diverse growth opportunities throughout their careers. The role EPR-E UK Piping team is in charge of the detail design of 300km of piping network of the HPC Nuclear Island, up to the issue for fabrication and with additional support provided through to erection on site. Our goal is to safeguard our organisation’s technical capability with talented and growth-oriented individuals who are keen to apply and develop their technical competency in the field of piping engineering. We are seeking experienced engineers to lead team delivery and maintain key technical competency positions in our piping teams for the medium to long term. Future career path opportunities are available across the wider piping and equipment department, and beyond in the expanded EDF operational organization. Successful candidates will join our piping design team, working with and leading a team of engineers and CAD designers on the timely production of piping design models and deliverables on the HPC Nuclear Island scope, ensuring the piping design is executed accurately, respecting system requirements, specifications and configuration changes. This will frequently involve collaborative work with execution design, procurement and equipment contracts along with other multi-disciplinary design teams to support design delivery in accordance with site construction schedules. Largely being in the post-handover phase of design delivery, our Piping Engineers are responsible for integration of remaining design changes, and final equipment designs into the delivered 3D models. They are expected to contribute to and oversee the Open Point and UK Design Change management processes for their designated areas, ensuring that impacts to the design are properly categorized and logged prior to their resolution. The engineers are also expected to engage in continuous learning improvement and the identification and correction of non-conformances in the design. Senior engineers are expected to participate in the long-term support of the teams capability by participating in the training of junior team members in day-to-day activities and the mentoring of certain individuals for key positions. They are expected to act as an example of positive behaviours expected from all team members. Exact responsibilities will vary depending on technical scope but are expected to include up to the following:  
  • Lead team delivery of the piping work packages for UK nuclear projects, ensure adherence to specifications, delivery/design processes and QA, including chairing kick off meetings;
  • Drive maturity of design and closure of issues to agreed delivery schedule, and that the hand-over package fulfils the quality and maturity requirements given by the Project;
  • Drive delivery in support of the project schedule and budget
  • Plan, coordinate and report on team delivery to area managers and scheduling teams while managing client expectations and participating in contractual change processes as required.
  • Mentor and manage junior members of the team to ensure delivery quality and growth of team competency.
  • Act as a champion of deliverable quality and process adherence and continuous improvement within the team
  • Oversee the coordination of active design changes in accordance with project processes and the modelling of piping & support design in the 3D model;
  • Lead troubleshooting investigations for emergent design issues in accordance with project processes, acting as a point of technical authority within the team for issues relevant to scope;
  • Ensure adherence of the design to specification and component catalogues and the overall consistency of the piping and support design (distance between runs, position of welds and openings, etc.);
  • Propose technical solutions to issues that are found on the generic design concept;
  • Ensure communication between different stakeholders in the design workflow is upheld (calculation team, layout, equipment)
  • Drive efficiency and challenge established processes and ways of working to optimise delivery and promote design stability
  • Support the business with the maintenance and development of in-house technical competency
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills
  • Mechanical Engineering degree or suitable diploma;
  • Knowledge of piping engineering and plant design principles in process industries;
  • Demonstrable competency in leading delivery of technical work packages and supervision of team members;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able to support the team and share knowledge;
  • Very good interpersonal skills and demonstrable competency in negotiation and conflict management;
  • Proactive and self motivated in completion of tasks;
  • Ability to meet commitments and deadlines;
  • Able to follow project engineering procedures;
  • High level of technical coordination
Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills
  • Chartered status with accredited organisation
  • Prior experience in nuclear piping design delivery to RCC-M nuclear codes
  • Knowledge of EPR Engineering structure and technical management processes
  • Knowledge of Aveva PDMS/E3D or experience with similar plant design packages
Competitive Salary & Benefits  

Site Supervisor

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Site Supervisor for its Port Clarence site. The strategically important Site Supervisor role comes with a salary of £40k, pension, flexible working, holidays and opportunity for development across the site and company. If you’re a Site Supervisor with experience operating a busy waste management site, with multiple ongoing activities and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Manager you will:  
  • Organisation of Site operatives.
  • Prioritisation of own workload and that of site operatives
  • Supervision of the receipt and treatment/disposal of incoming wastes
  • Safe and compliant operation of various waste management facilities
  • Organisation and scheduling of mobile plant, maintenance, repair and service
  • POR and ordering of site equipment and supplies (diesel etc)
  • Plant training on mobile site plant – (360, tracked shovel etc)
  • Onsite liaison with external authorities such as the EA/Insurance
  • Efficient utilisation of void space
  • Management of contractors – induction/RAMS/PTW
  • Organisation of outside works from costings to implementation
  • Adherence to site budgetary requirements for both OPEX and CAPEX items
  • Assisting in maintaining the commercial KPI’s of the site
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • COCT (Desirable)
  • Mobile plant tickets
  • Full Clean Driving License (the location is not suitable for public transport therefore own transport is required)
    Personal skills The Site Supervisor role would suit someone who is:  
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Establish effective relationships with fellow team members
  • Work methodically and accurately
  • Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
  • Be flexible to meet deadlines
  • Remain calm when under pressure
  • A ‘can do’ attitude
  • Basic IT Skill
    Salary and benefits of the Site Supervisor role  
  • Basic salary of up to £40k
  • 25 days holiday + BH
  • Opportunity to work with a leader within the hazardous waste management sector.
 

Execution Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Execution Engineer Requisition ID 49326 Posting Start Date 01-Aug-2022 Posting End Date 01-Sep-2022 JOB DETAIL

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

 

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

 

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.

 

Our plastics reprocessing facility in Avonmouth, Bristol will reprocess over 80,000 tonnes of plastic every year - more than 1.6 billion bottles, tubs, and trays – creating recycled raw material to return to the economy. Plastic recycling at the facility will save 126,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, the equivalent of taking over 67,000 cars off the road

 

We have a new opportunity for an Execution Engineer to join our team at out new Polymers facility in Avonmouth, Bristol for 42.5 hours pr week, from Monday to Friday.

 

The salary for this role is circa £54,000 per year, plus participation in a yearly bonus scheme, where you could earn up to 10% of your base salary.

 

 

About the role

 

The Execution Engineer will be part of our multi-disciplinary maintenance team and will play an integral role in the delivery of the maintenance strategy at our Avonmouth Polymer Reprocessing Facility. The primary purpose of this role is the effective execution of breakdown and corrective maintenance work, as well as supporting the root cause analysis process to implement preventive actions to improve overall plant availability.

 

Working collaboratively with EC&I engineer, Mechanical Engineer and the Maintenance Planner, the Execution Engineer will lead the site multi-functional maintenance team to execute planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure machine condition, availability and standards are maintained.

 

The Execution Engineer will provide technical support/governance to ensure improvement projects are executed to the correct standards and in line with site plan, as well as owning the statutory inspections.

 

In addition, this role will be responsible for ensuring a positive safety culture is upheld at all levels and financial targets are met within their department

 

What are we looking for?

 

  • Understanding in a mechanical/electrical engineering role from areas such as FMCG/ manufacturing/ waste management.
  • Full working understanding and ability to lead root cause analysis (RCA) and provide effective engineering solutions
  • Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities and strict time lines
  • An experienced Mechanical/Electrical Engineer with relevant background and level of expertise, with a focus on plant maintenance
  • Experience of developing technical solutions from concept selection, through design development, installation and commissioning.
  • HNC/HND qualified in a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or in a closely related subject

Service Technician

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer Oxfordshire £33,000 + Company Van + Overtime     About the role: Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water tech and technology services. They are recruiting for a Service Technician who ideally has experience working within the Water industry or from a hands-on operations and maintenance role. The strategically important Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £33,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime and commission available. If you’re an experienced Service Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is a versatile player in the water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:
  • The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis, and laboratory water treatment products.
  • Installation, removal, and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
  • Understand the water treatment process, product, and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
  • Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments, and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
  • Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
  • Assisting clients with technical faults.
  • Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
  • Offering after sales technical support.
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification
  • Full UK Driving license
  • Industrial maintenance experience ideally within the water industry
    Personal skills: The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who has:
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn
    Salary and benefits of the role:
  • Up to £33,000
  • Company van & fuel card
  • Overtime
  • Laptop, mobile, PPE
  • 5% commission on all successful parts quotes
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 288 217 to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more.   INDNUC

Service Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer – Pharmaceuticals Water Treatment Kent / South East £30,000 - £32,812 + Package DOE     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Field Engineer to join one of the leading Water and Wastewater treatment business in the UK. They have a solid track record of providing innovative solutions to water purification, industrial effluent and sustainable water saving needs and are one of the market leaders in process water treatment services. The Field Engineer’s primary focus will be to carry out reparation and maintenance of the products for various clients around the Kent and South East region.                    Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Travelling to various sites across the UK and carrying out necessary maintenance, reparations and preventative work at customer sites
  • Submitting and completing work reports as well as assessments.
  • Working to health and safety standards for both yourself and the customer
  • Proving feedback on product development
  • Working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Overtime available
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Comfortable driving long distances
  • Multi-skilled mechanical experience within a mechanical or electrical environment
  • Experience within the water/wastewater sector is desirable
  • Good customer service skills
  • A full UK driving licence
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive salary of up to £30,000 - £32,812 + package
  • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Company van, fuel card, tools & equipment provided
  • Biannual progression meetings
How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391669 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

Engineering Manager

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
  1. Purpose of the Role
    1. To provide engineering support to the nominated HOCHTIEF Sectors / Projects, serving both the work winning and project delivery teams with the following key objectives.
    2. Lead management of engineering function in the sector / region.
    3. To incorporate innovative alternative designs, engineering methods and the latest technology into sector bids / projects offering the best possible value engineering solutions.
    4. To be responsible for vetting pre-qualifications and tenders in allotted sectors for technical risk, to make it known to the bid team and Director and ensure that appropriate action is taken to mitigate the risk.
    5. To ensure that projects deliver the contracted engineering requirements using the highest levels of technical expertise, efficiency and quality.
    6. To help build the right environment so that we can recruit, develop, encourage and retain talented engineers to fulfil the present and future needs of the business.
    7. To promote the HOCHTIEF vision and culture to present and future clients.
 
  1. Guiding Principles
INTEGRITY
  • Take pride in your work and that of your team members
  • Understand and support others in the achievement of their own goals.
  • Encourage a fair culture; empowering and supporting your team or team members to initiate improvements to services by sharing information, questioning constructively, providing honest and open feedback.
  • Listen carefully to others – showing that you respect and value their input.
ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Look for ways to maximise the value of working together by building support, providing focus and given direction to deliver joint outcomes.
  • Take accountability for your work and own development needs.
  • Challenge and confront sub-standard performance and recognise good performance.
INNOVATION
  • Design, innovate and influence solutions to best address inefficiencies.
  • Promote and drive continuous improvement
  • Balance risk when considering innovative thinking and future possibilities.
  • Seek to learn from team members for the benefit of your own self-development.
DELIVER
  • Take personal responsibility for delivering services.
  • Be willing to go the extra mile for your customers.
  • Pursue a “can-do” attitude in all the work you can deliver.
  • Learn from and share experiences to ensure improved delivery.
  • Be visible and accessible to all your team/service members.
  • Work together with colleagues and customers and take the time to build effective and rational working relationships.
  • Support others in working together; help each other to develop common focus.
  • Work well and appreciate people who have different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.
  • Customers are both our clients and team members – recognise different perspectives and goals in order to maximise achievement for all parties.
SUSTAINABILITY
  • Work safely to maintain the health of both yourself and others.
  • Communicate relevant information regularly and effectively.
  • Take the time to build effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, colleagues and partners.
  • Embrace change to ensure our business is sustainable
 
  1. Role Accountabilities
    1. Ensure through their engineering teams that all HOCHTIEF engineering process and procedures are implemented.
    2. Provide the lead assurance role in design, construction, commissioning and handover for the projects under their responsibility.
    3. Provide technical advice and direct help to the sector leader, our clients and contracts, including input into the preparation of sector bids and submissions.
    4. Provide line management to all design managers working on their projects.
    5. Review internal procedures and processes (particularly engineering) as required to ensure that they are kept up to date and reflect the latest codes, standards and best practice.
    6. Promote the latest engineering developments, technology, innovations, methods and best practice in permanent and temporary works ensuring they are considered, developed, communicated and implemented both at bid stage and during construction.  
  2. Additional Duties
    1. Any other duties consistent with your status and seniority, as necessary to meet the needs of the Business of the Company.
    2. Ensure through their project engineering teams that minimum standards of safety, quality and environmental are maintained across the sector. Challenge and change poor practice in safety, quality and engineering procedures.
    3. Work with TSD to ensure that Themis holds best practice in relation to procedure, method statements, inspection and test plans, etc
    4. Promote HOCHTIEF to all clients, designers and other external organisations.
    5. Maintain contacts with Consultants, Clients, and other bodies as appropriate to represent HOCHTIEF demonstrating our ability to provide best value.
 
    1. Assist with the recruitment of engineers, at all levels, for their sector, including interviewing and identifying potential recruits from competitor companies.
    2. Assist with the training and development of engineers’ in the sector at all levels including the attainment of professional qualifications. Specifically take ownership of the HOCHTIEF engineering competencies and embed within their sectors.
    3. Assist with the movement of engineering staff between projects and tenders noting that there will be many transfers of engineers between sectors to ensure appropriate development and experience.
    4. Build the profile of the HOCHTIEF in schools, universities, consultants and other external organisations.
    5. Carry out duties for collaborative working in line with the HOCHTIEF UK Procedure for Collaborative Working and the JRMP (Joint Relationship Management Plan)  
  1. Key Safety Responsibilities
    1. Please see separate individual responsibilities for Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) matters attached.  
  2. Required Project knowledge
    1. Must be a Chartered Engineer or similar approved by the Head of Technical Services
    2. Will have both substantial construction and design experience.
    3. Ability to deputise for the Project Manager if required.
    4. Understand the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC  

Facilities Manager

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement solutions to recruit a Facilities Manager in Runcorn, Cheshire. The Facilities Manager role comes with a salary up to £48,000, up to 12.5% pension contributions, private medical and healthcare and supports across 3 facilities in Runcorn, Aberdeen and Isle of Wight. If you’re an experienced Facilities Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that continually strives to win more business and invests in the growth of its employees/company, then submit your CV to apply today                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to Operational Control, you will be:
  • Oversee the daily operations across 3 facilities within the group, ensuring the spaces are safe, operating efficiently and have all utilities, fire prevention, security, stock and general facilities management in place.
  • Plan and manage the budget for building maintenance and future site improvements where appropriate.
  • Schedule and manage repair and maintenance tasks, setting up preventive maintenance plans for the offices and working with external subcontractors to fulfil work requirements.
  • Travel to sites to set up welfare, ensuring the scope of works is mapped out and being delivered as expected.
  • Work on safety policies, inspect for hazards, and coordinate emergency drills.
  • Work with external facilities maintenance, security and cleaning companies, monitoring their performance to ensure workspaces are kept clean and safe.
  • Organize and oversee projects for site installations and renovations, ensuring they are finished on time and within budget.
  • Work with contractors and service providers. Manage contracts and monitor vendor performance.
  • Manage and develop an internal team of 2, manage workflows and providing feedback through performance reviews.
  • Other duties as required.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or in a similar senior role.
  • A BSc/ BA or equivalent in facilities management, engineering, business, or similar (preferred but not essential)
  • Ability to multitask and be proactive.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of ISO9001 standards
Personal skills The Facilities Manager role would suit someone who is:
  • Highly motivated and flexible attitude, with a focus on respect, collaboration, and integrity.
  • Flexible attitude to work, providing out of hours support if needed and able to travel to the different sites when needed.
Salary and benefits of the Systems Engineer role
  • Salary range of £40,000 - £48,000
  • 12.5% company pension, private medical insurance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Opportunities for career development within an international environment
  • A fun, collaborative working atmosphere with advanced technologies