Gemma Nixon

Engineering Manager

Battersea – Covering Various Sites

Waste Management

Up to £52,000 + Package

 

Introduction

Our client is a leading nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically driven energy generation services across London. As such, they are currently looking for an Engineering Manager to work across 3 of their Transfer Stations throughout London. Working in this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance programmes across the sites, ensuring they are operating effectively and efficiently.

 

The Role:

Working as the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for covering 3 main transfer stations throughout London, managing their entire engineering strategy and all maintenance teams. This will include:

• Overseeing all maintenance and engineering programmes across the sites, managing all planned maintenance, breakdowns and improvement projects for both mobile and static plant.
• Liaising with Senior Management and Site Managers to support with risk assessments, method statements and site compliance, ensuring its running in line with current legislation and company policies.
• Develop an effective planned maintenance strategy, minimising site down-time and utilising the engineer skill-sets within the team.
• Driving a continuous improvement culture, looking into new technologies and opportunities for development.
• Promoting, monitoring, and improving the safety culture, compliance and setting achievable targets for improvements.
• Report to senior teams and stakeholders on the performance of the engineering team.
• All other duties as required, both hands-on and administrative.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates should have experience working in an Engineering/ Maintenance Manager role previously, working with dynamic teams within an industrial process environment.

Candidates should be qualified in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and should have demonstrable success delivering a strong maintenance strategy.

Knowledge of current waste legislation is desirable and a strong health and safety understanding is a must. Candidates should hold their IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certificate.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible to travelling throughout London to various sites.

 

To Apply

To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at

[email protected] or call directly on 02392 222 964.

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with a globally recognised engineering and technology business to recruit a Business Development Manager for its EMEA client base. The pivotal Business Development Manager role comes with a salary up to £80,000, hybrid working and great benefits. If you’re a sales professional with experience in the nuclear sector and are looking to work for a global organisation that is expanding into the UK nuclear sector, backed by a global reputation for innovation in challenging, safety-critical environments, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Business Development Manager role As the Business Development Manager you will:  

• Drive the organisation’s entry into the nuclear sector by developing and executing a new business strategy focused on safety-critical components and connection technologies used in inspection, maintenance, and asset integrity applications.
• Identify and engage with key stakeholders across the UK, EMEA, and Middle East nuclear markets to build strong client relationships and secure new business opportunities.
• Act as the internal nuclear sector expert, advising senior leadership on market trends, key clients, and potential entry points for product adoption.
• Leverage existing industry knowledge and contacts to open doors, initiate conversations, and build credibility within nuclear networks.
• Navigate complex organisational structures within large clients to identify and influence decision-makers across engineering, procurement, and project delivery teams.
• Work closely with technical and commercial teams to position the company’s specialist mechanical products as viable, compliant solutions for nuclear applications.
• Represent the business at client meetings, site visits, and relevant industry events, effectively communicating technical value and commercial benefit.
• Provide regular market feedback to inform product development, strategic planning, and commercial positioning.
• Travel across the UK and internationally (approx. 40%) to support business development activity and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain a proactive, self-sufficient approach to business development, consistently generating new leads and driving long-term growth.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A degree or equivalent in engineering or a related field (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering) would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Proven track record in business development or technical sales within the nuclear sector is essential.

Personal skills   The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Well-versed in the nuclear industry's standards, stakeholder structures, and compliance requirements, with an understanding of how to engage Tier 1 contractors, regulators, and the wider supply chain.
• Experienced in selling into highly regulated, safety-critical environments such as nuclear, oil & gas, defence, or aerospace.
• Familiar with technical products such as mechanical assemblies or connection systems used in inspection, maintenance, or asset integrity applications.

Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role  

• Competitive base salary up to £80,000, depending on experience
• Life assurance at 4x base salary
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible, hybrid working model with international travel

 

Business Development Manager

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  Business Development Manager (Industrial)

   

  Field based role; based at home with travel to clients as required across Southern England and Southern Wales (within this role you will need to have the ability to travel widely and at short notice as required to fulfil the job role)

   

  Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

   

  25 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays), Pension scheme, Company vehicle

   

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  Are you a Business Development Manager looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

   

  If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in being responsible for business development and selling Technologies & Solutions for Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK) into the Industrial market in order to meet with the company’s revenue targets working to the company’s strategic business development plan. You will be driving and delivering business growth in these defined areas, including but not limited to planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and updating the company’s CRM system whilst building and maintaining strong internal & external customer relationships. At VWT UK, we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

   

  Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

  • Ensure sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve financial targets.

  • Work closely with the marketing team, on marketing and promotional activities.

  • Take the lead in ensuring regular scheduled meetings with existing customers to review relationships and secure long-standing business.

  • Maintain good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth.

  • Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network and promote the business.

   

  General requirements for the role:

  • A proven track history in business development and/or field based sales within the Industrial market.

  • Possess the drive and enthusiasm necessary to deliver business growth targets, be results orientated.

  • Be creative, innovative and passionate in your approach to driving sales, a ‘hunter’ not a ‘farmer’.

  • Excellent influencing, communication and strong negotiation skills with an ability to demonstrate appropriate business acumen and commercial awareness.

  • A collaborative and consultative approach to prospecting opportunities working with internal colleagues to maximise opportunities and knowledge.

  • Demonstrate a strong capacity to adapt to markets' philosophies & business drivers.

   

  In addition, can you say ‘yes’ to the following questions?

  • Are you organised and able to prioritise your workload?

  • Do you have an eye for detail?

  • Are you driven and self-motivated?

  • Are you a team player?

   

  What’s next?

  If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

   

  Our promise to you

  We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will have access to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, our market leading pension and share scheme, a range of employee discounts, company vehicle, private medical insurance (after one year of service) and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

   

  Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

   

  Diversity & Inclusion

  At VWT UK, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business.  We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

Field Service Technician

Waste Management

UK Based

£40,000 Per Annum

 

Introduction… Our client is a worldwide, leading business specialising in manufacturing and installing bespoke machines within the Recycling industry. They are looking for an Electro-Mechanical Field Service Technician to join their well established company, offering installations and on-going maintenance works to their customers up and down the UK.

 

Roles & Responsibilities As a Field Service Technician you will be responsible for:

• Attending various customer sites across the UK and Ireland to carry out various installations, repair works, and after sales service support works to specialist plant and machinery.
• Undertaking inspections and assessments of machinery to ensure optimal performance and that all plant remains effective.
• Carrying out reports and documentation detailing completed works and advisories and ensuring that the customer has had necessary follow ups.
• Providing technical and engineering support to customers as well as health and safety guidance and compliance.
• Attending company meetings and training in the Netherlands when required

 

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Electrical and Mechanical experience with relevant qualifications is essential
• Experience of working within the waste industry, ideally recycling
• Experience of working with compactors and balers
• Strong experience of working with heavy industrial machinery
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience is essential
• Strong customer service and people skills
• Happy to stay away during the working week occasionally

 

Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £40,000 basic salary
• Company van, phone and laptop
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Sam McSheaffrey on 02392 288 217 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the international leaders supporting in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Health Safety and Environmental Lead for its site operations on Hinkley Point C.  The rewarding Health, Safety and Environmental Lead role comes with a salary of up to £70,000 per annum, with the opportunity to join some of the leading work currently on-going at Hinkley Point C.   If you’re a HSE Lead and are looking to work for an organisation that is known for its innovative solutions and high-value technologies, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of QHSE you will:  

• Lead and develop the HPC HSE team, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the implementation of Quality, Health & Safety, Environment, and Radioprotection processes and systems.
• Manage internal and supplier audits, certifications (ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO19443), and other assurance activities.
• Support the executive team in meeting regulatory requirements, such as CDM.
• Collaborate with project and construction teams to implement and monitor HSE programs and performance indicators.
• Coordinate with site function leads for efficient resource use while maintaining functional independence.
• Act as the primary contact for clients and authorities (e.g., HSE, ONR) regarding HSE events and performance.
• Lead accident and incident analysis, implement action plans, and monitor progress.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and the closing process of accidents and incidents.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Expertise in ISO standards (14001, 45001, 19443) and knowledge of Integrated Management Systems, ideally with an internal auditor certification for ISO14001 and ISO45001.
• IOSH/NEBOSH safety certification.
• Experience in accident/incident investigation and problem-solving.
• Experience in highly regulated industries, with nuclear industry experience preferred.
• Project delivery experience and work on construction sites or challenging environments.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and performance management techniques (FMEA, A-Z, 5 Whys LEAN, Six Sigma).

    Personal skills The HSE Lead role would suit someone who has:  

• Excellent team-working and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Results-driven with a focus on meeting commitments and deadlines.
• Resilient and adaptable with a positive outlook.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

    Salary and benefits of the HSE Lead role  

• Basic Salary up to £70,000
• 25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (1 day for every 2 years’ service) 8% Employer pension contribution and many more fantastic benefits.   

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Astute’s team is partnering with one of the UK leaders in waste management and specialist industrial services to recruit a Waste Coordinator to join its team in Berkeley. The Waste Coordinator role comes with a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus 25 days annual leave. If you’re a Waste Coordinator and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will:

• Actively promote and support the company’s safety culture, behaviour, and values in all services and activities.
• Help with operations and development of waste treatment and disposal services, ensuring safety for the public, environment, and staff.
• Make sure all environmental permits, regulations, contracts, and company guidelines are followed.
• Prepare and organise waste management documents, including records and paperwork to go with each waste shipment from one site to another.
• Work with accredited labs to manage tests and ensure timely results.
• Review and assess test results.
• Decide how to handle waste based on the test results.
• Communicate with the client for approval of document packs.
• Coordinate with transport companies to arrange waste shipment logistics.
• Inspect waste and facilities to ensure everything is in order.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry/Physics related subject
• Full UK Driving license
• An interest in the environmental/ waste management industry
• Safety conscious with a view to improve safety culture/report any H&S issues
• Ability to deal with clients in a professional manner

Salary and benefits of the Waste Coordinator role

• Basic Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Health Care and other benefits

   

Job Title: Health Physics Monitor (HPM)

Location: Urenco Capenhurst, Cheshire Department: Health Physics / Radiation Protection Reports to: Health Physics Team Leader

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Health Physics Monitor to support radiation protection activities across the site. The successful candidate will be responsible for working to support the appointed RPA on-site for monitoring radiation levels, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting operational teams to maintain a safe working environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine and non-routine radiological monitoring and contamination surveys.

• Assist in the implementation of radiological protection measures and controls.

• Operate and maintain radiation monitoring equipment.

• Support investigations into radiological incidents or alarms.

• Record and report monitoring data in accordance with regulatory and site-specific requirements.

• Provide front-line support to operational staff regarding radiological safety and best practice.

• Participate in emergency response drills and actual events as required.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in radiation protection or health physics monitoring (e.g., RPA2000-accredited training or equivalent).

• Strong understanding of radiological safety principles and regulations.

• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to safety.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a regulated environment.

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering and technology organisation specialising in complex maritime and defence systems to recruit a Research Engineer for its facility in Winfrith Newburgh. The Research Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits package including dental insurance, travel insurance and enhanced holiday allowance, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research and development projects that support future technologies and capabilities. If you’re a Research Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional development, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Research Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:  

• Design, build, test and develop low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) systems and concepts.
• Support the development of innovative technologies through prototype design, testing, data analysis, and evaluation.
• Plan and lead laboratory and field-based testing activities, including acting as Trials Officer where required.
• Design scientific test plans and methodologies to validate technical concepts and meet project objectives.
• Select, configure and operate measurement and instrumentation equipment.
• Develop bespoke test setups and systems to support research and development activities.
• Produce technical documentation including test plans, method statements, risk assessments, and technical reports.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical systems during testing and trials.
• Analyse test data to identify trends, relationships, and technical conclusions.
• Develop bespoke software tools using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar platforms to support modelling, testing, and analysis.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, customers, and stakeholders to translate research concepts into practical engineering solutions.
• Support bid and proposal activities through technical input, work package development, and estimation activities.
• Participate in UK and overseas testing programmes, including at-sea trials where required.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Previous experience within a research, development, testing, or engineering environment.
• Experience planning, executing, and documenting system tests and trials.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and their integration.
• Experience using measurement and instrumentation equipment.
• Programming experience using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar software.
• Experience within the defence, maritime, naval, or advanced engineering sectors would be advantageous.
• Experience participating in field or at-sea trials would be beneficial.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

  Personal skills   The Research Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• An excellent communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and adaptable problem solver
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated with a passion for innovation and technology development.
• Confident in making decisions and taking ownership of technical challenges.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of environmental, health, and safety performance.
• Flexible and willing to travel within the UK and overseas when required.

  Salary and benefits of the Research Engineer role  

• Competitive Salary and benefits package including:
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Flexible working scheme
• Travel Insurance
• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Income Protection
• Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Discount scheme and more.

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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