Greg Storey

Commissioning Shift Operator Locations - Leicestershire Duration - 3 months Immediate start Day rate - £450.00 to £500.00 The Role We are currently recruiting for a Commissioning Shift Operator to join a fast paced commissioning team on the Waste to Energy facility based in Berkshire. Our client have several live projects within the energy sector in the UK and overseas, so there may be an opportunity to work across more projects with them. Role Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads this for the project.
• Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management, HSE and commissioning team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under his control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Prepares and issues Permits to Work and system isolations for works within the shift, Mechanical, Process and Electrical (HV and LV preferable SAP authorization)
• Ensures that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time requirements
• Independently operates, monitors and maintains systems according to the scope of responsibility, in the control room and on site
• Responsible to update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes
• Optimizes processes in collaboration with our clients Commissioning Team.
• Supervises both the client shift personnel and the work performed by suppliers during operation
• Executes hands on training with the client personnel
• Liaises and coordinates with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Lead Engineers
• Participates in regular control tours throughout the plant according to our clients site tour protocol
• Reports any variations and issues to the Commissioning Manager
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Keeps the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all site related activities

Skills and job specifics:

• Mechanical/Electrical Occupation, Technician.
• Experienced as a leader in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements
• Must have Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent
• BOP experience
• Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent
• Experience Operating and leading a shift team on large thermal power plants
• DCS system knowledge
• Experience working for the EPC across Power projects is desirable.
• Capability to read and understand P&IDs, electrical and instrumentation drawings.

If you are interested in hearing more about these opportunities then please contact Greg Storey on [email protected] or on 02392 222 966

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Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

4 months Contract

Location - Isle of Wight

Day Rate - £500 - £550 per day

Start date - September 2023

The Role We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join the end Client on the new build Waste to Energy facility based on the Isle of Wight. Our Client is a leading engineering and operations specialist in the renewable energy field, who are constantly growing in the UK market as a leading Client.

As Mechanical Commissioning Engineer, you will bring demonstrable commissioning experience and practical skills to the commissioning team. Working closely with the Commissioning Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing and documenting of commissioning and handover activities on the project and programme of works in a safe manner, fully in accordance with company processes, systems, procedures and specifications. 

Responsibilities include:

• Working in collaboration with the construction team, ensuring that mechanical commissioning activities are planned safely and to required quality standards and specifications
• Providing appropriate support throughout the commissioning phase of the project
• Updating of commissioning documentation including site reports and assisting with O&M manuals
• Carrying out and recording of all commissioning tests
• Liaising with onsite subcontractors where necessary
• Reporting to the Commissioning Manager and updating relevant personnel on site progress 
• Adhered to health and safety regulations and reporting any incidents appropriately.

Skills & Requirements:

• Commissioning experience gained within Energy from Waste, Biomass, and Gasification projects. 
• Proven track record in a similar role and ability to communicate well at all levels
• Ability to work well independently and as well as part of a team

If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Greg on 02392 222 966 or contact me at [email protected]

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Site Manager (Solar) to join the Principal Contract on the delivery of on a new build 20MW Solar farm based in Caerphilly, Wales. The Site Manager (Solar) position comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £550.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Coordinate logistics with Project Manager and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment
• Conduct pre-construction site assessments and manage site setup, including temporary facilities, temporary access roads, and laydown areas.
• Lead and manage on-site subcontractor teams ensuring efficient workflows for timely completion.
• Supervise all construction activities, including but not limited to: delivery logistics and materials distribution, groundworks, civil works, structure installation, module mounting, electrical and earthing works, commissioning, site reinstatement
• Collaborate with Principal Designer during the development of the Risk Register during pre-construction, and ensure a smooth handover when construction starts.
• Act as Principal Contractor and ensure all construction activities comply with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations, including CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations.
• Implement and enforce health and safety plans, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS).
• Promote a culture of safety and conduct regular toolbox talks focused on daily planned activities and associated risks, site inspections, and incident reporting.
• Ensure that all work is executed to high standards and in line with Employer Requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide regular updates to the project manager, including progress reports, cost tracking, and risk assessments.
• Monitor project progress, identify and address potential time and cost overruns.
• Optimise resource allocation, including manpower, materials, and equipment, to maximise efficiency.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale solar farm projects, ideally 20MW+.
• Experienced in UK construction practices, regulations, and standards, including CDM compliance.
• Desired but not compulsory: 
  • Relevant certifications in construction management, (e.g. Black Manager’s CSCS Card, Gold Supervisor’s CSCS Card)
• Relevant certifications in health and safety (e.g., SMSTS, NEBOSH, IOSH)

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Manager (Solar) position:

• Caerphilly, Wales
• £500.00 to £550.00 per day outside IR35
• Start date - June 2026
• 6 months

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Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Planning Manager to join the Main Contractor on the installation of over 400 overhead lines routes from Fort Augustus to the Isle of Skye. This is a contract position for 6 months Inside IR35.

The Planning Manager position come with a day rate from £650.00 to £700.00 inside IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Lead the planning and programming of works for 448 overhead line routes, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality standards.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.

• Coordinate planning activities across civils, engineering, and installation teams involved in pylon foundations and line erection.

• Work closely with design teams to integrate technical outputs into construction programmes.

• Manage interfaces between civils works (foundations, access roads, crane pads) and overhead line installation teams.

• Identify and mitigate programme risks, delays, and dependencies, providing regular updates to senior management.

• Produce and maintain baseline, short-term lookahead, and recovery plans as required.

• Support contract management through progress reporting, critical path analysis, and earned value tracking.

• Liaise with stakeholders including contractors, land agents, utilities, and local authorities on planning matters.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements within all planning activities.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Planning Manager position:

• Fort Augustus
• Immediate start
• £650.00 to £700.00 per day (Inside IR35)
• 6 months (strong possibility for an extension)

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Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a Leading Sub-Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit 2x Riggers on 8 month contracts for their Waste to Energy facility based in Cheshire The Riggers will come with an hourly rate from £25.00 to £27.00.     Key skills and responsibilities:   

• Main responsibility will be to work within a multi-disciplined team carrying out Rigging duties as specified. 
• They are responsible for aligning and anchoring the machinery, attaching loads, controlling the movement of heavy equipment, and ensuring the rigging is safe for use.
• Working closely with the Health and Safety professionals on site to coordinator planned lifting of heavy equipment.
• Assemble temporary equipment such as scaffolding, Pre-cast fascades and other temporary works alongside the TWC coordinator on site.
• Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved.
• Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment.
• Valid CSCS certificate
• OSHA qualification

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Rigger positions:

 

• £25.00 to £27.00 per hour
• Cheshire
• Start date - August 2024

 

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Technical Asset/Product Manager to join a leading Operator within the UK's Renewable Industry on a 6 months contract basis. The role is a hybrid position, with the site office being based in Edinburgh.

The Technical Asset/Product Manager position comes with a day rate from £600.00 to £700.00 Outside IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Lead the definition and delivery of an off-the-shelf asset management platform for renewable energy assets (BESS, solar, wind)
• Conduct a full review of existing systems, data flows, and asset-level digital capabilities to identify gaps and opportunities
• Gather and translate business and technical requirements from internal stakeholders into a clear, structured specification
• Produce a detailed technical specification (RFP/tender pack) to support vendor selection
• Evaluate and compare platform providers, supporting technical due diligence and solution design discussions
• Act as a key advisor throughout the tender process, responding to vendor queries and shaping the final solution
• Ensure the platform enables real-time performance monitoring, including asset data (e.g. yield, temperature, alarms) and KPI dashboards
• Define and support system integrations (e.g. finance platforms, reporting tools, energy trading systems)
• Identify and address data, system, and process gaps to ensure successful platform implementation
• Support the initial implementation and rollout phase, ensuring alignment between technical solution and business needs

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Technical Asset / Product Manager position:

• Hybrid position - Head office based in Edinburgh
• £600.00 to £700.00 per day
• Immediate start date
• 6 months contract

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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 3x C&I Commissioning Technician to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire. The C&I Commissioning Technician come with a day rate of £450.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Carry out Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility.
• Perform loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation.
• Assist with commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant.
• Ideally have Valmet DCS experience on a power generation project.
• Follow and implement commissioning procedures, method statements, and test documentation in line with OEM and EPC requirements.
• Support functional testing during cold commissioning, verifying interlocks, alarms, permissives, and cause & effect functionality.
• Participate in hot commissioning activities including first fire, steam blows, turbine rolling, and grid synchronisation from a C&I perspective.
• Identify and assist in troubleshooting control system faults, signal issues, communication errors, and instrumentation performance during commissioning.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and process commissioning teams to support safe and coordinated system energisation.
• Adhere to site safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and commissioning risk assessments during all testing phases.
• Support performance testing, emissions monitoring validation, and completion of commissioning documentation for handover to operations.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the C&I Commissioning Technician positions:

• Chester, Cheshire
• £450.00 per day outside IR35
• Immediate start date
• 5 months

INDPOW

Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for 2 Mechanical Supervisors to oversee 2 25MW Solar farms in Torino and Ancona, Italy for a large-scale global EPC Contractor. The duration of the contracts is 5 months with a possible extension if work is not completed on time.

The Mechanical Supervisor positions come with a day rate from €400.00 to €500.00 per day. The role can either be via the EOR or AOR route. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Oversee and supervise the full mechanical scope of works across two 25MW solar PV projects located in Ancona and Torino, Italy.

• Act as the primary mechanical representative for the EPC contractor on site, ensuring works are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of works.

• Monitor installation quality of mechanical components, including mounting structures, racking systems, and associated plant equipment.

• Ensure all mechanical activities comply with project drawings, technical standards, and contractual requirements.

• Implement and maintain site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in line with company and client policies.

• Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews, identifying and resolving any mechanical issues or risks.

• Coordinate closely with electrical, civil, and project management teams to ensure seamless integration of all disciplines.

• Maintain accurate site documentation, including method statements, risk assessments, inspection records, and progress reports.

• Support commissioning and handover phases by ensuring mechanical installations are completed, tested, and signed off to required standards.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Mechanical Supervisor positions:

 

• Torino & Ancona
• €400.00 to €500.00 per day
• Start date - February 2026
• 5 months initially 
• AOR or EOR

INDREN

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for an Accountant to join the Finance Division for a growing EPC Contractor within the Power and Renewable Energy Industries on a 12 months fixed term contract basis in Central London.

The Accountant position comes with a salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and trial balance, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial records
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports in line with group reporting requirements and consolidation timelines
• Manage SAP S/4HANA (Finance/FA module) activities, including postings, reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting
• Oversee and coordinate the year-end and interim external audit process, acting as the main point of contact for auditors
• Support group consolidation by preparing and submitting accurate financial data within strict deadlines
• Liaise closely with the tax team to ensure compliance with UK tax regulations, VAT returns, and statutory requirements
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g. UK GAAP / IFRS)
• Collaborate with UK and HQ teams to ensure consistency in financial processes, controls, and reporting standards
• Contribute to process improvements and system efficiencies within SAP S/4HANA and wider finance operations

Location, salary and timeframe of the Accountant position:

• Central London
• Salary - £45,000 to £55,000
• Start date - May 2026
• 12 months fixed term contract

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