Greg Storey

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a HSE Advisor on a 4 month contract basis for its OCGT plant based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire

 

The HSE Advisor position comes with a day rate of £350.00 to £400.00 per day. 

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• The ability to establish a rapport with all levels of management and safety representatives if and when required.
• Able to carry out effective investigations, audits, inspections and compile reports and recommendations as appropriate.
• Working closely with the HSE Manager onsite to monitor any findings across the project
• Work through HSE documentation for Sub-contractors across the project.
• PC literate with a good level of spreadsheet knowledge.
• Strong ability to influence others.
• Ability to understand the key issues in complex situations.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritize workload and meet targets.
• NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety Qualification
• Essential for this role if for someone to have vast experience with electrical packages for power stations i.e., overseen electrical scope of works.
• CDM knowledge is an essential requirement for this role. A clear understanding of CDM to be able practically use this knowledge if and when required.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE Advisor role:

 

• Stewartby, Bedfordshire
• £350.00 to £400.00 per day
• Start date - April

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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join the EPC Contractor on the new build OCGT plant based in Lincolnshire on a 4 months contract.

The Mechanical Fitter position comes with a flat hourly rate from £26.00 to £30.00 CIS. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Carry out the installation, maintenance, repair and alignment of mechanical equipment and plant systems in accordance with engineering drawings and project specifications.

• Close out mechanical punch list items, ensuring all outstanding works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• Perform equipment adjustments, repairs, overhauls and assembly activities on pumps, valves, rotating equipment, conveyors and associated mechanical systems.

• Support commissioning, testing and fault-finding activities to ensure mechanical systems are fully operational and ready for handover.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs and manufacturer documentation to support installation and maintenance works.

• Demonstrate experience within Power Plant Repair & Maintenance environments (Coal, GT, CCGT) and/or large-scale new-build energy and industrial construction projects.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Mechanical Fitter position:

• Lincolnshire.
• £26.00 to £30.00 per hour CIS
• Immediate start date
• 4 months

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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting 2 Electrical Testers to join a Electrical Main Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Irvine, Scotland on a 5 months contractor under the CIS scheme.

The Electrician positions come with an hourly rate of £24.00 per hour. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Perform electrical testing and commissioning of LV and MV cabling systems associated with Balance of Plant (BoP) infrastructure.

• Conduct insulation resistance testing (IR), continuity checks, polarity tests, and phase rotation verification on power and control cables.

• Interpret single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and cable schedules to verify correct installation.

• Ensure all cable terminations, joints, and connections meet industry standards and project specifications.

• Document test results clearly and accurately in line with QA/QC protocols.

• Coordinate with installation teams, supervisors, and commissioning engineers to troubleshoot faults or non-conformities.

• Verify correct cable routing, glanding, and tagging across BoP systems (e.g., transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and auxiliary equipment).

• Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) and site safety procedures at all times.

• Use appropriate testing tools (megger, multimeter, phase testers, etc.) and ensure they are calibrated and in good condition.

• Support pre-commissioning and energization activities under the direction of the electrical commissioning manager.

• Participate in punch-list activities and resolution of deficiencies.

• Maintain compliance with HSE regulations, electrical standards (e.g., IEC, BS7671), and site-specific quality procedures.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Electrical Tester positions:

• Irvine, Scotland
• £24.00 per hour (CIS)
• Immediate start date
• 5 months

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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 4x Commissioning Operators/Control Room Operators to join the EPC Contractor Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire.

The Commissioning Operator/Control Room Operator roles come with a day rate from £475.00 to £500.00 (Outside IR35). Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Support commissioning activities across Balance of Plant (BoP) systems, including fuel gas systems, water treatment, cooling systems, compressed air, and auxiliary plant.
• Operate and monitor plant systems from the control room (DCS/SCADA) during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and first gas introduction.
• Assist with plant start-up, shutdown, and functional testing, ensuring systems are brought online in a safe and controlled manner.
• Execute commissioning procedures, test plans, and check sheets, ensuring all activities are completed in line with project and OEM requirements.
• Monitor plant parameters and respond to alarms, supporting fault finding and troubleshooting during dynamic commissioning phases.
• Coordinate closely with commissioning engineers, OEMs, and field operators to ensure safe and efficient system handover and integration.
• Support permit-to-work, LOTO, and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with site safety rules during all commissioning activities.
• Assist in punch list management, defect identification, and resolution, supporting progression toward first fire and full plant operation.
• Assist the Plant Operators with Unblocking Boilers once first fire is reached.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Commissioning Operator / Control Room Operator positions:

• Chester, Cheshire
• £475.00 to £500.00 per day
• Immediate start date
• 5 months

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