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Role – Commissioning Engineer Location: Midlands Competitive Salary     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Commissioning 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. They are currently looking for a Commissioning Engineer to work in a field-based role around the whole of the UK. Working as a Commissioning Engineer, you will be expected to travel widely and at short notice as required to support in the installation and commissioning of a variety of process water equipment.                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring all customer sites are prepped to accept water process equipment, including paperwork and risk assessment completion in advance. Once on site you will also be responsible for the management of projects including auditing of all on-site activities.
• Both Mechanical and Electrical installation and commissioning of the equipment, following electrical diagrams and working with on-site teams to ensure the plant is running correctly.
• Carrying out any breakdown maintenance as required and ensuring all equipment is serviced regularly and ready to operate in line with customer expectations.
• Maintaining maintenance schedules, adequate supplies of spare parts and ensuring all units are safe and roadworthy and ready to always use.
• Assisting clients with technical faults.
• Installing new equipment when needed.

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

• HNC/ Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering /C&G 17/18th Edition.
• Candidates should also have a background in performing mechanical or electrical maintenance/service work.
• Experience working in a similar role within the water industry is desirable.
• A full, valid driving licence

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

• Competitive Salary of up to £45,000
• Pension package
• Company phone and tablet
• Holiday package  
• Company Car/Van

    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 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.     INDREC  

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading Client within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Contracts Manager on an initial 6 months basis for their new build Waste to Energy facility in the Teesside area.

The Contracts Manager comes with a day from £500.00 to £600.00 per day.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• To lead and work with the Project Delivery Team in developing and negotiating the EPC
• Contract and other ancillary contracts supported by external lawyers.  The form of EPC Contract will be based on a flow down form the Authority’s Waste Infrastructure Development Programme (WIDP) form of contract.
• Draft the Conditions of Contract and input into the Commercial and Technical Schedules to ensure alignment across all documents.
• Advise on and review the security package (PCG, Bonds, Collateral Warranties, Insurances) and ensue that the risk is fully understood and appropriately allocated.
• Liaise with all the clients Departments (Capital Projects / Business Development / Legal / Operations / Finance/ Treasury/ Insurance / SHEQS) and ensure that all of the clients requirements have been adequately reflected in the EPC Contract.
• Respond to queries from external advisers (Lawyers / Lenders Technical Adviser / Lenders Legal Adviser).
• Check full contract documents prior to contract award.
• Ensure Company policies, procedures and standards are rigorously applied.
• Ensure synergies across the group are maximised in contract management arrangements.
• Support the Project Delivery Team in the contract administration of the EPC Contract. A proactive approach is required to ensure that all contractual communication response timeframes are adhered to and that the relevant communications / notifications are being issued. 
• Work closely with Project Controls and Project Delivery Managers / Representatives on risk management, change or cost control. 
• Review and draft communications and Notices on behalf of the Project Manager or Representative as may be required.
• Prepare documentation and provide advice to support any dispute resolution proceedings.
• Lead in the review and maintenance of contractual securities (e.g. review of collateral warranties, insurances, bonds etc.) to ensure continuity of cover and compliance with the contract conditions.
• Advise as appropriate on any contractual steps to be taken to avoid or recover from delay or cost escalation that may occur.
• Lead in pricing negotiations with EPC Contractors to include indexation mechanisms.
• Assist in the preparation of Investment Review Committee (IRC) submissions.
• Check Payment Applications and assist in the processing of invoices.
• Advise on likely cost recovery as a result of liquidated damages.
• Preparation of the final account or similar financial statement or agreement as required by the Project Delivery Team.
• Legal qualifications or experience.
• Relevant chartership.
• Familiarity with Project Financing on major infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with the WIDP form of contract and IChemE form of contract.
• Experience of representing clients and negotiating major infrastructure contracts from inception through to contract award.
• Familiarity with ERF or similar process-based construction projects.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Contracts Manager position:

• Home based with occasional travel to and from their site in Teesside.
• £600.00 to £650.00 per day (outside IR35)
• February 2025

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a highly successful and busy engineering company focused on providing Engineering solutions into the to recruit a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager for their office based in Wickford, Essex. The Health, Safety & Environmental Manager role comes with a highly competitive salary up to £50,000 (DOE), plus a company van and bonus scheme. If you’re a HSE Manager and are looking for a new & exciting opportunity to work in the engineering sector, apply today.               Responsibilities and duties: As HSE Manager you will:

• Manage the HSE strategy including policies, guidelines and HSE Management systems.
• Monitor and report on the HSE procedures ensuring compliance with relevant HSE legislation.
• Assist with other departments and clients to address all HSE issues.
• Lead safety audits both internally and externally.
• Lead accident & incident investigations including carrying out analysis to identify trends to identify improvements.
• Provide safety consultations to managers.
• Carry out in house HSE training.
• Conduct HSE audits on sub-contractors.
• Prepare HSE documentation for new tenders.
• Support outages and projects on client sites, which may include travelling and working away from time to time.

Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum five years relevant experience in a similar role working in a transferable sector such as Power Generation, COMAH, Refineries, Process Plants etc.
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or industry equivalent
• Ideally a minimum Grad IOSH
• Experience in HSE Management including ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001
• Full clean driving licence

Personal skills: The HSE Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Able to influence with gravitas and gain buy in at all levels.
• Positive and proactive approach to HSE.
• Confident, self-motivated and ambitious.
• Flexible to work away.
• Familiar with complex engineering projects and potential hazards.

Salary and benefits of the role:

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum (DOE)
• Bonus scheme
• Full company benefits
• Use of a company van

INDPOW  

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading renewable energy company, a market leader in solar operations, to recruit a Field Service Engineer covering the South of England, with occasional travel for business needs. The role involves onsite service and maintenance of large-scale solar assets. This strategically important Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40k plus a vehicle. If you’re a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people first, upload your CV to apply today! Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

Professional Qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal Skills: The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays 
• Great company culture and regular social events 
• Bonus programme 
• Pension scheme 

INDREN

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Service Technician for its Stirling site. The Service Technician role comes with a salary of £34,000 plus bonus and pension scheme and great career progression opportunities. If you’re an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with a Level 3 or Equivalent qualification and you are looking to work for an organisation that offers a great team working environment, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Service Technician you will:  

• Performing maintenance both scheduled and unscheduled according to company manuals and regulations.
• Perform fault finding, troubleshooting and ad hoc repairs with autonomy when necessary.
• Carry out more complex repairs/exchanges of components in collaboration with technical support including the lead technician.
• Conduct all preparations works for maintenance activities.
• Ensure HSE is a high focus by always following the regulations in place.
• Ensure all equipment including vehicles to ensure all in good working and roadworthy order.
• Complete any reporting accurately and on time.
• Complete inventory checks and be responsible for ensuring materials needed are on site.
• Other required service tasks.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC, NVQ, Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical training/education.
• Basic HSE knowledge and ability to develop skill set in this area.
• Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data systems.
• Chester Step would be an advantage.
• Experienced in understanding technical data to fault find and problem solve.
• Knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.
• Must hold valid driving license.

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

• Able to work at heights, outside in all conditions.
• A great team player.
• Agile and able to adapt in a fast-paced industry.
• Flexible to work overtime.
• Proactive in their approach to tasks.

    Salary and benefits of the Service Technician role  

• Salary of £34,000
• Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
• Mon-Fri working week, with weekends on call (1 in 3)
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme
• 5% company bonus

Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Sheffield. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of £32,100 with an expected OTE of £40,000. This role will be based out of their site in Sheffield, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you’re have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:  

• Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK’s power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK.
• You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework.
• You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends.
• The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering.

    Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience of working in a “hands-on” position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary.
• A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications.
• A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week.
• A pro-active and can-do attitude.
• Happy to travel across the UK.

    Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role  

• Basic salary of up to £32,000, OTE £40,000
• Generous holiday package – 25 Days
• Paid Travel and Expenses.
• Structured development and progression opportunity.

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Power company to recruit an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer for their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant in Plymouth.   The EC&I Engineer role comes with starting salary of up to £70,000 + benefits package.      If you are an Electrically biased EC and I Engineer, with experience working on High Voltage systems are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties    Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for:  

• Managing the integrity of HV/LV Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) systems onsite including Generators, Transformers, Motors, Electrical control systems, DC systems, and HV/LV distribution systems.
• Collaborating closely with the EC&I Support Engineer and EC&I Graduate Engineer to distribute responsibilities, ensuring high levels of availability, reliability, knowledge retention, and compliance to relevant internal and external technical standards and legislation.
• Planning and executing electrical inspections activities, both technically and financially, during scheduled outages.
• Developing a longer-term planning view, managing the asset through station life and system obsolescence.
• Ensuring the correct maintenance plans are in place for electrical and control systems, carried out, and the periodicity is correct to maximise reliability.
• Support the Engineering and Maintenance teams in fault finding, engineering solutions, and root cause analysis on electrical and control issues.
• Delivering on and project managing capital projects on electrical and control systems such as upgrades and replacement.
• Contributing to budget planning across 5 year rolling business plan period for electrical systems. Oversee and manage within year delivery and phasing of electrical budgets.
• Managing electrical contracts through identification, budgeting, specification and execution.
• Leading on management of Electrical works ensuring high levels of quality management and documentation at all stages.

    Professional qualifications    We are looking for someone with the following:   

• HND / Degree qualified Engineer in relevant subject (such as Electrical Engineering)
• Experience working on High Voltage (1000V and above) and Low Voltage Electrical Systems in heavy industrial setting
• A strong understanding of Controls and Instrumentation equipment.
• Any experience working on Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or on HV and LV protection would be highly desirable.
• Experience on DCS (Distributed Control Systems) would be useful.

    Personal skills    The Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who:  

• Has strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook.
• Is able to quickly adapt to changes, handle pressure, and prioritise to meet deadlines.  
• Has strong problem-solving skills.
• Is highly motivated, self-driven, and self-aware.
• Is able to promote a strong workplace safety culture.

    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role   

• £65,000 - £70,000
• Monday to Friday
• Additional benefits including bonus  

INDPOW

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.

 

Site Based BMS Controls Engineer

 

Job Description:

Mitie is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools, and government offices. Mitie has over 77,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there's no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us.

Plan Zero is Mitie's initiative to make net-zero carbon happen. Our knowledge of customer estates, combined with our ability to execute a zero-carbon strategy from assessment through to delivery is, we believe, unrivalled.  Our customers include the biggest organisations in the UK and to date we have saved them over 353,000 tonnes of carbon.

We believe every organisation has a responsibility to act to reduce their impact on the planet and we are recruiting talented, passionate people to help us make Plan Zero happen.

 Our key drivers are Zero Carbon, Zero Waste and Significant Biodiversity Net Gain.

www.planzerocarbon.com

 

How will make Plan Zero happen?

Mitie Controls are a leading supplier of BMS services and solutions throughout the UK and have built established partner relationships with the leading BMS manufacturers.

The activities delivered by this highly skilled team is ensuring optimal performance of new BMS installations and upgrades across Mitie's client's sites to maintain comfort conditions and drive down energy usage in our goal to achieve Zero Carbon.

Following significant growth in Mitie's FM contract Base, Mitie Controls are now seeking to recruit experienced and enthusiastic BMS Controls Engineers to join our established and successful team of BMS professionals.

This site based role offers a variety of challenges which will provide the opportunity for the engineers to become part of a professional proactive site operation delivering PPM activities, reactive calls and commissioning works.

You will be part of a two person BMS team working alongside Mitie's Operational M&E team which is based at this large multiple building site.

The Trend BMS installed throughout this site includes a number of previous generation controllers, so ideally you will have experience of IQ2s, IQ3s, IQ4s, 963 and IQVision.

You will need to be suitably qualified and have experience and training of the Trend Building Management System with knowledge of previous generation equipment and be extremely confident in fault finding. You will also need to have a strong technical understanding of networking and HVAC plant and applications along with an electrically biased experience.

 

What will you do day to day?

• Provide an exceptional level of commitment and professionalism in delivering value enhancing BMS PPM activities.
• Work closely with the site operations team and the client to address reactive callouts and remedial / upgrade works.
• Work alongside the site management teams to contribute to the overall strategy and development of the BMS across the site.
• Carryout surveys, identification and quoting of small / remedial works which will benefit both the client and the Mitie site teams
• Become involved in larger project works and take ownership for these throughout the site on an ad hoc basis.
• Have the opportunity to design and configure controller strategies and schematics to improve the usability of the BMS.
• Use initiative to proactively adopt tasks and work alongside the site team, energy managers and sub-contractors to make the site better.
• Seek opportunities to gain greater experience of Tridium, Trend and Distech through integration projects and engineering.
• Be focused on the Mitie Plan Zero initiative and support all service line opportunities wherever possible.
• Ensure all Health and Safety standards are maintained across the site

 

Who will you work with?

The National BMS Operation consists of a team of over 50 engineers, managers and support colleagues. You will be an integral part of this team whilst more locally being part of the London and Southern region where you will report into the Regional BMS Operations Manager. On a daily basis you will work alongside another BMS engineer and the site Mitie M&E delivery team.   

 

What Experience & Skills should you have?

• You should have knowledge and experience equal to the Trend Expert competency level and have the ability to confidently modify controller software and schematics for 963 & IQVision.
• Experience of previous generation Trend controllers will be essential.
• You will need to be confident in the use of the Trend SET (Software Engineering Tool).
• Preferably you will be experienced in integrating solutions / systems through a number of different protocols including Modbus, MBus, Bacnet. This would include having an understanding of Metering and Open Protocol solutions.
• A good knowledge of IT networks and IP Configuration would be beneficial.
• Be effective in anticipating and understanding customer expectations and ensure customer requirements are met and expectations appropriately managed.
• Have confidence in building partner relationships with customers and suppliers focusing on solving any problems.

 

Role:

Test Engineer - HV

Location:

Southampton

Package Details:

39 Hours per week + Overtime

 

Introduction…

We are currently recruiting for a Test Engineer with sound electrical knowledge, brilliant customer service skills and flexibility/happy to travel, to join a world leading group in the energy and telecom cable system industry.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Test Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and progress of High Voltage testing – liaising regularly with project manager, site manager and site Engineers.
• Interfacing with the Test Engineering Manager to accurately project completion information and up to date plans, allowing the production of accurate costs.
• Communicating the plans and variations to the appropriate persons (Test Engineering Manager, project managers, site Engineers etc).
• Perform site assessments prior to high voltage testing and produce detailed method statements and risk assessments. 
• Carry out the erection and setup of test equipment defined by the Test Engineering Manager.
• Organization of Test Department and subcontractor resources to achieve test program.
• Coordinating the ongoing maintenance, calibration, and repair of test equipment.
• Required to work away at different sites 3 out of 4 weeks during the month.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• An electrical engineering background with previous experience of working in a high voltage environment.
• Very good computer literacy, particularly regarding Microsoft Word, Excel and Access with the capability of writing technical reports of high quality.
• A National Grid Competent Person qualification would be an advantage

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Company car + fuel card + available for private use
• Overnight stay allowance (20% of daily rate)
• Weekend overtime
• Call out and emergency call out allowances
• Competitive salary
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Private Healthcare

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393910037 and ask to speak to Charlotte Jones who can tell you more.