Astute People Ltd

Role: Lead EC&I Commissioning Engineer Appointed By: Head of Construction and Commissioning (via Commissioning Manager) Reports To: Commissioning Manager Role description: Delivering commissioning projects to meet the appropriate national legal requirements and Client’s requirement specification, the developed technical specifications and applied standards.  Provide commissionability input into the detail design and construction processes.         Academic Requirements

• Level 4 Qualification (e.g. HNC) preferred but ‘commissioning specific’ experience may be considered in lieu of qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
• CSCS/ECS Affiliated cards (in date) in specific discipline
• Member of institution (IET etc.) preferred

Security Clearance Requirements

• SC or DV - Mandatory for access to site

Experience requirements - Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Electrical & Instrumentation and Control Systems commissioning experience

• Experience in the nuclear industry
• Previous site experience (nuclear)
• AWE experience
• Conversant with Siemens S7 and Simocode, WinCC, Profibus and PICS software packages
• For Electrical Commissioning Engineers only – 18th Edition IEE Regulations (Electrical)
• Be familiar with commissioning procedures for TCA’s, Fob’s (or CR’s) and handover.

Principal Tasks and Responsibilities  

• Supervision of the Commissioning technicians under their direct responsibility.
• Adherence to the agreed Commissioning Quality Management System and ensuring that the commissioning team members correctly apply procedures, codes and standards to commissioning activities.
• Interface with the Client team and other project disciplines (Design Engineering, Training, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Construction, Operations and Maintenance)
• Functional inputs to Commissioning Deliverables.
• Day to day progress monitoring and reporting.
• Input to, production and checking of Commissioning Documentation (including Test Documentation, Commissioning Reports).
• Assisting the Commissioning Team Leader in the identification of the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) requirements – approval of vendor test documentation, witnessing of vendor testing, approval of vendor test results where required.
• Responsible for production and checking of the Commissioning Test Documentation.
• Ensuring that all mandatory test pre-requisites are in place
• Carry out Risk Assessment and produce Safe Systems of Work
• Responsible for the execution of commissioning tests to schedule.
• Responsible for the satisfactory completion of all commissioning execution records and results and control of all raw data associated with the tests they carry out.
• Review and acceptance of completed test records.
• Compilation and review of Commissioning LTQR packages
• Provision of discipline specific subject matter expertise.
• Day to Day planning of commissioning execution activities.

 

Technical Lead Engineer - Valves

• Employees can work remotely
• Full-time
• ASSYSTEM Job: Engineering / Technical
• Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Permanent
• ASSYSTEM Sector: Nuclear

Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Job Description

Key Responsibility: 

Supporting the delivery of nuclear power plant operating equipment to the client, from external suppliers, through the following activities:

• Create/amend technical specifications for new equipment scope, utilising expert inputs where applicable.
• Perform surveillance and approval of contractor deliverables and design activities.
• Lead contract technical and project meetings
• Resolution activities for multi-disciplinary technical issues and queries, including input to/ownership of resolving technical Open Points (OP), interface queries and Design Changes (UKDC).
• Management of technical specialists to perform review of deliverables and to resolve technical issues.
• Review and approve contract amendments and exemptions (CTSs, ERs)
• Liaise with RD and client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems/structures

Qualifications

Profile:

• Understanding of nuclear process and mechanical interfaces (anchorages, civil work, piping, fluids, radioprotection, safety, systems engineering)
• Good knowledge of Valves 
• Capable of producing technical specifications
• Sound understanding of nuclear processing regulations
• Experience on the design of the EPR TEP/TEU systems, or other nuclear / safety classified tanks, fluid handling systems and mechanical components.
• Experience of equipment supply contracts and contract forms such as NEC/FIDIC.

Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Electrical Field Service Engineer - Industrial Engineering

Essex & the South East Competitive salary + overtime + van + laptop + phone

 

Introduction…

We are recruiting for an Electrical Field Service Engineer to join a company who provide maintenance solutions and technical support to large process plants including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Petrochemical and Aggregate Production Facilities. The role involves travelling to various sites in the Essex and East London area and providing technical support on the maintenance and overhaul of equipment

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance, repair and overhaul on a variety equipment such as; Motors, Control Panels, Actuators, Transformers, Conveyors and Generators, etc
• Ensuring the maintenance reports and logs are kept up to date
• Ensuring maintenance activities are carried out within defined budgets
• Diagnosing and fault finding of electrical problems
• Ensuring compliance to all health & safety & legal requirements
• Representing the company in a professional manner
• Working as part of a call out rota

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• City & Guilds/ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
• CompEx trained would be highly desirable
• Servicing and Maintenance experience within similar heavy process industries such as Power Generation, Steel, Cement Works, Paper Mill etc.
• Experience and knowledge of HV systems would be beneficial

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive Salary
• Overtime
• Company van + mobile + laptop
• Pension
• An opportunity to join a growing organisation

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 286 and ask to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more. INDPOW

 Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Shift Team Leader to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. As Shift Team Leader you’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the shift team and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Energy from Waste plant. His role I paying up to £74,635 per year plus bonus & benefits. If you’re a Shift Team Leader and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for:

• Day to da y management of the Operations Team and the safe and efficient operation of the plant
• ?????????????????????Deputising as Operations Manager to ensure critical decisions are made in a safe and professional manner
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures
• Managing the sites safety systems including the permit to work system and acting as an Authorised Person for the purpose of issuing permits, switching and carrying out isolations (preferably with experience up to 33kv)
• Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff engaged in work
• Providing effective training and monitoring of shift staff to ensure personnel are competent to undertake their duties, this includes reviews and personal l Development Plans
• Working on outage planning (and assisting during outages), plant improvement projects and plant optimisation projects
• Working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as an ONC/HNC/HNC/Degree in an engineering discipline
• IOSH or NEBOSH
• Senior Authorised Persons Status or experience with High Voltage equipment would be advantageous

Personal skills The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

• At least 5 years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station with Supervisory experience. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP or Nuclear.
• Senior Royal Navy Marine Engineers with significant watch-keeping experience will also be considered (Petty Officers/Chief Petty Officers/Warrant Officers)
• Proven leadership skills
• Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

  Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• ???????Industry competitive salary up to £74,635 per year
• ??????? Health Care plan
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity up to 12%
• ???????Further full company benefits

INDPOW  

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a utility scale solar O&M company to recruit a Junior Field Service Engineer for its sites in Winchester and the surrounding areas. This role comes with a salary of £30,000 - £36,000 DOE, company van and provides an excellent opportunity to move into the utility scale solar world. If you’re a qualified electrician and are looking to get into the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations you will:

• Assisting with planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements. Learning around reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and standard operating procedures
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys requests as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High Voltage and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical installation/maintenance work in either an industrial, commercial or even domestic capacity
• Full UK licence

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

• Keen to get into renewables A real passion for renewable technologies such as solar PV, battery storage etc
• Happy to travel around to sites in a field-based role

Salary and benefits of the Junior Field Service Engineer role

• Salary of between £30,000 to £36,000 DOE (the upper end is for someone with more working experience and likely for those with some solar)
• Company vehicle
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Great opportunity to get into renewable energy

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a dynamic FTSE250 renewable energy provider, committed to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Senior Project Delivery Engineer – Subsea & Moorings for their Aberdeen site. The Senior Project Delivery Engineer – Subsea & Moorings role comes with a salary up to £85,000 based on experience, excellent pension benefits, and flexible working arrangements. If you’re a driven engineer with expertise in moorings and subsea construction looking for an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that innovates and delivers solutions from design to commissioning, apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will:  

• Lead technical responses for project tenders related to marine and subsea construction activities for permanent floating structures.
• Manage projects based on type and scale under the supervision of the Head of Projects.
• Deliver engineering deliverables for specific projects independently or in conjunction with internal and external resources.
• Develop operational procedures for offshore utilization, including step-by-step methodologies, rigging arrangements, equipment requirements, and lifting plans for marine and subsea construction activities associated with moorings and SURF.
• Develop mobilisation and demobilisation plans for installation and anchor handling vessels and supervise quayside activities.
• Create, maintain, and report on project schedules as required.
• Actively participate in HIRA and QHSE-related activities.
• Oversee offshore operations during execution phases to ensure adherence to procedures and guidelines.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in marine or subsea construction (Moorings/SURF) for the energy industry, including oil and gas or renewables sectors.
• Experience in the design and installation of permanent mooring systems for units such as FPSOs, FSOs, FSUs, FWTs, CALM buoys, etc.
• Experience in developing offshore operational procedures for installation and subsea construction projects.
• Knowledge of Orcaflex is advantageous.

Personal skills The Senior Project Engineer (Moorings/Subsea Construction) role would suit someone who is:  

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• A proactive problem solver.
• Collaborative and works well with others to maximise team achievements through developing relationships and continuous sharing of knowledge and ideas.
• Committed to professional development and continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Project Engineer (Moorings/Subsea Construction) role:  

• Salary up to £85,000
• 34 days holiday (Including 4 fixed Bank Holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family policies
• Private Medical Healthcare

Astute’s Power team partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Senior Authorised Person / Log-out Tag-Out Coordinator on a 18-month contract for its West Midlands site starting in January 2025. The SAP role comes with a day rate of £600.00.             Key skills  

• Implement procedures to ensure Safety from the System and from the test equipment as dictated by the test programme and consulting, as necessary, with Control Persons of other Systems to agree any actions which may be required to maintain Safety from the System.
• Correctly implementing specified procedures for releasing Plant and Apparatus for work or testing and for ensuring that all safety precautions which achieve Safety from the System are in place.
• Obtain the agreement of the Control Person to the release of Plant and Apparatus.
• Confirm through the Control Person that safety precautions at remote locations are complete.
• Check with the Control Person to confirm that the safety precautions which have been taken are suitable and sufficient for the work or testing to be done.
• Instruct Authorised Persons to carry out the necessary operations to establish safety precautions which achieve Safety from the System.
• Decide whether the work to be done under a Permit for Work or Limited Work Certificate.
• Issue the Safety Document together with, any associated documents and Keys. Ensure they are placed in safe custody.
• Cancel or suspend Safety Documentation as required.
• Ensure the details stipulated in the Safety Documentation is correctly applied.
• Inform the Control Person of the completion of work or testing, details of any restrictions on returning the Plant and/or Apparatus to service, and, in the case of a Sanction for Test, any changes to the condition of the System concerned.
• For work on or testing of L.V. Apparatus, determining whether this is to be carried out in accordance with approved procedures by a Competent Person, or under a Safety Document.
• Decide, in those cases where it is not otherwise specified the category of Person who shall provide Personal
• Report writing and documentation review – including RAMS.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the SAP role  

• West Midlands
• £600.00 Per Day
• 18 Months
• Outside IR35

  Astute’s Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with a leading installer of both domestic and commercial scale solar, with a strong commitment to professional growth, to recruit a Sales Manager for its Buckinghamshire site. The strategically important Sales Manager role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 (with an OTE of up to £65,000), pension, car allowance and more. If you’re a Sales Manager 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 of the Sales Manager role   Reporting to the General Manager you will:  

• Lead business development in the domestic market and network
• Report on target markets, contacts and implement plans of engagement
• Be an account manager, as well as build relationships with new customers
• Continue to evolve your sales techniques, to run with the market
• Be a focal point between design and production, to maintain transparency and ensure the project is completed on time

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven experience with closing Solar sales of under 50kWp in B2C and B2B environments
• An overall excellent understanding of the domestic Solar marker
• Able to coordinate others to assist in tender and bid developments
• Strong IT and conversational skills
• Full UK Driving License is essential

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

• Able to start conversations, and perform successful business development
• A strong leader and able to communicate confidently
• A company advocate at all levels
• Passionate about renewable energy

  Salary and benefits of the Sales Manager role  

• A salary of up to £45,000
• OTE of up to £65,000
• Car Allowance, generous annual leave and more

INDREN  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste site to recruit a Mechanical Engineer for its site in Worcestershire. The Mechanical Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £65,000 + benefits package. If you’re a Mechanical Engineer with experience supervising teams and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:  

• Lead the mechanical maintenance team, fulfilling line management duties and driving performance.
• Manage mechanical services and contractors, ensuring quality, effectiveness, and value.
• Plan and supervise maintenance, including preventive work and shutdowns.
• Respond to equipment failures, investigate root causes, and implement timely fixes.
• Manage maintenance budgets and optimise spare parts availability.
• Ensure statutory compliance, maintaining and testing safety devices, lifting equipment, and PSSR-regulated systems.
• Deliver emergency repair services to maintain plant availability.
• Support audits and compliance checks, both internal and external.
• Develop obsolescence plans for aging mechanical assets.
• Assist cross-functional teams, including Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation support when needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture, following procedures and reporting all incidents and hazards.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification such as HNC/HND/Degree.
• Have previous experience in mechanical maintenance or engineering in a heavy process environment.
• Have experience managing a team
• Ability to manage multiple contractors / maintenance contracts
• A Safety qualification such as IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent

Personal skills The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Driven with the desire to achieve

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

• Starting salary of £65,000
• Training and Progression Opportunities
• Opportunity to work for a leading power company  

INDPOW