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Position title Senior O&M Engineer, Gresham House O&M Services Position reports to O&M Manager Salary TBC Location Carlisle Position type Permanent Business Overview Gresham House is a specialist alternative asset manager providing funds, direct investments, and tailored investment solutions, including co-investment across a range of highly differentiated alternative investment strategies. Our expertise includes strategic public, private equity (private assets), timber, renewable energy, housing, and infrastructure. We aim to deliver sustainable financial returns and are committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients to help them achieve their financial goals. From a standing start in December 2014, through a combination of acquisitions and organic growth, the Gresham House business has grown exponentially, with assets under management now at c.£7.8 billion, (31 December 2022), providing a strong and scalable platform from which to continue to grow. The team is delivering on its objectives and now has c.220 employees working in London, Oxford, Dumfries, Edinburgh and Dublin. The business divides into two divisions – Real Assets and Strategic Equity: Strategic Equity Real Assets Public Equity Private Equity Forestry New Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure Housing £7.8bn AUM1 1. As at 31 December 2022. Unaudited Role objective ? The O&M division supports the New Energy Team, which is on the shift from a world powered by finite resources to a new energy world powered by renewables while generating sustainable long-term returns. The team invests in the rapidly changing energy landscape, despite regulatory uncertainty and complex risks. ? Investments are focused on four transformative technologies: solar, wind, energy storage and electric transportation. Returns are supported by solid asset backing, a sustainable income yield and the potential for capital growth. The O&M Engineers are critical operational role that will provide first-hand experience of the rapid and extensive changes occurring in the UK energy market. There is excellent scope for personal and professional development in this evolving environment and within the specialist alternative asset management environment within the Gresham House O&M division. Key responsibilities / accountabilities • To be responsible for a team of one or two engineers and organise their weekly priorities. • To be responsible for the availability and PM achieved to the designated portfolio. • Supervise HV works from different subcontractors. • Acting as Controller engineer (HV) • To help the GH O&M team to achieve high HSQE standards across our portfolio, working closely with HSE Manager. • Deliver all the Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance on the allocated portfolio including HV maintenance. • Complete Site Inspections across the portfolio as required. • Provide reports after each inspection on site (Monthly or reactive) • Use SCADA to monitor the health of the BESS assets under management. • To help other teams when required • Direct supervision of various works, including overseeing contractors as required. • Performance report submitted and presented to the Asset Management team every month. • Understand failures and propose solutions to existing problems affecting availability. • Site visits, HSE inductions, and interactions with Technical Advisers. • Weekend rota | Emergency attendance (paid on top of the salary) • Weekend monitoring (One every seven weekends) • Supervise PAC / IAC & FAC processes. Skills & experience ? Ideally, five years of experience as a Site Manager or Team Leader in the renewable energy industry. (Solar and BESS) ? Trained in SMA inverters will be desirable. ? Fully qualified electrician (AM2, 18th edition, 2391) with Solar experience ? Experience with Microsoft Office and IAuditor is required. ? Experience with BESS systems is desirable but not essential. ? Knowledge and Experience with Diesel/Gas engines is desirable but not essential. Personal attributes ? Be efficient, reliable, and thorough. ? Team player ? Drive and initiative – the desire to add value proactive approach. ? Fast-paced – the ability to work on various tasks with tight deadlines. ? Commitment to the business and the team. ? Able to communicate effectively and adapt to anyone within the broader group. ? Valid UK driving licence Gresham House is an equal opportunities employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities. Gresham House is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst all our employees. If called out or operate remotely is paid - £50 for remote and attendance £100 - £150 Sites worked on / locations SMA inverters exp – Nice to have as they use SMA inverters as well as Power Electronics and GE Carlisle – covering 4 sites, Edinburgh, Newc, Lake District

Senior O&M Engineer   Sheffield/Leeds £50k-£55k basic + Benefits Astute are proud to be working with a high-profile client who are a specialist alternative asset manager providing funds, direct investments, and tailored investment solutions, including co-investment across a range of highly differentiated alternative investment strategies. With a growing portfolio of Energy Assets covering Solar, Energy Storage and Wind, a new and exciting vacancy now exists for a Senior O&M Engineer. Roles & Responsibilities As the Senior O&M Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• To be responsible for a team of one or two engineers and organise their weekly priorities.
• To be responsible for the availability and PM achieved to the designated portfolio.
• Supervise HV works from different subcontractors.
• Acting as Controller engineer (HV)
• To help the GH O&M team to achieve high HSQE standards across our portfolio, working closely with HSE Manager.
• Deliver all the Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance on the allocated.
• portfolio including HV maintenance.
• Complete Site Inspections across the portfolio as required.

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

• 18th Edition certified
• Team Leading experience essential
• Solar or BESS experience would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Maintenance background in heavy industrial engineering/manufacturing will also be considered.

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

• £50k/£55k basic
• 20% Bonus
• Company car, Healthcare, Pension, Fuel Card
• Laptop/iPad
• On call uplift

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 93 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.  

Quality Inspector

Hinkley Point C - Bridgewater

Permanent role £23.91ph

Astute are proudly partnered with a leading company that are a combination of 3 business units: Engineering, Manufacturing and Support, all involved in metal working and design. Our client is looking for a Quality inspector to ensure the high level of quality standards are maintained and in accordance with the relevant requirements for a Nuclear Power Station.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance to quality management systems, policies and procedures to assure compliance to ISO 9001 standards
• Liaising with internal and external customers on quality concerns
• Coordinating monthly review and reporting of progress against quality improvement plans
• Monitoring sub-contractors and inspection activities
• Undertaking project work on topics including, quality plan, procedure writing, problem solving, investigation reporting, audit and governance programmes
• Keeping measurement equipment in working condition by following operating instructions
• Exchanging with the client quality inspector
• Dealing with document inspection results

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline
• Sound welding knowledge
• Experience of developing and implementing processes and procedures

• A good understanding of FIDIC and or NEC3 contracts.

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector
• CSWIP Level 2 Welding Inspection

 

Salary & Package

What's on offer for this exciting role:

• Lots of overtime
• Opportunity for progression and growth
• An exciting opportunity to work within the nuclear power sector
• Accommodation and site benefits included

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 92 288207 and ask to speak to Lisa Parfitt who can tell you more.

EC&I Manager Protos EFW, Ellesmere Port 12 month contract About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with the joint venture EPC to recruit an EC&I Manager on a 12 month contract for a new build Energy from Waste in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The scope of work includes the following:  

• The Scope-of-Supply with SBG may be summarised as follows:
• 2 stream boiler and grate incineration plant
• 2 flue gas treatment plants incl. stack
• Steel structure
• Waste cranes
• EC&I systems
• Several equipment (ie. fans, tanks, vessels, boiler cleaning devices, etc.)
• Heat and noise insulation- Refractory lining
• Overall field of responsibility shall include:
• Management of the delivery and installation of EC&I Installation packages;
• Coordination with the Site and Project Management Team in terms of EC&I Installations;
• Manage and control the flow of documents, information and project documents including SBG deliverables, technical queries, third party documents and client documents between the SBG Team and the related EC&I sub-contractor(s);
• Coordination of all interfaces between all individual suppliers/ EC&I installation; companies involved in project site activities;
• Responsible for ensuring that project team members always have accurate and up-to-date information about the EC&I scope;
• Supervision and inspection of EC&I installation progress;
• Assist the Site Management Team with all EC&I related Risk and Method
• Statements (RAMS) in accordance with agreed process;
• Compilation of turnover packages and SATs;
• Assist in development of commissioning RAMS, procedures and ITP’s;

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 02392222960 to speak to James Barker who can tell you more

Astute's Renewable Energy Division are proud to be working with our leading O&M client in the renewables industry, who provide services for their customers through operating and maintaining their private High Voltage networks. We're looking for a Control Engineer in Lowestoft to join them on a long-term contract basis. You'll be responsible for overseeing control activities across the site, which is connected to the East Anglia One Offshore Wind Farm. Ideally you'll have exposure to both contractor and consultancies within Offshore wind/HV Power. Industry experience is essential to be considered.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a modular building contractor to recruit a Site Manager on a 6-month contract for its site in Oxfordshire. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £400.00.             Key skills  

• Overseeing site day-to-day activities and installation of modular builds
• Adhering to HSE requirements
• Ensuring transport and deliveries are kept on top of on site
• Liaison with the Site and Office teams regularly
• Raise and Sign-off permits
• Must hold modular build experience
• Must hold an CSCS and SMSTS
• First Aid (beneficial)

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role  

• Oxfordshire
• 6 Months
• £400.00-£450.00 Per Day

Site Manager – Solar Dunfermline £400 per day 9 - Months     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an award-winning solar engineering company, specialising in project life-cycle services and solutions for the utility-scale solar industry. To recruit a Site Manager on a 9-month contract for its Dunfermline site. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of up to £400 per day.                   Key skills:

• Management of key project resources including engineering team, on site quality managers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensuring the completion of all relevant documentation and reports in-line with health, safety, environmental and quality, facility policies, procedures, and systems.
• Developing, updating, and disseminating RAMS
• Regular reporting, weekly site reports, and monthly project reporting support to client Project Manager.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role:

• Dunfermline
• Outside IR35
• 9 Month contract with potential to extend

    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 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.