Astute People Ltd

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Waste Management Company a to recruit a Mechanical Package Manager on a 12 month contract for its Bath location.   The Mechanical Package Manager comes with a rate of between £400-£450 per day.     Key skills 

• Manage and coordinate the mechanical scope of works, including CHP plant, heat exchangers, pumps, pipework, and ventilation.

• Act as the main point of contact for mechanical subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, particularly in a live hospital setting.

• Oversee the delivery of the mechanical package in line with the programme, budget, and specifications.

• Liaise with the client, estates team, and clinical stakeholders to minimise disruption and ensure continuity of hospital services.

• Manage and review technical submittals, RAMS, commissioning plans, and O&M documentation.

• Attend and lead relevant site meetings including coordination, progress reviews, and commissioning workshops.

• Coordinate with electrical and controls teams to ensure integrated CHP operation.

• Monitor and report progress, risks, and issues to the Project Manager.

• Support the project close-out, including snagging, testing, commissioning, and handover.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Package Manager role  

• Bath
• £400-£450 per day
• 12 month contract

Technical Asset Manager

Renewable energy

Remote

Up to £55,000 per annum + benefits

 

Introduction…

 

Astute are working in partnership with a global business who offer operations and maintenance service to the Wind and Solar sectors. Through their team and the Asset Managers, they’re able to deliver first class services to their clients in using data management and monitoring. We’re looking for a Technical Asset Manager with a solar/wind background to join the team.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Technical Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Management of HV contracts and agreements associated with the sites, including ensuring all requirements are met and any breaches are managed on behalf of the owners.
• Act as the point of contact for site owners, assisting with technical queries and making recommendation for any improvements.
• Manage contractor performance to ensure obligations are met whilst measuring KPI’s to ensure value to the customer.
• Complete any historical data and relevant documents to make available to the customer.
• Work with stakeholders to plan, monitor and control operations to deliver business objectives within budget and company policies.
• Integrate sites under construction into operations and onboarding of new sites from tenders.
• Full job description available on request

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience managing HV technical operations of onshore wind farms / solar farms or similar technologies.
• Project management experience with excellent planning and reporting skills.
• Ability to effectively manage contracts and agreements associated with the sites, is essential.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with ability to manage internal and external stakeholders, both through writing and verbally.
• A degree in Engineering in High Voltage, Project Management or other relevant discipline is desired but not essential
• A Full UK Drivers Licence is required

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to £55,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Performance related bonus
• Excellent benefits including private healthcare
• Remote working
• Opportunity for career development with a market leader in renewable energy.

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.

 

INDREN

Project Manager – Solar/Battery Storage

Home Based

£50k - £60k Basic + benefits & Hybrid OR Remote working

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with one of the worlds leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants. Our client to date has installed over 480 PV systems with a total output of over 4 GW. As one of the largest O&M service providers, the solar energy specialist also takes care of the operation sand maintenance for a capacity of 1.7GW of PV plants.

With a structured growth plan which extends through to 2024, and exciting new opportunity for a Project Manager now exists. As Project Manager you will be responsible for concurrent full lifecycle turn-key EPC Projects ensuring they are delivered on time, Support full lifecycle projects from development through to operational handover.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Site visits to undertake construction feasibility assessments, monitor construction progress, reviewing works against quality and contractual requirements.
• Ensure the highest HSQE standards are always maintained.
• Support the preparation of project tender information. Additionally, prepare subcontractor or suppliers’ specifications and scope of works for contracting.
• Prepare progress reports and assist with budgetary reporting.
• Produce and maintain all required project documentation.
• Identify and escalate any risks to budget, programme or quality to Head of Project Management.
• Create and maintain project timelines.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree in an engineering or technical discipline
• Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK, preferably Solar PV and/or Battery Storage.
• Proficient IT skills. Familiarity with MS Office suite. Experience of MS Project, Jira and Confluence a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £50k - £60k DOE + comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working if located near site in Swindon, otherwise fully remote/home based
• Route of progression/career development

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.

 

Operations & Maintenance Technician - Solar PV South Scotland £34,000 to £40,000 DOE + excellent benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a an internationally recognised business in the energy sector who operate and maintain solar assets, as well as wind farms to recruit a Operations and Maintenance Technician to cover its south Scotland sites. The strategically important Operations and Maintenance Technician role comes with a salary of up to £40,000 plus Van and Fuel Card and Private Healthcare. If you’re a Operations and Maintenance Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then upload your CV to apply today.       Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Area Supervisor you will:

• Taking primary on-site responsibility for plant performance, optimisation of the site and for maintaining equipment ‘up time’
• If a more Senior Technician, providing technical guidance and day to day training of the more junior Technicians
• Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance works across their solar farms, including electrical maintenance, solar panel cleaning and HV maintenance if qualified
• Effectively help to resolve work tickers and report issues back to your Manager
• Liaising with internal and external teams, including in-house LV/HV personnel, the grounds team and external subcontractors when required
• Taking part in the company’s on-call rota for non-working hours (including Bank Holidays and weekends
• Other duties as required

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

• Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations
• Procedure driven with a strong understanding of ISO9001 & ISO140001
• 5 Years+ experience in delivering large scale commercial solar projects (up to 4MW).
• Knowledge of the G99 process and liaising with DNO’s
• A strong awareness around PV products and suppliers
• Experience in managing teams of people.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

    Personal skills: The Operations and Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who is:

• 18th edition wiring regulations is desired (17th is essential)
• Experience in solar is preferred, but if not, a willingness to learn backed up by all of the necessary electrical qualifications
• City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Electrotechnical Technology (2330)
• HV AP15 or OP40 desirable but not essential
• IOSH or NEBOSH is desirable but not essential
• A full UK driving licence is essential

    Salary and benefits of the Operations and Maintenance Technician role:

• £3 4 ,000 to £40,000
• Private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a benefits portal
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Other benefits to be discussed
• Van and fuel card

    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 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.   INDREN

 

Skilled Labourer – Renewable Energy Wadesbridge and various sites around UK £16,000 - £21,000 + Benefits     Introduction Astute Are partnered with a renewable energy company that design, build and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the UK. Due to growth, we are looking for a motivated Skilled Labourer to join their existing team and assist with the installation of PV systems, together with operations and maintenance on various UK sites.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Skilled Labourer, you will be responsible for:

• General site maintenance, including tools and equipment.
• Operating telehandlers.
• Working to strict health and safety standards.
• Flexibility to work away and during evenings.
• Working safely at heights and manual handling.
• Other duties as required.

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

• Previous experience working on construction sites/ working in general labour roles.
• Flexibility to work around the UK, including evenings and weekends.
• A Driving License is essential.
• Telehandler ticket/ MEWP 3a & 3b ticket is desirable.
• CSCS card.
• Relevant safety trainings, such as working at heights, manual handling.

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

• Salary up to £21,000 DOE.
• Progression opportunities & development
• Chance to join the renewables energy sector.
• 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays, extending to 25 days after 2 years.
• Company pension.

    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 023 9391 9497 to speak to Karianne Morris who can tell you more.     INDREN

Will need BPSS and SC to start but candidates can be proposed without currently holding these clearances (we will clear for start). Successful applicant will be dealing with Official Sensitive information LSAR knowledge - namely Raytheon Eagle required prefer Scotstoun base but will consider WFH if fully SQEP.

 

• Screening and integration of engineering information into the project-controlled toolsets, thereby helping to ensure the integration and accuracy of the ILS dataset is maintained.
• Supporting alignment of the ILS dataset with third party datasets
• Investigating and responding to queries received by the project pertaining to the data held within our toolsets, as directed by the Project Manager / Helpdesk Lead

Core Duties

• Screen engineering drawings to create a Product Breakdown Structure within the ILS toolset that is consistent with existing data held.
• Integrate the engineering information received from third parties into the toolset, ensuring key fields such as the following are captured: maintenance, technical documention, parts, spares, tools, resources required.
• Investigate queries received by the project pertaining to the data held within our toolsets, producing coherent responses that satisfactorily close out the query.
• Build complex queries and reports to extract data held within the ILS toolsets, as required by the business / Customer.
• Support the helpdesk change management process, as requested by line management Liaise with internal and external stakeholders where required, including provision of advice and guidance on the ILS data requirements, to enable right-first-time integration
• Identify and resolve misalignment between data held within our toolsets and extrenal sources
• Manage own tasking to meet task deadlines, quality standards and budget demands
• Provide inputs to monthly line management reporting
• Provide on-the-job training / mentoring to others, as requested by line management

Functional knowledge

• Requires good general engineering knowledge with an ability to interpret engineering drawings essential.
• Experience of using a Logistics Support Analysis Record (LSAR) or Common Source Database (CSDB) desirable
• Knowlegde of the principles of one or more of DefStan 00-60, DefStan 00-600, ASD S2000L, S3000M is desirable
• SQL knowledge desirable.
• Knowledge of configuration management principles desirable. 
• W orking towards Incorporated Engineer or equivalent experience.

Job Title:

Document Controller                              

Department: Quality Assurance                            

Reporting to:

Quality Manager                    

Business and location: TPG Maritime Portsmouth         

Positions responsible for: None    

Date of issue: June 2022     

                       

1. Purpose of the role

To ensure documents released both internally and externally to clients are created and revised to a high quality standard following a change control process. Reviewing of documentation for compliance with company templates and written in a professional and clear manner. This information is critical to the reputation of the business for which this role plays a pivotal part.

 

1. Key responsibilities and tasks
   1. Maintain documents and recording latest revisions, ensuring timely distribution of latest

documents to relevant members for review and sign off.

1. 1. Coordinate and Support introduction of an MS SharePoint collaborative platform across the business
   2. Audit existing document formats and internal electronic filing systems, implementing change
   3. Gather, analyse new and existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities
   4. Work with internal/external teams to obtain understanding of the product and the documentation requirements.
   5. Preparation, monitoring and maintenance of document registers and schedules
   6. Sorting, filing and organized archiving for all documents for live projects in line with

document management procedures

1. 1. Working on and managing multiple projects/documents simultaneously
   2. Create and maintain the information architecture and configuration control
   3. Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience
   4. Review and update document control procedure keeping in line with industry best practise.
   5. Attending weekly meetings with the Quality, Projects and Design teams and producing reports when and where required.
   6. Produce, implement and manage internal document management procedures ensuring

adherence by team members at all times.

1. General activities
   1. Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business.
   2. Provide a professional backup service for colleagues during peak times or during absence.
   3. Follow company procedures, standards and regulatory requirements. 
   4. Maintain continuous professional development to ensure knowledge is up to date.
   5. Act as an ambassador for the company in all interactions with customers and the public.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential

• Excellent written skills
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to details and descriptors.
• Proven work experience in the creation and control of technical writing and documentation.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and describe them simply in text and pictures.
• In depth knowledge of MS Office and MS SharePoint software.

Desirable

• Flexible, enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and able to work well under their own initiative
• Educated in an Engineering or Science discipline
• Knowledge of MoD/ship builder working practice
• Presentation skills and professionally presented
• Experience of Solidworks PDM or similar data management software.

Role travel requirements

• The duties of this appointment do not require any specific travel. Exceptions may be for training or other TP Group site visits but expected to be infrequent.

Other requirements

• Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK
• Candidates must either have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level.  To gain SC clearance you will normally have had to have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

 

This role description summarises the purpose and main duties of the job as it exists currently, but not every detail of the role.  The role will naturally change over time and the role description may be reviewed in line with this.  This role description does not form part of the contract of employment.

 

 

 

 

 

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a global waste management company with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Senior Project Development Engineer. Located around the London area with hybrid working. The Senior Project Development Engineer role comes with a salary up to £55,000 + £6000 car allowance + additional benefits including an up to 17.5% bonus. If you have experience in material handling / waste management 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 Reporting to the Senior Manager of Sustainable Technology, you will:

• Drive the creation of proposals for new expansion opportunities in the sorting and recycling sector (e.g., plastic recycling, glass recycling) by collaborating with internal Subject Matter Experts and the supply chain.
• Use process expertise to design new facility concepts, including Process Flow Diagrams, and collaborate with supply chain and plant designers.
• Oversee the technical designs of new recycling facilities, including developing concept technical solutions and costings.
• Write Requests for Quotations, evaluate proposals from suppliers, and ensure the feasibility of designs. Secure performance guarantees from suppliers by engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Use strong knowledge of market dynamics for recyclables and similar products, with the ability to analyse demand and supply, establish relationships with off-takers, and negotiate commercial deals.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience within an engineering background (i.e., processing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering)
• A proficiency in financial modelling, such as IRR, NPV, OpEx, CapEx, and EBITDA, with an understanding of sensitivity analysis and commercial engineering aspects.

• Experience working in a material handing industry such as waste/recycling, aggregates, FMCG, etc.
• Strong business analyst and project management skills.

Personal skills The Senior Project Development Engineer role would suit someone who:

• Has strong communication skills and an ability to deliver clear and concise presentations to stakeholders.
• Able to take initiative.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Project Development Engineer role

• Salary up to £55,000
• 17.5% annual bonus
• £6000 Car Allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Additional benefits