Astute People Ltd

  Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation. We are looking for a Shift Team Leader to join the Operations Team on this brand new facility. As the Shift Team Leader you’ll be involved in the supervision of the Operations Team including Shift Operators and Fuel Operators ensuring safe & efficient operation of the plant. There will be a focus on improving efficiency & plant performance to meet contractual obligations in terms of availability & power production. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the Shift Team leader you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for supervising shift teams to ensure the safe & efficient operation of the plant, organising shift cover when needed.
• Directing duties from the control room, overseeing plant inspections, adjustments, environmental compliance and overall site Health & Safety.
• Managing the sites safety systems including the permit to work system and acting as a Senior Authorised Person for the purpose of applying the safe system of work including carrying out isolations, issuing permits, switching and earthing.
• Carrying out (and develop) risk assessments and will be working closely with the management team to improve and minimise the impacts at the Energy from Waste Plant.
• Routine testing to ensure emergency safety and environmental procedures and recording information as required.
• Provide training & mentoring to facility staff and take an active part in their personal development plans.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A recognised qualification in an engineering field at HNC level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
• Ideally a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship.

      Personal skills The Shift Team Leader would suit someone with:

• At least five years supervisory or leadership experience or able to demonstrate extensive leadership qualities.
• Qualified to act as a Senior Authorised Person / SAP for all HV Switching activities.
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CCGT, Nuclear / Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc ideally with Steam Raising plant.
• Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will be considered.
• Experience in leading a team of Process Operators / Technicians.
• Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.

      Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training & professional development
• Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a market leading water technology company to recruit a Lead Project Engineer for its Peterborough site. The Lead Project Engineer role comes with a salary of £47,500, 10% pension contribution and private healthcare and dental plan. If you’re a Lead Project Engineer 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  

• Lead the design and execution of Bridge, Complex Mobile and BOO projects
• Lead the Water Treatment Asset designs and Factory Acceptance Tests
• Manage the certifications process and standards - CE , CSA, UL and UKCA  
• Manage customer deliverables and technical communications
• Source suppliers and parts
• Work closely with regional leads to develop deals and successful executions

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• B.Sc. in an Engineering/science / Master or related technical experience (desirable)
• 4-5 years relevant water treatment experience

    Personal skills The Lead Project Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong water process and project management skills with ability to drive projects and meet deadlines
• Good basic knowledge of water Process/  Electrical / Control/ Mechanical designs,  Material and Equipment’s selection and Sizing’s
• Knowledge in PLC designs and Integrations (Preferable PLC- Allan Bradley and Siemens)
• Experience directly in an engineering design and Design leaderships

    Salary and benefits of the Lead Project Engineer role  

• Salary £47,500
• 10% pension contribution
• Private healthcare and dental plan

Electrical Site Supervisor – New Build Energy from Waste site 3 Months Minimum Slough £400-£450 Per Day  Outside IR35     About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading EPC company within the Energy from Waste sector to recruit an Electrical Site Supervisor for its Slough site on a contract basis. If you’re an experienced Electrical Civils Engineer / Electrical Site Supervisor and are looking for a new opportunity, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As Electrical Site Supervisor you will:

• Carry out Electrical works on site, this will include working on High Voltage systems.
• Supervise subcontractors on site, ensure their work is completed to the required standard and in a safe and efficient manner.  
• Ensure works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time and budget requirements
• Demonstrate leadership regarding HSEQ on site, actively encourages and leads others to comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements are reviewed and subsequent works are carried out in accordance to them.
• Keep the Site Manager informed of activities on site and progress change requests (technical, time and costs).
• Deliver ‘Lessons Learned’ to benefit future projects

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

• An Electrical Engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or Degree
• SSSTS / SCS or similar valid Safety Contractors Certificate
• Experience supervising construction of a large industrial plant
• Knowledge of Pressure Parts, ATEX knowledge and experience on High Voltage (11kV / 33kV) equipment 
• Relevant HSEQ knowledge relevant to industrial construction sites

    Personal skills: The Electrical Site Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

• Confident using Microsoft suite
• Can work well alone or as part of a team
• Self-Motivated

  Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation. We are looking for an EHSSQ Officer, you will be responsible for all Environmental, Health & Safety (and Security) and Quality matters on the Power Station. You will also provide technical support to the O&M teams and ensure compliance across all permits including management of the Environmental Permit. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the EHSSQ Officer you will be responsible for:

• Implementing and managing the EHSSQ policy within the IMS ISO Framework (9001/14001/45001/50001)
• Oversee all reporting, monitoring and testing relating to EHSSQ compliance in conjunction with managing the O&M contractual requirements, SEPA Permit, and Integrated Management Systems.
• Carry out plant inspections, investigations, safety tours and audits and make recommendations to improve the safety procedures, ensuring all work is carried out in line with policies and documentation is maintained via the IMS.
• Assist with training, enforcing EHSSQ culture, toolbox talks, inductions etc as and when required.
• Chair the Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Monitor contractors and report on performance and adherence to EHSSQ processes.
• Participate in regular Health & Safety forums and review meetings.
• Evaluation of third party contractor RAMS (Risk Assessment, Method Statements).
• Monitor a variety of key metrics including permits, compliance, site security and energy performance.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• At least an HNC level qualification in Environmental, Science or Chemistry or a similar scientific
• An IOSH or NEBOSH or similar qualification you’ll ideally be Technical Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)
• Member of IMEA, CIWM or similar organisation.

      Personal skills The EHSSQ Officer would suit someone with:

• A strong appreciation of health and safety aspects on site.
• Working experience of environmental permits, discharge consents (EPR), quality management systems and environmental legislation.
• Experience in acting as Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001
• Previous SHEQ experience in a heavy industry such as – Energy from Waste, Biomass, CHP, Refinery, Petrochemical etc· Experience working to CDM 2015 regulations

      Salary and benefits of the EHSSQ Officer role

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training & professional development
• Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

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EC&I Designer - Nuclear

Remote Working / Multiple locations Warrington, Bristol, Newbury, Leicester or Cumbria

Salary of £30,000 - £38,400 + Benefits

 

Introduction…

Astute are looking to recruit several EC&I Designers to join a prestigious Engineering Consultancy within the Nuclear sector. EC&I Designers will be responsible for designing the technical deliverables across multiple nuclear projects at very different stages of plant lifecycle.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the EC&I Designer, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and producing drawings and project documentation throughout the design lifecycle
• Liaising with colleagues and stakeholders during the design lifecycle
• Developing innovative design solutions and finding solutions for the manufacturing and installation issues
• Assisting more senior designers in a range of activities such as estimates, maintenance and improvement
• Support the business winning process through input into or review of tender requirements, including estimates
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for EC&I Designers with the following:

• HND or equivalent in the relevant subject
• Relevant experience in a similar role either in Nuclear or a heavy process industry such as power generation, oil & gas, chemical, or defence
• Knowledge of CAD
• Knowledge of General Engineering Drawing Practice
• Incorporated Engineer status

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary up to £38,0000
• Contributory Pension up to 7%
• Death in Service
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Professional membership subscriptions

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or call 07441391174 to speak to Sandra who can tell you more.

Operations Supervisor Waste Management

Paisley

£35,000 per annum + package

 

Introduction…

 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced on-site Operations Manager to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for an Operations Manager to join their established team at their processing facility in Paisley to support their hazardous waste treatment operations and industrial cleaning services, supporting the daily running of the site and its teams.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising the safe, compliance and commercially sound day to day running of a busy hazardous waste treatment facility.
• The overall supervision of all waste acceptance operations, including the recording and monitoring of waste inputs, the full processing operation, and the movement of waste off-site.
• Ensuring complete site compliance within environmental permits, operating licences and waste regulations as well as managing all health and safety on-
• Provide Health and Safety leadership on site. Including championing and driving the Health and Safety culture across all site staff and visitors.
• Supervision of the plant and equipment, ensuring they are maintained and operated in line with regulations and company policy.
• Support all teams on-site, managing both the administration function and the site chemist functions as part of the site compliance package. Ensuring lab techniques are maintained to industry standards and waste reception inputs are managed.
• Support team development and highlight training requirements where necessary, creating, and leading continuous improvement programmes.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the customer base, acting as the escalation point of contact for the assessment and delivery of customer requirements.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous operations management/supervisory experience, ideally within the Waste Management or Hazardous Waste Industry.
• A HND qualification or equivalent in Chemistry and have a good understanding of chemistry/chemical management and industrial services.
• COTC Level 4 in the Treatment and Transfer of Hazardous Waste and ideally hold an IOSH certification.
• In-depth understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance and be flexible in your attitude to work.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Opportunity to work with one of the industry leaders in Waste Management

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Megan Balmer on 0744139 1332 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leader in specialist water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its established team in Birmingham. The strategically important Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary and company car as well as additional benefits including additional birthday leave, an enhanced pension and medical insurance. If you’re a Mechanical Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the you will:  

• Manage mechanical design for water processing plants, ensuring project deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with clients, internal engineers, and CAD designers to integrate mechanical elements into plant designs.
• Develop equipment specifications and generate mechanical layouts (e.g., piping and equipment).
• Working with CAD designer and other design engineers to create and evolve P+ID, General Arrangement and detailed drawings to define the plant design.
• Maintain schedules and contribute to HAZOP processes.
• Communicate with site and commissioning managers.
• Evaluate quotations for technical compliance and participate in design risk assessments.

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

• Strong communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated to deliver with 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the municipal or industrial wastewater sectors.
• Formal education in Mechanical Engineering (e.g., Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree).
• Experience and knowledge of equipment used in the water treatment industry and steel fabrication techniques.
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Autodesk) and software like Excel and Word.
• Ability to perform mechanical calculations (e.g., hydraulic and FEA).
• Experience interpreting PFDs and P&IDs.
• Full Driving License.

  Package of the Mechanical Design Engineer role  

• Competitive Salary + Company Car 25 days annual leave + birthday leave
• Additional benefits include an enhanced pension, life assurance private medical insurance, dental insurance, car leasing, travel insurance, and more.

 

 

Commissioning Engineer – Process Equipment Milton Keynes / M1 Corridor Competitive Salary + Benefits     Introduction Astute Technical Recruitment are working with a leading suppler of processing technology into the food, beverage, marine, energy and oil & gas sectors.  We are looking for a Commissioning & Service Engineer focusing on separation & flow equipment. With their Head Office in Milton Keynes, we are looking for someone situated along the M1 in the area who is happy working out of the office and at customer sites, nationwide. You’ll be involved with starting up and testing new equipment, carrying out technical assessments and liaising with the project team and customers for installation work.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Utilities Engineer you will be responsible for:

• As part of the nationwide projects team you’ll be involved with successfully starting up, commissioning & testing new separation & flow technology equipment.
• Carrying out reviews of installations, GA Drawings, P&ID’s and EPLAN as part of technical assessments.
• Working alongside the automation engineer to plan full system integration.
• Preparation of commissioning documentation.
• Communicating with internal & external stakeholders.
• Review of the warranty process.
• Supervise site installation.
• Lead technical discussions with customers inline with the commissioning programme.
• Carry out mechanical assembly works, electrical inspections and commissioning on control panels and instrumentation.
• Configuration of HMI’s and drive units.
• Any other duties as required (full job specification is available on request).

    Skills & Qualifications To be considered for the role of Commissioning Engineer we are looking for someone with the following criteria (essential):

• Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification
• Experience in servicing / maintaining / commissioning process flow & separation equipment such as pumps, mixers, centrifuges etc.
• It would be advantageous if you had process engineering experience
• Full UK driving licence

    Salary & Package We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the Commissioning Engineer vacancy as follows:

• Highly competitive Salary
• Company van, fuel card & phone / laptop
• Overtime
• Opportunity to travel UK wide

    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 02393 910 038 to speak to Emily Lobacz who can tell you more.     INDPOW