Astute People Ltd

Astute are partnered with a long established, reputable company for service, maintenance and repair for waste handling and recycling equipment. Our client is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their team to cover servicing their customers within the North of England and Scotland.  The Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40,000 per annum plus company van, overtime opportunities and performance bonuses. If you’re a Service Engineer with mechanical and fabrication experience, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:  

• Driving around 100 miles per day.
• Servicing waste handling equipment, quotation work and attending breakdowns.
• Delivering a first-time fix when attending breakdowns.
• Occasional requirements to work away and out of hours.
• Strong teamwork skills on site/ remotely via phone calls or video calls.
• Working with compactors, balers, and other waste handling equipment.
• Once trained, working with 3-phase electrics and display excellent safety understanding.

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

• Mechanically strong.
• 3-phase electrics experience (used to working on equipment).
• Background in maintenance.
• Road experience required.
• Open to a variety of skill sets – multi-skilled, competent engineers preferred.
• Ability to follow electrical drawings and provide phone support to other engineers.
• Knowledge of compactors and balers ideal but not essential.
• Ability to do basic stick welding would beneficial.

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

• Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
• A UK driving licence
• Good customer service skills

    Salary and benefits of the Multi-Skilled Service Engineer role

• Salary of up to £40,000 + overtime, performance bonus and zero sickness bonus.
• Performance based pay structure – chance to grow and learn
• Mobile and van supplied.
• 20 days annual leave and Bank Holiday (Increases after 5 years’ service).
• Cash incentives for performance/ attendance and stand-by.
• Full training provided.

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Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a key business and influential player in the UK anaerobic digestion/ biogas sector. To recruit a Senior Project Engineer to support a pipeline of projects across the UK, managing and overseeing all aspects of project delivery through to handover. The Senior Project Engineer role comes with a competitive salary + Bonus, company benefits, and hybrid working. If you’re a Senior Project Engineer and are looking to work for a genuine, key player in the market, then submit your CV to apply today. *We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who are living within the UK and have a full UK Driving Licence.   Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Project Engineer role   Reporting to the Head of Projects you will:  

• Liaise with Site Operations, H&S and external contractors to oversee all aspects of project delivery,
• Plan and manage (alongside multi-functional teams) projects around day-to-day operations.
• Control and supervise key elements of project specification, in line with timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate internal resources and vendors for flawless execution, while directly driving continuous improvement.
• Monitor build progress and ensure project quality, regularly meeting with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on progress.
• Manage risks to avoid delays or reputational damage.
• Ensure necessary permits and legal papers are obtained.
• Travel to projects as required to oversee various activities.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering, or industrial experience deemed equivalent.
• Achieved, or working towards Chartership.
• NEBOSH/IOSH desirable.
• 5 plus years of proven experience in successfully delivering projects in line with timescales and budget.

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

• Full UK License is essential.
• A self-starter, able to create strategy and work well under pressure.
• Experience working on Projects within the Organics waste, pharmaceutical, Chemical, Oil and Gas or food industry a considerable advantage.
• Civils experience
• Flexible to travel and stay away as required.

  Salary and benefits of the Senior Project Engineer role  

• Starting salary depending on experience
• Company bonus scheme.
• Holiday allowance.
• Pension and other company benefit’s to be discussed.
• Progression and development opportunities with a key player in biogas.

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Workshop Technician - Robot Installations

London, England, United KingdomFull time

OVERVIEWAPPLICATION Share this job  Description

Here at Recycleye, we are turning the world’s waste into resource. According to the OECD, only 9% of waste has ever been recycled – we are changing that through our development of AI-based sensors combined with robotics to identify and sort a wide range of recyclables. We are transforming the economics behind the $2.5 trillion global waste recycling industry and we want you to join us!

Founded in 2019, we have experienced rapid growth to get to where we are now, with systems deployed across Europe and the US and are on a trajectory to continue scaling at pace.

To do this, we need more superstars to join our team! We work together to grow and succeed, driven by our values of empowerment, inclusivity, and perseverance. We want you to take part in our vision of delivering improved efficiency and purity to waste sorting, turning rubbish into a trove of reusable materials.

As a Workshop Technician for Robot Installation, you will play a crucial role in travelling to our deployed robots and maintaining the high quality we guarantee. Working closely both with the hardware team and the projects team, you will be based in our space in London as well as traveling to client sites. This is an exciting and important role for our team with a lot of variety around an innovative and interesting product, with the potential for future growth as we continue to expand our product offerings.

 

The Role

• Playing a vital part in supporting Recycleye by providing our first response to engineering issues, reactive and planned maintenance activities as well as proactive improvement works.
• Helping to evolve and improve our existing systems as we grow, with feedback to the projects and tech team

• Work safely at all times following risk assessments and work instructions and maintain a clean working environment
• The main point of contact during installations, on site each time

Requirements

• Full clean driving licence

• Open to regular travel within Europe
• Open to occasional weekend work (with time in lieu)
• Within a commutable distance from London to work at our Waterloo office
• Electrical or software knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage
• Network configuration knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage

• Good communication skills

Benefits

• Progression: We are growing rapidly and you are expected to grow with the company as we scale
• Equity in a fast growing and successful company
• Unlimited holiday
• Extensive upskilling opportunities
• Healthcare coverage
• Managers budget for team dinners / events!

Asset Manager – Rooftop Solar Home Based

£33,000 to £35,000 + benefits & hybrid working

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with a global client who are looking for an Asset Manager to join the business. The client offers operations and maintenance (O&M) services to their clients across the UK and are looking for an Asset Manager to take overall ownership for a portfolio of rooftop solar assets, ensuring successful delivery of the contracted scope of services.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager, as an Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Primary contact for site owners, managing all customer queries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and to the highest standards
• Management of all contracts and agreements associated with the sites, ensuring that all requirements and obligations are met and managing all breaches on behalf of the owners.
• Managing internal and external resources to plan works with production maximisation as the goal, helping to define and manage the annual OPEX budgets
• Primary contact for site owners, managing all customer queries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and to the highest standards

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience in managing the Technical Operations of rooftop solar assets or similar technologies
• Understanding of Solar Technology, solar farms operations, SCADA systems and UK HSE Legislation
• Proven track record with managing contracts, read, understand and enforce contracts effectively

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £33,000 to £35,000 salary DOE (if you’re currently earning more but have an interest, please get in touch)
• Private health insurance
• Life Assurance
• Hybrid working (1 day in the office, 4 at home)
• Mental Health First Aid access
• Other, comprehensive benefits

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.

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across civil engineering and construction sectors to recruit a Project Manager for its Sizewell C site. The Project Manager role is vital for the successful delivery of key projects at Sizewell C. It comes with a salary up to £75,000, car allowance, bonus, and the opportunity to be part of a business contributing to critical infrastructure projects across the UK. If you’re a Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background and are looking to work for an organisation that values integrity and innovation, submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Director you will:  

• Deliver projects successfully, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Oversee programme and budget requirements to meet project objectives.
• Develop and implement Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure adherence to CDM regulations and manage related requirements.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental issues relevant to the project environment.
• Any other duties as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven technical and project management abilities in the built environment.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience at Project Manager level, ideally within civil engineering.
• Strong organisational and management skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of CDM regulations.

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

• Organised and detail-oriented.
• Experienced in managing projects in the construction industry with a civils background.
• Committed to delivering high standards of safety and quality.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role  

• Salary: £65,000 to £75,000
• Car allowance and bonus
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance

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Description of the expected service Title: Civil engineering design activities N756 Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC Levels 3 & 4 Context: As part of the replication strategy and according to the engineering sequence, the aim of the activity is to finalize the detailed design on the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC project. Main Activities: • Production of documents relating to input data, justifications and substantiation for steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment • Support coordination with internal and external stakeholders including client, designers, and contractors throughout the design phase. • Review and acceptance of documents produced by detailed designer for steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment. • Production of final documents (design & construction) to the clients and support the technical discussions. Key Relationships • EPR-E civil teams CLC and CLB • Members of the SZC civil program team • SZC Client organization • SZC Stakeholders Location EPR-E UK offices in Aztec West (Bristol) for a minimum of 3 days per week with the option for 2 days a week working from home. Skill level required Engineer Level 3 & Level 4 Technical Field Civil engineering structures and soil geotechnics study Delivery location UK Bristol Additional information Travel: ? Yes ? No Teleworking: ? Yes ? No* *at least 3 days a week in the office Required technical skills (consistent with the criteria for technical admissibility of tenders) Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC– Levels 3 & 4 Qualifications and experience: • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in civil engineering • Civil engineering design office experience (variable depending on the level of the service required) • Experience in the nuclear sector would be advantageous. Knowledge and technical skills: Essential: • Knowledge and understanding of the Codes & Standards on CW • Knowledge of the Steel • Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Safety regulations. Desirable: • Knowledge of the UK Projects civil engineering design sequence and/or experience on HPC project would be advantageous. Preferred starting date Service  Skill level  Start date  Duration agreed (months)  Duration optional (months)    Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC – Coordination  Engineer 4 – CW Engineer  15/09/2024  15  6    Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC  Engineers 3 – CW Engineer  15/09/2024  15  6   Estimated duration of the service As above Required software skills   Microsoft Word/Excel. Good knowledge of PDMS (or any 3D design software, consultation), TEKLA and/or Navisworks software (consultation).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

  About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the most reputable sustainable energy companies in the UK and a pioneer in the sector. The company develop, construct own and operate their own renewable energy assets and we are looking for a Field Service Engineer to attend their sites in Reading and surrounding areas which will be a mixture of EV chargers, large scale solar and battery storage assets. The Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of £41,500, excellent development and progression opportunities, an electric vehicle with charge points on site and company benefits. If you’re an Electrical Field Service Engineer and are looking to work for a diverse role in the renewables sector, please get in touch.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:

• Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys 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, 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, including carrying out general housekeeping
• Complying with all aspects of the company’s ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001 / Environmental - ISO 14001 proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme
• Participating in an on-call rota

    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/O&M work
• EV charge point commissioning and O&M experience would be advantageous
• 3 Phase experience is ideal

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

• A dynamic and flexible attitude 
• A full and clean UK driving license
• Passionate about renewable energy and working with a pioneer in the industry.

    Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role:

• Salary up to £41,500 + Benefits
• Electric Van provided with charge points on site
• Private health, pension, and all company benefits
• Wellbeing programmes
• Life insurance
• Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy world

    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 07441 391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN

Title                     Senior Waste Management Consultant  

Department       Consultancy

Line Manager    Head of Consultancy

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Astute are working with a European leader in nuclear dismantling and waste management who are currently looking for a Waste Management Consultant to join their team.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

• Successful delivery of assignment Projects within the time, cost and quality constraints imposed.
• To provide technical environmental, waste management and characterisation services in support of all aspects of the Company’s business and fulfil specific contracts.
• Provide relevant input into business development elements as required.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Work as a member of a team/Project or where appropriate lead Consultancy projects in accordance with Cyclife UK Management arrangements
• Ensure the requirements of clients are understood, conducted and completed in accordance with arrangements
• To provide technical environmental, waste management and characterisation services in support of all aspects of the Company’s business and fulfil specific contracts.

 

TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS    

 

• Degree or Equivalent (Essential)
• PHE Foundation in Radiological Protection / AURPO Certificate of Professional Development in Radiation Protection          
• C2 / C3 Training
• Hazardous Waste Legislation      
• Class 7 Consignor            
• LLWR Consignment Training / Waste Loading Plans          
• EDF LLW Practitioner Training    
• Risk Assessor Training   
• Competencies / Skills     
• Cyclife Process and Plant Knowledge      
• Radiation Protection Supervisor
• Gamma Spec     
• Class 7 Consignor
• Technical Assessor (Waste)
• DEMPlus
• Microsheild
• Auditor Training
• RPA
• RWA
• DGSA

               

EXPERIENCE OF (Essential):

 

Several Years’ experience in Environmental Safety Case and/or Waste Management and/or Decommissioning Environment (Ideally 7+)

 

 

BEHAVIOURS

 

People will be expected to demonstrate behaviours laid out in Cyclife Values and Behaviours which cover the following areas:

 

• Safety First
• Integrity
• Nuclear Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Extra Mile
• Enthusiasm
• Environmental Passion

 

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

• Location flexible if close to EDF office (Glasgow, Cumbria, Bristol etc.. as WFH 3/2 split then with office visits 3-4 a month)
• £55-65,000 dependant on experience
• Excellent Pension and package

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more. INDREN

CAD Engineer – Industrial and Process Plant

London

3 month Contract role, potentially longer

 

Competitive day rates, depending on experience

 

Introduction…

Astute have been selected to source a CAD Engineer to work for a sustainable energy company in London on a 3 month contract which could extend to 6 months and beyond. They create bespoke solutions per site/company to ensure they are as energy efficient as possible and we’re looking for a CAD Engineer or CAD Designer to join the time to help through a busy period with project work across mechanical, electrical, civil and architectural disciplines.

 

At interview stage, there will be a 3D AutoCAD competency test, likely to involve conversion of a 2D drawing into 3D using the 2D DWG in under an hour.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as a CAD Engineer or CAD Designer, you will be responsible for:

 

• Preparing 2D and 3D drawings layout drawings
• Working on a variety of projects, anything from hospital plant room design and install, to HVAC design in airports
• Design the layout and integration of new or modified equipment for HVAC and plant rooms
• Able to conduct site surveys in order to accurately draw and design
• Able to design to programme and timescales
• Liaising with project teams, suppliers and clients alike
• Read P&IDs and update design drawings

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Minimum 2 years of genuine AutoCAD 2D and 3D experience
• Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D and/or AutoCAD MEP
• An excellent general understanding of engineering principles and piping standards
• HNC or HND is engineering hugely preferable
• Clash detection experience with Autodesk Navisworks is desirable
• Revit and BIM modelling experience also desirable
• As a contractor, you must have your own laptop and AutoCad 3D licence

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

• Competitive day rates
• Initial 3 month contract with the potential extension to 6 months and longer
• Working from home but closer to central London is best, but please feel free to apply if you’re further afield

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected] or ring 02393 910108 and ask to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.