Astute People Ltd

Quantity Surveyor Work location:  Hinkley Point C – Bridgwater, Somerset Hours: Full time on site /possibility to work 1 day a week from home Reporting to: Framatome – Site Contract & Commercial Manager Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure progress report of installation & commissioning activities on the field:
• Ensure daily visits and report of progress of Framatome team installation and commissioning activities on-site, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and
• Manage contractual disputes related to waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization
• Variation Management:
• Assess the impact of waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization on project timelines and budgets.
• Prepare and submit variation orders to the customer for approval and negotiation.
• Track and document approved variations, ensuring accurate measurement, valuation, and invoicing.
• Commercial Management:
• Engage in commercial negotiations with the customer to reach fair and equitable agreements regarding events leading to waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization.
• Prepare detailed cost impact analysis and reports for customer review and approval.
• Maintain effective communication channels with the customer to address commercial
• concerns and resolve disputes.
• Documentation and Reporting : o Maintain accurate records of events leading to waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization, including supporting documentation and correspondence. o Prepare regular progress reports, cost reports, and financial statements for internal and external stakeholders. o Provide timely and accurate updates on cost variations, commercial negotiations, and project financial status.

Key Skills and experiences:

•  Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry, with a focus on site activities and commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial mechanisms
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in performing clear writing reports
• Effective negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Sound understanding of construction methodologies and processes.
• Computer skills Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
•  

Background:

• Nuclear, Engineering/Construction

Additional information

• On site at Hinkley Point C - Bridgwater
• Working hours – full time

 

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking a Project Manager, ideally with construction experience, to join them to develop and build a portfolio of multi-year contracts and projects in the UK. The Project Manager role comes with an excellent salary depending on experience, plus car allowance and package If you’re an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager and are looking to work for an expanding business that are passionate about sustainability, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Supported by the Senior Project Delivery Manager and Head of Engineering, you will:  

• Outline and lead engineering on the projects from inception to completion of schemes
• Leading on the build of anaerobic digestion assets, taking control through the entire project lifecycle, from planning and consents to completion, commissioning and handover
• Ensure the timely completion of multiple concurrent projects, safely and within budget
• Chair and attend internal and external review and progress meetings
• Actively participant in collaborative planning
• Chair and attend engineering site visits/meetings
• Ascertain preliminary and detailed design/project requirements and solutions
• Complete contract documentation and manage the supply chain through the procurement, engineering, implementation, commissioning and handover phase
• Manage site safety, health and environmental issues
• Co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors, in-house functions, site installations and construction teams
• Proactively manage engineering risks and issues
• Procurement of plant, materials and specialist subcontractors
• Attend/undertake factory site and works testing, commissioning and client training
• Compile and collate final contract documentation, “As built” drawings, test sheets etc. for inclusion into operation and maintenance manuals
• Managing/overseeing the production of QA documentation including but not limited to ITPs, check sheet, FAT documentation and O&Ms
• Establishing and agreeing price variations and final accounts with the project QS
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Bachelors or Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemical, Process, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or similar
• Full UK driving licence

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

• Experience in Anaerobic Digestion, biogas/biomethane, liquid organic waste management and biomethane injection would be hugely beneficial
• Understand anaerobic digestion and sludge and experience with the production of process calculations, process flow diagrams and developing specifications. 
• Experience managing large contract values, up to £30m ideally
• Understanding regulations and guidance for CNG, Biomethane, CO2 capture, DSEAR regulations and Biogas/biomethane technologies
• Experience in development of new and emerging technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on working effectively in cross-functional teams at all levels of the company
• Self-motivated, with good organisational and time management skills
• Excellent IT skills. Additional knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling, plus process modelling software tools Microsoft Project, and Collaborative planning tools would be advantageous.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role  

• A very competitive salary and package
• The potential of a car allowance, to be discussed
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join growing business within the renewable energy sector

INDREN  

EV Solutions Designer London £55k - £65k + Bonus, Healthcare, Medical insurance     Introduction Astute are proud to be partnering the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company. Looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools and government offices. With over has over 77,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there's no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us.                     Roles & Responsibilities As EV Solutions Designer, you will be responsible for:  

• Deliver growth for the e-Mobility business through the development of EV charging and e-Mobility solutions
• Conduct site surveys covering electrical infrastructure and civil works, understanding the impact of this on the rollout and development of EV solutions
• Prepare proposals and bids for EV solutions, from strategic EV fleet requirements to electric infrastructure, civil works, back-office software and integration considerations and onwards hand over to delivery teams
• Produce commercial and financial models detailing the costs, benefits and considerations associated with different EV infrastructure approaches and solutions

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

• Understanding of implications of electrification of transport, including different options available, timing considerations as well as key challenges 
• Clear understanding of the EV charging markets, its ecosystem and driving forces
• Knowledge of ICP, IDNO and DNO workings and the implementation and delivery of supply upgrades and new points of connection
• Technical understanding of EV charging solutions including the different manufacturers, software solutions, payment methods and intermediate platforms
• Experience of developing EV charging infrastructure solutions from £10k -£2m

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

• £55k - £65k basic
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare

    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 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.     INDREN

Head of Gas Market Development 6 Month Contract Jan 2024 Start Inside IR35 £1,500 Per Day Warwick, Wokingham or Glasgow Location (Hybrid Available)      About the role: Astute's Power team is partnering with one of the largest energy companies in the UK to support them with a strategic hire for a Gas Market Development ESO leader. Our client is currently looking for a Gas Market Development ESO Leader to join their team based in Warwick or Wokingham. You will be responsible for leading a team of experts to develop long-term Gas market strategies and help align the company's energy transition to attain Net Zero emissions. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the  Gas Market Development ESO you will:

• Lead a team of experts, providing context, direction and guidance that enables them to analyse market trends and dynamics.
• Develop a long-term Gas market strategy for the FSO.
• Contribute to and influence policy development related to the Gas market in the UK, inputting into the vision and high-level model to ensure policy change in the UK and EU.
• Lead large, complex, and multi-faceted initiatives and programmes on behalf of the FSO, mobilising and leading the relevant resources across the FSO (and externally) to ensure the market makes the most appropriate choices related to gas

    Personal skills: The  Gas Market Development ESO role would suit someone who is:

• A proven leader with impeccable influencing and negotiating skills.

• An experienced professional in the Gas sector with demonstrable strategic experience

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 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more.

Technical Project Manager Fareham £45k - £50k + Benefits Our client is an award winning and market leader in the provision of the design, manufacture and testing of certified strain measurement systems used in sectors such as wind energy, marine and oil and gas. With a healthy pipeline of work, an exciting opportunity now exists for a Technical Project Manager to manage and coordinate projects within the engineering operations. Roles & Responsibilities As the Technical Project Manger, you will be responsible for:  

• Establish project requirements and deliverables
• Liaise with all project stakeholders, developing business cases, budgets, resource plans and project schedules
• Form, lead and motivate the team
• Regularly liaise with stakeholders through the project, updating plans and schedules
• Regularly report project status (financial and progress against milestones) 

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

• Previous project management or coordination experience is essential 
• Experience of project management in an engineering/manufacturing environment is advantageous
• Technical background, ideally electronics however Mechanical will be strongly considered.

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

• £45 - £50k basic
• Competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday, Private Medical Cover and Enhanced Pension
• Quarterly incentives

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.  

Mobile Operations Technologist – Water Exeter Salary up to £35,000     About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Leading water technology company to recruit a Mobile Operations Technologist for the Exeter area. The Operations Technologist role comes with a salary of £35,000, pension and company car. If you’re a Chemical Analysis / Operation Technologist and are looking to work for an organisation that is a leader in its field, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Operations Leader you will:

• Calibrating on-site equipment
• Fault finding and maintenance of equipment including power supplies and pumps
• Utilise water treatment systems digital data visualisation platform to monitor plant performance
• Define and execute a service plan for scope of supply of services, time & products as well as treatment limits, performance expectations & KPI’s.
• Operate and change dosing rates required to maintain safe limits

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

• Chemistry/Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent scientific degree

    Personal skills: The Operations Technologist role would suit someone who is:

• Full UK Driving License
• Willing to travel in the Exeter area

    Salary and benefits of the role:

• Salary up to £35,000
• Company car
• 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 02393 910048 to speak to Ben Turner who can tell you more.   INDPOW

This role will be embedded on Fazlane. Based on Fazlane 4 days a week minimum. Will be electrical. If we get anyone not from saudia, arabia, eygpt, turkey that would be great. Dont need DV/ Need SC. Rates for salary - Up to late £70's for a Principal Engineer plus car allowance. Principle is 64 - 77,750 + 4290 car allowance. Big gap between junior principal to senior principle. May look at Senior as this finishes at bottom end of principle. Senior Engineer -  Mid 50's- mid 60's.    Company description

 

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

Every day, our 7,500 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

 

Your Mission:

We are seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer to bolster the technical capabilities of one of our major client's Design Authority (DA) near Helensburgh. This role is ideal for candidates with Electrical Design experience, but those with backgrounds in Electrical Installation or Maintenance are also encouraged to apply.

? Key Responsibilities:

• ?? Deliver technical excellence in specifying, producing, and assessing design packages for infrastructure.
• ? Specify reliability and operational constraints for electrical infrastructure systems.
• ? Assess work control procedures for infrastructure maintenance.
• ?? Evaluate infrastructure design, material state, and ageing mechanisms to ensure continuous operation of facilities and utilities.
• ?? Promote a strong safety and security culture across all activities.
• ? Ensure safety-related contracts meet all requirements by acting as an intelligent customer.

? Position Requirements:

Essential:

• ? Broad experience in electrical engineering, with expertise in HV/MV distribution, LV distribution, protection systems, C&I systems, electrical machines (synchronous motors, frequency changers, diesel alternators).
• ?? Experience in the nuclear or other high-hazard industries (preferred but not essential).
• ? Ability to create practical, creative, and cost-effective solutions for design modifications of plant and infrastructure.
• ? Strong knowledge of British and international design standards.
• ? Proven track record of making evidence-based decisions using various data sources.
• ?? Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• ? Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload.

If you’re a skilled electrical engineer ready to take on high-impact projects in a safety-critical environment, we’d love to hear from you! ? Apply today!

Qualifications

 

What you will need:

• HNC or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline
• Detailed knowledge of the Design Intent for Electrical Infrastructure in the nuclear industry or similar industry

Desirable:

• Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience and standing
• Degree or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline

Additional information

 

Why join the community of Switchers?:

? The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.

?A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions

?Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects

?Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text

?Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs

At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future! ?

Sole UK national with SC due to the nature of background and supporting information that is required access to.

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Solar PV Design Engineer - Renewables Corby, Northamptonshire £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits Full Time – Permanent     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Solar PV Design Engineer for its Corby site. The exciting Solar PV Design Engineer role comes with a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits. If you’re a Solar PV Design Engineer 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 Solar Business Manager/ Technical Manager you will:

• Be responsible for the design of high-quality electrical designs for solar PV systems, from feasibility to handover.
• Be responsible for submitting DNO applications, queries regarding the design, and provide compliant design solutions.
• Work in a team of technical designers, project managers and sales consultants to propose cost-effective and detailed technical designs which meet client specification.
• Lead design meetings to establish brief, budgets and project requirements and collaborating with the electrical site supervisor and project manager.
• Provide support to any queries regarding solar PV’s that arise internally.
• Guide junior engineers.
• Keep up to date with relevant technologies to advise the company on technology choices.
• Support design of mechanical systems and equipment, ensuring a safe and useful workplace.

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

• Electrical qualification.
• 3+ years’ experience working on Solar PV projects on commercial or industrial levels.
• Proven experience using CAD software to produce technical designs.
• Experience working with solar PV batteries and parts lists beneficial. 
• Relevant experience in DNO applications. 

    Personal skills: The Solar PV Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• A self-starter.
• Eager to improve knowledge and skills and keep up with latest technologies.
• Able to work effectively in a team.

    Salary and benefits of the Solar PV Design Engineer role:

• £35,000 - £45,000
• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Years
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension contribution
• Onsite gym in Horley
• Life assurance insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Long service awards
• Employee events
• Market leader in renewable energy: one of the UK's most experienced consultants, designers, suppliers, installers, and maintainers of renewable energy systems. 

    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 910118 to speak to Kelsey Nineham who can tell you more.   INDREN