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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

Solar Field Service Engineer – Renewable Energy Salisbury/Wiltshire Up to £39,000     About the role: Astute’s renewables team is partnered with one of the UK leading Solar O&M suppliers to recruit a Solar Field Service Engineer. The solar field service engineer will be providing site maintenance across O&M solar farm. This role comes with a salary of up to £39,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a company vehicle. If you’re a field service engineer and are looking to work for an organisation committed to a great work culture and career development, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: The solar field service engineer role will have to:  

• Assist with preventive and corrective site maintenance
• Demonstrate fault finding and diagnostic skills to identify and resolve reactive maintenance issues
• Comply with HSE policies outlined by the company
• Build positive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Be willing to response to breakdowns in a timely manner
• Communicate with management, including highlighting any risks found
• Complete accurate and timely administrative reports for jobs
• Any other duties as required

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

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification or equivalent
• City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing
• 18th edition

    Personal skills: The solar field service role would suit someone who has:

• A UK Driving License
• High Voltage experience, although not essential.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulation Standards
• The willingness to participate in an on-call rota
• Strong Electrical fault-finding skills

    Salary and benefits of the field service role:

• Salary of up to £39,000
• Competitive call out rate
• 25-day holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Laptop
• Company Vehicle
• Companywide bonus scheme

    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

Role:

Associate Asset Manager - Wind

Location:

Remote or Office Based in Bristol

Package Details:

£28 - £30k + benefits

Introduction

Astute are proud to be partnered with a business that offer a range of services such as asset management technical support, financial and legal services to large scale Solar PV projects. With a strategic growth plan in place, a new and exciting new opportunity now exists for an Associate Asset Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

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

To assist with the management of a number of wind assets / SPVs by ensuring best practice for safety, quality and environmental performance, whilst enhancing the overall returns and value of each project and complying with all of the applicable contractual agreements. You will be working alongside the wind asset manager and assist with the management of day to day activities on wind assets; this will involve working with contractors and subcontractors the financial management team and other internal personnel to provide a solid asset management function across all of their assets.

1. Assist with the management of SPV contracts.

2. Help ensure that all assets are in compliance with:

• Statutory requirements for Health, Safety and Environmental performance,

• Local planning authority requirements,

• Grid company connection conditions and power purchase agreements,

3. Ensuring that everyone accessing and working across the wind farms have adequate site inductions and the necessary competencies.

4. Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled activities on wind sites.

5. Log H&S occurrences, champion improvements and actively manage project compliance with Health, Safety and Environment requirements.

6. Perform site inspections to ensure that activities are being completed safely and to a high standard as required by internal requirements, as well as checking the condition of the sites.

7. Maintain management tools including: Operating Plans, Asset Registers and other management tools as necessary.

8. Optimise project performance:

• Monitor contractor performance during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with a view to ensuring all contracted SLA’s are met or bettered,

• Follow maintenance strategies and activities with a view to reducing down time,

• Review regular and other reporting provided by the contractors and ensure any issues are being suitably addressed,

• Supervision of sub-contractors or overseeing the work of management contractors where required,

• Identify and establish the necessary KPIs to monitor the performance of each asset.

9. Identify equipment faults, carry out diagnoses and troubleshooting activities with support from the Monitoring Team. Escalate operations and performance issues to the wind asset manager as required.

10. Assist with the preparation of regular asset management reports on each asset.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. Engineering degree or equivalent.

2. Knowledge of wind farm asset management activities. Knowledge of solar will be considered a plus.

3. Experience with remote monitoring systems on plant and equipment.

4. Interpretation of mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, work instructions and design reviews

5. Contractor management.

6. Advanced Excel Skills.

7. Driver’s licence - You are required to visit company sites within the UK and Europe; this requires you to be able to drive

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £28 - £30k Basic

• 25 days Holiday

• Pension

• Sick Pay

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.

A stute’s Nuclear team is partnering with our client a leading contractor specialising in civil engineering within major infrastructure sectors, including nuclear, highways, and large-scale projects. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, they are committed to delivering complex engineering solutions that support the UK's infrastructure growth. We are looking to recruit a Sub Agent for its Sizewell C site. The Sub Agent role is vital for ensuring the successful delivery of this exciting project and comes with a salary up to £53,000, car allowance and private health care. If you’re a Sub Agent or Section Engineer and are looking to work for a dynamic and progressive organisation, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager or Site Agent you will:  

• Support the Site Manager and step in during absences to manage site operations.
• Oversee a section of the project, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and environmental management.
• Develop and manage detailed construction programmes, coordinating with engineering staff and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of key activities.
• Produce, review, and manage method statements and other site documentation.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, to ensure smooth site operations.
• Lead and develop the site engineering team, fostering a strong, communicative environment.
• Monitor financial performance of your section, providing updates to the commercial team.
• Uphold the company’s health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) standards.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A strong understanding of the CDM Regulations, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Proven experience in civil engineering, with the ability to manage complex site programmes and support project delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of producing Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work.

Personal skills The Sub Agent role would suit someone who is:  

• A natural leader, able to manage and develop teams effectively.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage time and resources to meet project deadlines.

Salary and benefits of the Sub Agent role  

• Salary between £42,000 and £53,000
• Car or car allowance
• Private Health Care
• Life Insurance

INDNUC    

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading civil subcontractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a 12-month contract for its Cheshire site. The Quantity Surveyor role comes with a day rate of £450.             Key skills  

• Mentor the commercial team where required promoting CPD, etc.
• Oversee all assigned commercial accounts in line with the R&Rs outlined below.
• Actively chase up applications, payment certs and associated payments.
• Negotiate, agree, and close out final accounts.
• Ensure compliance on assigned commercial accounts are in line with contractual obligations surrounding payment terms/commercial calendar and construction law.
• In the unlikely event of a dispute, oversee, negotiate, attend and see through dispute resolution meetings through necessary means such as arbitration or similar.
• Establish, update and maintain a schedule of rates for tendering purposes
• Establish, update and maintain a schedule of current day works rates.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quantity Surveyor role  

• Cheshire
• £450.00 Per Day
• 12 months

FILL IN ENGLISH PERSONNEL REQUEST DEMANDE DE PERSONNEL JOB TITLE : Edvance UK – HPC - Site - JDO Layout Buildings Lead DIRECTION/DEPARTEMENT : JDO JOBCODE : (Référence du poste) TARGETED STARTING DATE : 01/09/2023 LEVEL OF JOB : (Positionnement du poste) Grade (Framatome) : 11,12 ou Plage (EDF) : C, B LOCATION : (Localisation) LTA Bristol HPC Site Montrouge FA3 Malakoff Erlangen DURATION : (Durée*) 3 ans EDF * durée standard préconisée 4 ans (même si MAD de 3 ans) POSITION VALIDATED IN THE BUDGET YES NO TYPE OF CONTRACT : (Type de contrat) MAD Framatome (SAS, Gmbh) MAD EDF (SA, Energy) Trainee (stagiaire) VIE REASON FOR STAFFING (Motif du besoin) Replacement (remplacement) Nom de la personne remplacée : Potential departure of a team member Increase of activity (Accroissement d’activité)/ Création de poste (job creation) JUSTIFICATION : EPR-e is responsible for delivering the design for several NI and CI-BOP buildings, systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team, for supporting to HPC construction and commissioning activities, and for preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. The Joint Design Organization (JDO) is an integrated team composed of teams from: the HPC Client (NNB), who leads the JDO; EPR-e and Contractors who have carried out the detailed design studies. As part of its scope of delegation, JDO provides technical support at the HPC EPR site for the resolution of the various challenges and issues arising during the construction phases and later during the testing and commissioning operations. The position of “Layout Buildings Lead” aims at support the field design activities and particularly manage layout subjects which imply several disciplines on the scope of the allocated buildings. CANDIDATE PROFILE (PROFIL DU CANDIDAT) General and technical background expected • Science, engineering degree or equivalent • Minimum 3 years of experience in design and/or Layout topics in the following disciplines: civil work, layout, piping, HVAC, Elec • Knowledge and understanding of layout rules for Nuclear project • Knowledge of the general operation of nuclear power station and the associated safety aspects (in particular, aspects relating to flooding, fire, radiological protection, etc.); • Knowledge of 2D and 3D design software; • Experience working in a multicultural environment • Knowledge of the HPC project or previous EPR and associated studies/doctrine is a real asset Skills required • Experience in the management of transverse technical topics • Excellent Interpersonal skills, conscientiousness, organisation, writing ability. • Good organizational, writing and oral expression skills in English are essential for the realization of the activities of document production, steering and interfaces with the various correspondents. • Ability to prioritise, to manage numerous interfaces, to question and understand the imperatives of other disciplines. • Ability to meet commitments and deadlines. Languages (level) • English fluent, • French is a bonus JOB TITLE : JOB DESCRIPTION / DESCRIPTION DE POSTE 0. INTRODUCTION EPR-e, a company created on 1st September 2023 is a subsidiary of EDVANCE, owned on it side by EDF and FRAMATOME. EPR-e is in charge of the design (basic and detailed design) and the support to realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) for new EPR projects in the UK. In particular, EPR-e is responsible for the design and support to construction for the Hinkley Point C project, but also for the Sizewell C project. EPR-e works closely with EDVANCE and CNEPE in France, where the design of the EPR for HPC was initially developed and where some activities for HPC project still remains (i.e. safety, I&C). On their side, EDVANCE and CNEPE are responsible of the design of the EPR2 and EPR1200, optimized EPR model incorporating the feedback from the ongoing EPR projects. As part of the Responsible Designer for the Hinkley Point C EPR project, EPR-e covers the whole scope of the plants the Balance of Nuclear Island (BNI) and the Conventional Island (CI) and Balance of Plant (BoP). EDVANCE still provides Engineering Design support for the Balance of Nuclear Island (BNI). CNEPE delivers similar works for the Conventional Island (CI) and Balance of Plant (BoP). The Joint Design Office (JDO) is part of the HPC Engineering Directorate. The JDO gathered members from the Client and from the Responsible Designer. All members of JDO representing the Responsible Designer are part of EPR-e. Within its scope of delegated authority, the JDO provides technical support to the HPC site for the resolution of technical challenges and issues arising during construction works as well as erection, commission and testing. The JDO is also in charge of the resolution of open points and design changes which haven’t been closed prior to site activities. 1. ENVIRONMENT The JDO is managed by HPC, Licensee and Manager of the HPC Project. It is made up of staff from: - HPC, managing the teams and owning the processes, - EDVANCE and CNEPE who study and approve design changes as well as non-conformances within their scope of delegated authority, - Contractors who previously delivered the detailed design. Within this organization the JDO Layout Buildings Lead report to the JDO Layout Team Lead and if necessary to the JDO Layout Discipline Lead. The position is located on Hinkley Point C construction site. 2. MISSION The JDO Layout Buildings Lead works on technical topics related in the scope of works of the Responsible Designer for all buildings allocated to the role (ex : N1 for HR and HK ; N2 for HL ; N3 for HD, HN, HQ and New Buildings ; CI for conventional islands ; BOP/HSK for auxiliaries buildings and heat sink). Those topics relate to field events such as Open Point (OP), Design Change, Request For Information (RFI), Field Change Request (FCR) and Non-Conformance Report (NCR). In this context the JDO Layout Buildings Lead is responsible for: - Managing and monitoring requests in his scope of delegated authority, - Challenging requests and any other topics from the contractors and HPC. - Entrusting activities to Layout Engineer (depending on the autonomy of the Engineer, should be necessary to give a clear definition, a level of priority and a deadline) and tracking until closure. - Detailing, proposing solutions and coordinating the resolution of requests with staff in other JDO-DT discipline and/or in the back-offices, - Check the activities performed by other Layout Engineer to guaranty a high level of quality and right first Time in the scope. - Guaranty a uniformity of treatment of Layout queries on the scope - Managing UK-DC and OPM action in Layout scope to respect the Closure need dates. - Support the JDO Team Lead and JDO Layout Discipline Lead regarding the overall needs of the discipline (production, training, quality) Acting under delegation of the JDO Layout Disciplines Lead, the JDO Layout Building Lead may be responsible for: - Making sure that methods, referential, tools, process and delegated authority from the back-office teams are complied with. - Produce in quality and quantity the necessary deliverables to support the project. The Layout Buildings Lead should also be involved in the development of the Layout discipline within the JDO. In this context the JDO Layout Buildings Lead is responsible for: - Contributing to the application of RD tools & Methods within the Design team of the JDO (OPM, UK-DC ...); - Building strong relations with the different Back-Offices in Bristol/Paris. The JDO Layout Buildings Lead reports to the Layout NI Team Lead achievements, progresses and difficulties regarding his activities and raises alerts on any aspects of the design when identified. 3. PERPECTIVES Positions following that of JDO Layout Buildings Lead can be in a wide range of nuclear engineering professions: - Discipline/Group Lead - Technical referent or development of a career in expertise, PLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED FORM TO THE DCAT TEAM. MERCI DE COMPLETER CE FORMULAIRE ET DE LE TRANSMETTRE A LA DCAT Operational Manager (Habilité) Name : P. Thiebot Date : 05/02/24 Signature : Direction Projet ou Métier Name : R. Lacombe Date : 05/02/24 Signature : DCAT Name : Date : Signature :

EC&I Technician – CHiP Beckton Competitive Salary + Benefits

 

Introduction… We are looking for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Department of a Combined Heat and Power facility in East London. Utilising the latest technology, the site is producing 17MW of Heat & Power from used fats, oils and greases (FOGS) from the local area.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Electrical Engineer, as an EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to ensure efficient operation of the site and to maximise plant availability. This includes pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters as well as DCS and PLC control systems. Electrical maintenance work on motors, switchgear, generators etc would also be required
• Programming the sites DCS/PLC equipment
• Supervising and directing contractors
• Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Assisting in plant shutdowns and outages
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures
• Updating work order records through the sites CMMS.
• Assisting the Operations team with out of hours technical support.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as an HNC/ONC in electrical or C&I engineering
• At least three years’ experience in EC&I maintenance, post apprenticeship, in a heavy process environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical plant, paper mill, refinery, steel works etc).
• Experience with control systems (DCS, SCADA, PLC’s) and instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level etc) equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of HV/MV/LV electrical systems
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification
• A flexible approach to working hours

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A competitive salary
• Benefits package including Pension and Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunity to work on a highly efficient CHP Power Station

How to apply?

If you are interested in this position, then please send a copy of your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or call Emily Lobacz on 02393 910 038 who can tell you more.

Quality Assistant – Solar Various UK Sites Up to £350 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 Quality Assistant on a 9-month contract for its sites in the UK . The Quality Assistant role comes with a day rate of up to £350 per day.                   Key skills:

• Developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Testing Plans
• Conducting QA/QC inspections & audits
• Ensuring project documentation, non-conformities and variations are managed
• Ensuring that the critical commissioning phase is planned and delivered flawlessly

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Assistant role:

• Various solar sites in England
• 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.