Gemma Harfield

• Constructability review of Client provided engineering to assure spatial conformity for installation, and collaborative engagement with the Client to find agreed outcomes
• Support the Client in their Safety Case Development, e.g. HAZID/HAZOP studies
• Support the development of the construction estimate and delivery schedule in Stage 1 to set up the successful delivery of the work packages in Stage 2
• Support selection and then partner with the project Supply Chain and 3rd Party Contractors to ensure the project’s deliverables and KPIs are achieved
• Provide direction to engineers and sub-contractors to ensure that construction tasks are achieved in line with Business Operating Procedures (BOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Co-ordinate and lead construction reviews with the various project stakeholders
• Produce and ensure approval of produce work instructions, installation sequencing and method statement documentation
• Ensure all relevant design standards/practices are complied with
• Manage the relevant and key construction delivery documentation (e.g. work instructions, RAMS., installation sequencing)
• Maintain the construction and delivery schedule to ensure the successful delivery of the work packages.

• Graduate level Engineering Qualification
• Construction and Installation experience of industrial plant and processes
• New build EPC experienced using staged gate/RIBA approach on a Brownfield site
• Nuclear experience is required

• Experience working in the Nuclear/Defence sector
• Ability to obtain SC clearance
• The right to work in the UK and has lived here for over five years
• UK driving licence

• Ability to travel between Warrington and Reading when needed

• Salary of up to £85,000
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to see a project from design to execution

• Identify and engage with UK DNO companies and process industry projects, building brand awareness and securing specifications to drive sales.
• Develop new business opportunities from initial contact through to inclusion on client-approved lists and maintain existing relationships.
• Present the company’s’ solutions to key decision-makers through technical presentations, site visits, and training.
• Drive sustainable growth via targeted sales plans and world-class project support.
• Use CRM for customer management, provide market insights, and offer pre-sales technical advice.

• University degree or equivalent, or sufficient industry experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in selling technical solutions to decision-makers, with existing relationships in target sectors.
• Strong understanding of civil construction, electrical, controls, automation, and mechanical systems in relevant markets.
• Ability to develop structured plans, engage new prospects, and manage long-term sales projects.
• Proven experience in providing technical support and application surveying, with a strong understanding of Ex standards, particularly in relation to enclosures and cable glands.
• Successful track record of selling premium solutions in competitive environments, with in-depth knowledge of the UK DNO market.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to present solutions, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

• Salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience
• 20% – 40% bonus structure based on individual and company performance
• Company car
• Development opportunities
• Double pay on your third year anniversary month!

• Develop and implement a sales strategy to achieve revenue targets in the medical and pharmaceuticals market, scrap and recycling sectors, industrial NDT, academic institutions, security.
• Identify and prioritise target clients, understand their needs, and tailor product offerings to provide the best solutions.
• Act as the main point of contact for these customers, providing excellent service, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Engage in active business development activities to expand the company's presence and drive sales growth
• Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and market feedback to inform decision-making and strategy development.
• Provide technical guidance and product demonstrations to customers to showcase the benefits and features of our offerings.
• Develop a deep understanding of the company's product range and its applications in various sectors.

• You may have a background in sales — ideally within the nuclear industry or related sectors such as medical, pharmaceuticals, recycling, industrial NDT, security, or government — with at least a basic understanding of radiation physics.
• Or you may be a technician or engineer with hands-on experience in radiometric instrumentation and a solid knowledge of radiation physics, now ready to move into a more client-facing position.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and confidently
• Strong relationship-building skills, focused on developing and maintaining long-term client partnerships
• Self-motivated and well-organised, able to manage a home-based role with regular UK travel
• Curious and eager to learn, with the ability to quickly grasp new technical knowledge and apply it in client conversations

• Salary of up to £45,000
• £520 pm car allowance
• 10% annual bonus
• Internal and external training provided
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company progression

Senior Building Services Engineer (HVAC)

3-6 month contract

Description of the assignment

Purpose of the job

The Senior Building Services Engineer defines and distributes the scope of work to ensure that the project is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality.  The Senior Building Services Engineer is responsible for the delivery of design and engineering to meet the requirements technical specification.  

Key Accountabilities

·            Development of designs and documentation to satisfy the technical specification,

·            Production of design deliverables throughout the design process,

·            Checking/approval of discipline specific design deliverables,

·            Contribution to design reviews and safety reviews,

·            Ensuring quality and timely delivery of design documentation throughout all phases of the design process,

·            Compliance with safety legislation, industry codes and standards and statutory regulations,

·            Develop cost effective technical solutions,

·            Staff development,

·            Managing safety by developing and reinforcing the safety culture,

·            Management of contractors,

·            Provide technical consultancy,

·            Provide support during Site surveys, installation and commissioning.

Occupational Skills and Knowledge

·            Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience,

·            Working towards, or already have, Chartership in a discipline specific engineering institution.

Duties and Requirements

Essential

·           Strong understanding of the fundamentals within your engineering discipline,

·            Previous experience in the design of Building Services (inc: Ventilation & Piped Services),

·            Proven track record of successfully delivering design solutions,

·            Good understanding of safety legislation and statutory regulations,

·            Strong organisational and interpersonal skills,

·            Good level of commercial awareness,

·            Experience of leading design teams,

·            Experience of managing sub-contracts,

·            Experience of bid preparation.

·            Experience working on design substantiation or period reviews of safety

·            Experience writing Design Assessment Reports (DARs)

Desirable

·            Full membership of a discipline specific engineering institution and CEng status,

·            Knowledge of Design software capability and outputs,

·            Experience of Containment and process ventilation systems,

·            Experience of Design and Engineering substantiation,

·            Construction Site experience,

·            Experience of working in the Nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry.

Why Nuvia

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.

• Hands-on delivery of design and engineering solutions.
• Lead on design, specification, procurement, installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, and operator training.
• Check and approve engineering documents and drawings.
• Liaise with clients and multi-discipline managers to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical consultancy and guidance across the UK EC&I design team.
• Manage project quality, progress, cost control, and supporting documentation.
• Drive and maintain compliance with safety culture and regulations (e.g. CDM, CE marking).
• Actively participate in design and safety reviews (HAZOP, risk assessments).

• Degree-qualified in a relevant technical/engineering discipline (or demonstrable experience).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the nuclear industry.
• Proven competence in design/delivery within a project-based environment.
• Full UK driver’s licence.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Understanding of design requirements supporting nuclear safety cases.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing sub-contractors.

• Mechanical Handling (including Remote in-cell handling)
• Process Instrumentation
• Functional Safety (BS EN 61508/61511)
• Machinery Safety (BS EN 60204, BS EN 13849
• LV Distribution Systems (Trimble Pro-design)

• Chartered Engineer (or nearing chartership), with membership to a relevant institution (e.g. IET).
• Knowledge of EC&I integration with control systems (PLC/SCADA).
• Experience in Design Substantiation to support safety cases.
• Additional Defence sector experience.
• Involvement in bid preparation.

• Strong organisational and collaboration skills.
• Quality and service-driven approach with high commercial awareness.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Active SC clearance.

• 3-month contract
• £50 - £60 an hour

• Checking and approval of engineering documents and drawings.
• Liaising with clients and managers of other engineering disciplines to develop cost effective technical solutions.
• Communicate best practice across the UK EC&I design delivery team.
• Responsible for managing the quality and progress of EC&I engineering work carried out within a project.
• Development of designed to technical and client specification / satisfaction.
• Actively contribute to design and safety reviews (HAZOP and risk assessment.)
• Ensure quality of work throughout the design phase.
• Comply with safety and stator regulations (CDM and CE, etc.)

• Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Full Membership of a relevant institution (e.g. IMC).
• Experience in a senior role in the management and delivery of nuclear environment projects, or other equivalent highly regulated industry.
• Experience of leading teams within a project environment and the management of medium sized design teams in the delivery of scheme and detail design packages.
• Expert understanding of EC&I principles such as safety systems, circuit protection, communication technologies or instrumentation.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering design solutions. Concept through to commissioning experience (full lifecycle).

• DV security clearance or the ability to go through the vetting process.

• £50 - £55 an hour
• 12-month contract

• Identify and target UK DNO companies and work closely with them to develop our brand further and generate specifications that will help further our sales in our chosen applications.
• Identify, quantify and target UK process industry projects. With a clear focus on key decision makers (owners /operators, engineers, contractors or resellers) Typically this work will be varied in both focus and value. The main aim is to develop our brand further and generate specifications that will help further our sales in our chosen applications.
• Develop business, often from a cold start point through to standard specification / client approved lists
• Search for new clients who would benefit from the use our solutions and support in order to maximise market potential
• Maintain our existing client base of owners, operators, designers and installers.
• Attend industry events and forums in order to network for new opportunities

• Focus is not limited to traditional structures and plant, we also target equipment and modular based construction
• Present Roxtec solutions to specifying engineers (electrical, control, instrumentation, mechanical, structural) via technical presentations, site visits, installation training, promotion with resellers and other means as appropriate
• Drive sustainable sales growth through gaining engineering specifications for Roxtec solutions and delivering world-class support throughout the project lifecycle
• Create and execute targeted sales plan
• Identify and communicate resources needed to meet sales objectives
• Effectively promote and apply Roxtec Core Values, within Roxtec and within industry
• Plan and manage all customer contacts and meetings within Roxtec CRM system
• Provide routine, accurate and meaningful market information, forecasting and product planning to management
• Provide pre-sales technical advice and solution guidance. This will extend to providing design input for our range of bespoke products where required.

• University degree and/or equivalent. Consideration would be given to those without relevant degree and/or equivalent if sufficient industry specific experience working in a similar role could be demonstrated.
• Professional sales experience with preference to those that have a successful record presenting complex and/or technical solutions to decision makers, specifying engineers.
• Existing working relationships within owner / operators, engineering, contracting and design firms
• Knowledge in our target sector, with experience of civil construction, electrical, controls, automation and/or mechanical systems for our chosen markets.
• Strong understanding of industrial business practices and effective sales techniques – must be able to develop, manage and perform to a sales and business plan with a consultancy approach.
• Experience of business development with the ability to demonstrate structured planning and new prospect engagement
• Ability to use industry news / project databases / relationships to develop technical sales opportunities
• Effective networking skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
• Proven ability and confidence to prepare and present solutions and strategies to groups of co-workers, clients or prospects.
• Proven ability to manage long-term and complex sales projects to success
• Role involves working away from home for periods during the working week to serve the UK market
• Ability to travel internationally on occasion

• Experience of providing technical support / surveying of applications
• Successful track record of selling premium solutions against low cost competitor
• Knowledge and experience within the UK DNO market.
• Knowledge of Ex standards specifically relating to enclosures and cable glands

Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnered with a specialist lifting and handling equipment business, acting as the principal contractor on Hinkley Point C. We are currently recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of on-site activities.

This role offers a competitive salary depending on experience, up to £70,000, and provides the opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most prestigious nuclear infrastructure projects.

We are looking for candidates with more than 5 years’ relevant experience and a degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying.

• Producing and maintaining cost reports, budgets, and forecasts to support commercial decision-making.

• Preparing and assessing variations, claims, and change orders, ensuring contractual compliance.

• Conducting monthly valuations, interim payments, and financial reconciliations.

• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, and project managers to monitor progress, labour, and resource allocation.

• Supporting risk analysis, forecasting, and project cost reviews.

• Compiling and analysing commercial data using Excel and internal reporting systems.

• Mentoring or guiding junior commercial staff where required.

• Supporting the wider commercial team with ad hoc duties as needed.

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying (e.g., HNC/HND, BSc, or equivalent).

• More than 5 years’ experience in quantity surveying, cost control, or commercial management within construction, heavy engineering, or nuclear projects.

• Strong numerical and analytical ability.

• Understanding of cost reporting, budgeting, and commercial compliance.

• Experience in preparing/assessing variations, claims, or post-contract duties.

The Quantity Surveyor role would suit someone who is:

• Excellent communicator, confident in speaking with site teams, subcontractors, and senior stakeholders.

• Highly organised, proactive, and reliable in meeting deadlines.

• Keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Collaborative, positive, and willing to relocate for a major UK project.

• Experienced in mentoring or supporting junior commercial staff.

• Competitive salary up to £70,000, depending on experience.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Opportunity to work on prestigious nuclear projects with a leading contractor.

• Supportive, collaborative working environment with career development opportunities.

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a well-established and leading specialist in design, manufacture, and installation of specialist steel structures. They are looking for a Technical Sales Manager to join their team to win new opportunities, grow key accounts, and build lasting partnerships across core and emerging infrastructure markets.

Responsibilities and duties

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities across the telecoms, energy, rail, highways, and water sectors.
• Building and managing a robust pipeline through proactive market research and lead generation.
• Delivering compelling client presentations and negotiations, showcasing the company’s technical expertise and value-engineering capabilities.
• Developing trusted, long-term relationships with key stakeholders, including engineers, procurement teams, and framework leads.
• Representing the business at client meetings, industry events, and trade shows to promote services and build networks.
• Working closely with estimating and commercial teams to produce competitive, high-quality proposals.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to inform business strategy.
• Maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients through strategic account management.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure excellent project delivery and customer satisfaction

Professional qualifications

• Proven experience in specification sales within the civil construction industry.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with confidence delivering CPD presentations.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to client sites as needed.

Personal skills

• A track record of building relationships with technical and commercial stakeholders.
• A self-driven, technically curious, and commercially astute mindset.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and presentation tools.
• A solid understanding of B2B sales cycles and public procurement/tendering processes.

Salary and benefits of the Technical Sales Manager role

• Salary up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Paid travel expenses
• Opportunities for training and career development within a supportive team

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