Lucy Pook

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Mechanical & Electrical Subcontractor within the Energy from Waste sector to recruit an Electrical Engineer on a 6-month contract for its Birmingham site. The Electrical Engineer role comes with a day rate of £400.             Key skills  

• Assist with the installation of electrical scope which includes Electrical Equipment, CMS (primary & secondary), cable installation, cable terminations, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, instrumentation and controls etc.
• Review electrical drawings for buildability and proposed installation methodology
• Liaise closely with the planner to ensure all take-offs are incorporated within the programme and the installed measure is correct to ensure accurate progress is recorded
• Liaise with the client for solutions to any design issues encountered and formalise through the correct project process
• Co-ordinate with internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure a smooth execution of the electrical works scope
• Assist with the planning, forecasting labour levels etc. to undertake the works
• Oversee the installation of the electrical equipment to ensure it is safely installed and all testing is undertaken correctly and in line with manufacture recommendations
• Ensuring all works are being undertaken safely and in accordance with the project H&S requirements
• Must have worked on large industrial projects 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Engineer role  

• Birmingham
• £400.00 Per Day
• Outside IR35
• 6 Months

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading global provider of Energy-from-Waste (EfW) solutions, this organisation delivers turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects across the full lifecycle, to recruit a Commissioning Engineer for its Glasgow Anaerobic Digestion Project on either a long-term contract or permanent basis.   Responsibilities and duties of the Commissioning Engineer role   You will:  

• Perform hands on commissioning tasks in the field across mechanical, electrical, and process systems within assigned scope.
• Manage and coordinate commissioning activities for allocated systems in line with the commissioning programme and project milestones.
• Ensure systems are commissioned in accordance with design documentation, employer’s requirements, project specifications, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors during commissioning activities, ensuring works are carried out safely, to specification, and to schedule.
• Act as a technical interface between subcontractors, engineering disciplines, and the commissioning management team.
• Identify deviations, technical issues, and risks, proposing and implementing corrective actions in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare, manage, and complete commissioning documentation, including test protocols, check sheets, punch lists, and handover dossiers.
• Ensure commissioning QA/QC documentation is completed accurately and on time prior to system handover, PAC, or takeover
• Willingness to travel and work on site throughout the Commissioning stage
• Must have experience on large-scale industrial plants as a Commissioning Engineer ideally on RG (Renewable Gas) plants e.g. AD (Anaerobic digestion, gas upgrading, utilities or balance of plant).
• AD (Anaerobic digestion) plant commissioning and operating knowledge
• Hold a SMSTS/IOSH/NEBOSH qualification
• Valid SCC training certificate or equivalent
• DCS System knowledge

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Engineer role 

• Glasgow
• Competitive Rates
• May 2026
• Long-term Contract / Permanent

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor within the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a BIM Programmer on a contract basis for its Northeast London site. The BIM Programmer role comes with a competitive day rate.                 Key skills  

• Develop programming solutions using C# and SQL.
• Work with Navisworks API and Revit API to customize and optimize workflows.
• Collaborate with the BIM team to implement Autodesk Forge solutions.
• Support BIM Manager with the integration of digital tools across projects.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the BIM Programmer role  

• Northeast of London
• Long term Contract
• Competitive Day Rate

Crane Co-Ordinator - EfW West Midlands £400-450 Per Day Outside IR35 January 2024 24 Months     About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Crane Co-Ordinator on a 24 Month contract for its site in the West Midlands. The Crane Co-Ordinator role comes with a day rate of £400-450 Per Day.                   Key skills:

• Co-Ordinating and Supervising lifting and rigging activities.
• Review lifting plans.
• Ensure ground conditions are safe for any operations involving mobile cranes.
• AP duties which will include appraisals & planning lifting activities.
• Temporary Works Co-Ordinator Duties
• General H&S activities.
• MEWP experience.
• NEBOSH qualified.
• Qualified SAP / Must hold an AP ticket.

West Midlands, £400 Per Day, 24 Month Contract, Crane Co-Ordinator role:

• Immediate Start
• Outside IR35

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to  or call to speak to  who can tell you more.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a successful and leading contractor in the Energy from Waste to recruit a Site and Facilities Assistant for its Cheshire site. The Site and Facilities Assistant role is offered on a 24 month fixed term contract (FTC) basis and comes with a salary of £30,000-£35,000 starting in April 2026. If you’re a Site and Facilities Assistant available for an April 2026 start, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties  

• Acting as the office administrator for the site including managing office supplies, filing, organization of travel, recording and storing of documentation
• Acting as the Facilities Assistant - maintaining the overall operation and upkeep of the site compound, ensuring all facilities are safe, clean, and fully functional. Supporting daily site activities, including managing utilities, coordinating maintenance tasks, and assisting with general site logistics.
• Providing full administrative support to the Site Manager.
• Welcome visitors and clients including arranging catering as required
• Provide full administrative support to the Site Manager.
• Keep the Site Manager informed of all site related activities. 
• Be aware of all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements relevant to their role, and implement and comply with them.
• The candidate should hold strong administrative experience ideally within Construction or Engineering industries.
• Must be comfortable working in a site-based environment, therefore experience in this would be ideal.
• Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications.

Salary and benefits of the Site and Facilities Assistant role  

• £30,000-£35,000 per annum
• Pension of up to 10% employer contribution
• Life Assurance, disability insurance, private medical and dental insurance
• 24 days annual leave per annum

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Completions Engineer on a 12 month minimum contract for its West Midlands site. The Completions Engineer role comes with a day rate of £500.00.             Key skills  

• Oversee final stages of the project reporting into Site Manager on site.
• Ensure all systems and components are installed and tested to correct standards.
• Site walks with client and subcontractors to create snagging lists.
• Oversee sub-contractors to ensure issues are resolved and working on time.
• Maintain records of all activities and identify and resolve issues during completion phase.
• Ensure all activities adhere to H&S regulations.
• Must ideally hold EfW experience, working with or hold an understanding of working for a Principal Contractor.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Completions Engineer role  

• West Midlands
• £500.00 Per Day
• Outside IR35
• 12 Months Minimum

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading EPC contractor to recruit an EC&I Engineer on a 5-month contract for its West Midlands site.    The EC&I Engineer role comes with a day rate of up to £450.00 per day Outside of IR35.     Key skills   

• Ensure compliance with construction, health and safety regulations.
• Supervise the application of established quality control procedures.
• Analysis, management and interpretation of electrical drawings specifications.
• Demanding quality in the work and compliance with deadlines by the contractor.
• Follow-up of the contractor's productivity and compliance with work programs. Carrying out on-site
• measurements with the contractor.
• Confirm and report on the contractor's progress.
• Coordinate quality inspections and reports with the QA/QC team.

        Location, remuneration and timeframe of the role    

• West Midlands
• Up to £450 per day
• Outside of IR35

 

Industrial Relations Advisor / Officer Northeast of London £400-£450 Per Day 24 Months Contract Outside IR35 Immediate Start  Our client is currently looking for an Industrial Relations Advisor/Officer to join their team based in Northeast of London to work on an Energy from Waste project. Responsibilities and duties:

• Own and understand the details of the NAECI agreement for appropriate application, communication to all key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with trade unions & ensure that the Company's treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives.
• Work closely with the HR Manager and Collaboration Working Partner to involve and work with Subcontractors.
• Investigate and resolve complex or critical industrial relations issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Support the Procurement team to ensure alignment of Subcontractors to the IR strategy whilst reviewing competency and right to work.
• Organise and manage Council meetings whilst maintaining close relations with the ECIA and NJC
• Manage and co-ordinate SPA throughout the Project Lifecycle

 Personal skills:

• General Construction background
• Experience in working on a NACEI (The National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) project.
• Previous role as either a Site Supervisor, Site Manager or Site Steward
• SSSTS/SMSTS  

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.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a Commissioning Control Room Operator for a 3-month minimum contract for projects in the UK.             Key skills  

• Operate and control boilers, turbines, generators, and associated plant systems via DCS and local control panels
• Support commissioning and start-up activities, ensuring systems are brought online safely and efficiently
• Monitor plant performance, alarms, and process parameters, taking corrective action where required
• Assist with mechanical commissioning tasks (e.g. pump works, filter changes, greasing, system checks)
• Report operational issues, deviations, and risks to the Commissioning Manager and wider team
• Candidates must have proven experience as a Control Room Operator (CRO) within Energy from Waste, Biomass or Thermal Power Plants
• Must understand boiler operations, steam systems and power generation processes
• Must have experience in supporting commissioning, start-up or outage activities
• Must be confident operation plant via DCS systems
• Must hold a valid safety certificate i.e. CCNSG/CSCS/SCC or equivalent

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Control Room Operator role  

• London / Leeds
• 6 days/ 6 nights/ 12 off shift rotation
• £500.00 - £550.00 per day
• May 2026
• 3 months minimum (subject to project completion)