Lucy Pook

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor on an Energy from Waste project to recruit a Lead Commissioning Engineer on a 12-month minimum contract for its Leeds site.    The Lead Commissioning Engineer role comes with a day rate of £550 per day.      Key skills    

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to HSEQ.  Actively encouraging and leading the contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements.
• Ensure that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into commissioning in consultation with site management, HSE and Commissioning team and that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensure that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSEQ requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Lead the commissioning within area of responsibility for the principal contractor and ensure works are executed in accordance with contract requirements, and conform with the approved drawings and standards, project time and budget
• Supervise and check the commissioning works being performed by the contractor in respect of timescales, HSEQ and compliance with the approved drawings and standards
• Liaise and coordinate with other project team members, the Commissioning Manager, Erection Supervisors, HSE and Commercial Dept regarding commissioning works on time delivery, at costs and according to the specified quality and HSE requirements
• Co-ordinates sub-contractor and vendor activities on site in line with programme and project requirements. Ensuring that sub-contractors are coordinated with other site works, material and all other requirements are in place in order for them to efficiently perform required tasks.
• Keep the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all activities

      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Lead Commissioning Engineer role    

• Leeds
• £550 per day
• 12 Month Contract
• Outside IR35

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Electrical Subcontractor on an Energy from Waste project to recruit a QA/QC Engineer on a 9-month contract for its West Midlands site.    The QA/QC Engineer role comes with a day rate of £400 per day.      Key skills    

• Managing all Quality Assurance activities on site
• Writing up ITP’s (Inspection and Test Plan)
• Ensure all snags are cleared on site and all submissions are compliant.
• Work closely with the Principal Contractors Quality Engineer daily.
• Provide operational support to QC checks of incoming materials and support in the management of quality documents of the subcontractors.
• Support to the site quality office for construction and commissioning phases.
• Must have a strong QA/QC background in an Energy from Waste / Oil & Gas / Industrial environment.  

      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the QA/QC Engineer role    

• West Midlands
• £400 per day
• 9 Month Contract 
• Outside IR35

 

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

Astutes Power Team are currently recruiting an HSE Advisor to join a leading sub-contractor on a site in Scotstoun, Glasgow. You will be required to work only 1 day a week on a long-term contract.    The HSE Advisor position is paying £300.00 per day.      Key skills required for the HSE Advisor role 

• Ensure all health and safety documentation is up to date, accurate, and compliant with current legislation.
• Maintain records of site inductions, training certificates, inspection reports, permits to work, and other H&S paperwork.
• Support the site management team in document control and administration related to health and safety.
• Provide guidance to site staff on completing forms and understanding H&S documentation requirements.
• Must have NEBOSH and experience on a large-scale construction project.
• Must be flexible to work only 1 day a week (Monday – Thursday)

Location, day rate and timeframe of the HSE Advisor role      

• Glasgow

• £300.00 Per Day

• Outside IR35 

Astutes Power Team are currently recruiting an HSE Manager to join an Industrial Wastewater Treatment (WWTW) plant in London. The HSE Manager role offers the opportunity to lead all health, safety, and environmental activities on-site, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices on a major industrial project with a leading Principal Contractor.   The HSE Manager role is paying between £550-600 per day.      Key skills required for the HSE Manager role 

• Lead the management of all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) related activities across the project as part of the management team, and in accordance with CDM2015 and the DEL integrated management system.
• Develop, implement, and update as necessary, the Construction Phase Plan, Construction Environmental Management Plan, and associated HSE documents throughout the life of the project.
• Advise Project Director of all incidents reportable under the companies recordable incident guidelines and R.I.D.D.O.R. in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that the project is aware of and complies with all legislation in relation to the use of its plant and equipment, as well as workplace activities, and that the project meets its statutory and industry obligations in respect to industrial and safety matters at all times.
• Must hold previous water industry experience and worked as a primary / principal contractor.
• Must hold BSc/NEBOSH Diploma

Location, day rate and timeframe of the HSE Manager role      

• London 
• 12-18 Months minimum

• £600 per day

• Outside IR35

Document Controller Enfield £200-£250 Per Day 12 Months Min     About the role: Astute’s Power team are currently partnering with a Principal Contractor to recruit a Document Controller on for a site of theirs near Enfield. The Document Controller role comes between £200-£250 per day.                   Key skills: · Manage and file all project information within document management system (Documentum D2) · Ensure all project information is accurate and up to date. · Guarantee that required quality management standards are met and that the Project requirements are respected. · Provides support and training for Documentum D2 users.

• Experience with a construction environment

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Document Controller role:

• Enfield
• Immediate Start
• 12 Months minimum
• £250 Per Day

    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.   INDWPOWER

Astute’s Power team looking to recruit a Cladding Site Supervisor in the Energy from Waste sector a 12–18-month contract for a site in the West Midlands. The Cladding Site Supervisor role comes with a day rate of £450.00.             Key skills  

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ).
• Ensures risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS.
• Manage and implement processes and tools within area of responsibility
• Ensure that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time, budget and HSEQ requirements.
• Manage reporting site supervision and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of relevant scope, in the required quality and in a safe working ambient
• Take full ownership of Civil operations in the delegated Area / Section
• Keep records of all construction activities
• Ensure proper look ahead regarding design and other relevant drivers and interface with Contract Manager Civil on commercial issues to ensure proper transparency on site execution matters
• Elaborate and if necessary, revises the Civil Specialized Structure Schedules
• Hold execution meetings (Kick-off, weekly, monthly internal and external)
• Must ideally have a University degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Must have previous experience as Supervisor with either an EPC / Subcontractor Civil company in the Energy from Waste Sector
• Must have an SMSTS and CSCS/CCNSG or SCC  

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Cladding Site Supervisor role  

• West Midlands
• £450.00 Per Day
• 12-18 months minimum
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Lead QA /QC Engineer on a 3-month contract basis on an outage in West Yorkshire starting in February 2026.   The Lead QA/QC Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of £40-45. Key skills required for the Lead QA/QC Engineer role  

• Pre-Outage activities will be to Perform vendor and workshop surveillance inspections for pressure part fabrication prior to outage mobilisations.

• Review fabrication documentation including ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, and material certification packs.
• Verify material traceability (heat numbers, MTRs, PMI requirements) for pressure boundary components.
• Inspect fit-up, welding, dimensional compliance, and fabrication workmanship for boiler and piping components.
• Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and ensure results meet acceptance criteria.
• Monitor fabrication hold/witness points in line with inspection and test plans (ITPs).
• Support FATs, punch list closeout, and release notes prior to shipment.
• On the outage you will be required to lead and coordinate the site QA/QC Engineers across multiple fronts.
• Inspect installation and repair works on boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, and pipework systems.
• Witness pressure testing activities, including hydrostatic tests and associated reinstatement checks.
• Review and approve inspection documentation for handover, including NDE reports, weld logs, and pressure test packs.
• Raise NCRs, manage quality issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
• Support final documentation turnover and completion dossiers for outage deliverables.
• Must be an experienced QA/QC engineer on pre and post outages or shutdowns on large industrial plants, preferably Waste to Energy and/or Power plants.
• Must have experience on vendor/manufacturing inspections and site outage inspection activities.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead QA/QC Engineer role  

• West Yorkshire
• £40/45 per hour
• Feb 2026
• 3 Months

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a modular building contractor to recruit a Site Manager on a short-term contract basis for its site in Basildon from December 2025. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of between £350 per day (CIS).              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 ideally hold modular build experience
• Must be flexible for weekend working occasionally 
• Must hold an CSCS and SMSTS
• First Aid (beneficial)

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role  

• Basildon
• December 2025
• 2 Months minimum
• £350.00 Per Day
• CIS