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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Insulator / Cladder
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/11/25
  • END DATE: 12/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $37.0 /HR
Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit multiple Insulator Cladders on a 5-month minimum contract with August 2025 starts on an Energy from Waste project in Chester.        Key skills required for the Insulator Cladders  
  • Install thermal and acoustic insulation on pipework, ducting, and vessels to specification
  • Measure, cut, and apply insulation materials
  • Fabricate and fit sheet metal cladding
  • Use abrasive wheels and power tools safely to cut and shape cladding materials
  • Work at height using appropriate access equipment in accordance with safety standards
  •  Adhere strictly to health & safety protocols, including proper use of PPE
  • Collaborate with site teams to meet deadlines and maintain project efficiency
  • Ensure all work complies with industry standards and site specifications
  • Must hold a valid CSCS Card, Abrasive Wheels and Working at Heights certs.
  Location and timeframe of the Insulator Cladders      
  • Chester
  • 5 months minimum
  • August 2025
  • Competitive rates

Senior Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 8/29/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading civil Engineering company in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Senior Site Manager on a 6-month minimum contract for its Cheshire site. The Senior Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £400.00.             Key skills  
  • Reporting to management with progress updates 
  • Attending coordination meetings 
  • Coordination with the client’s management team
  • Quality Assurance documentation via Fieldview
  • Daily briefings via Fieldview
  • Health and safety 
  • Operational management 
  • Must hold Civils / RC background
  • Must hold SMSTS
  • Must have Fieldview experience
  • EfW experience is beneficial
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior Site Manager role  
  • Cheshire
  • £400.00 Per Day
  • 6 Months minimum

Setting Out Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/6/24
  • END DATE: 6/7/24
  • PAY RATE: $350.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Civil Engineering company to recruit a Setting Out Engineer on a 4 week contract for its Scotland site.    The Setting Out Engineer role comes with a day rate of £350.      Key skills    
  • Undertake accurate setting out and the management of setting out in line with the project programme of works.
  • Interpret drawings and specification to ensure the construction of works is in accordance with site requirements.
  • Ensuring quality of the construction process
  • Ensuring that all site works are conducted in a safe manner
  • Experience with reinforced concrete structures and underground services will be required.
      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Setting Out Engineer role    
  • Irvine, Scotland
  • £350.00 Per Day
  • Inside IR35 
  • 4 weeks

Testing Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 11/20/24
  • END DATE: 4/19/25
  • PAY RATE: $27.0 /HR

HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/8/24
  • END DATE: 6/6/25
  • PAY RATE: $475.0 /DAY

HSE Advisor – EFW Northeast of London January 2024

18 Months minimum Outside IR35 £450-475 Per Day About the role: Astute’s Power team is currently partnering with an EPC Contractor on a new build Energy from Waste facility to recruit a HSE Advisor in the North east of London. The HSE Advisor position comes with a day rate of £450-475 per day, Outside IR35. Responsibilities and duties:
  • Dealing with day-to- day H&S requirements and compliance on site..
  • Prepared to challenge and give solutions.
  • implement the expected standards and advising contractors.
  • Manage H&S Training with H&S Manager
  • Controlling site H&S systems and have regular discussions on site about H&S performance with Site Managers and Contract Managers.

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Experience in a dynamic and fast paced environment
  • Mechanical & Electrical background
  • Knowledge within the Energy from Waste / Power Industry
  • NEBOSH (Essential)
  • Flexibility to work weekends. How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] call 02393 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more. INDPOWER

Civil Quantity Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/28/25
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY

Metal Cladder
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/21/25
  • PAY RATE: $34.0 /HR
Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit multiple Sheet Metal Cladders on a short-term contract with an immediate start on an Energy from Waste project in Essex.        Key skills required for the Sheet Metal Cladders / Metal Sheet Cladders  
  • Measure, cut, and install sheet metal cladding to specified dimensions and layouts on various boilers and pipes.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, cladding specifications, and site plans
  • Operate hand and power tools, including grinders and cutting equipment
  • Ensure all work meets safety standards and project requirements
  • Work at height using access platforms, scaffolding, or MEWPs
  • Collaborate with site supervisors and insulation teams to coordinate tasks
  • Maintain clean and safe working areas in compliance with health & safety guidelines
  Location and timeframe of the Sheet Metal Cladders / Metal Sheet Cladders     
  • Essex
  • 1 month minimum
  • Immediate Start
  • Competitive rates

HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/2/24
  • END DATE: 3/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY

Site Scheduler
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Site Scheduler on a 12-month contract for its Kent site.    The Site Scheduler role comes with a competitive day rate.       Key skills    
  • Be aware of all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements relevant to their role, and implements and complies with them
  • Generates accurate Site System Time Schedules (S-STS) for the execution phase on site, based on an overall project time schedule
  • Builds a Site System Time Schedule as an integrated construction project
  • Controls schedule, based on contract scope requirements. This should Thr The establish optimal work sequences, in co-operation with all those involved in the scope
  • Integrates all activities for the M&E construction and commissioning functions
  • Manages schedules between internal partners, customers if applicable, consortium and external partners
  • Supports the Construction Manager by collection of on-site progress reports
  • Recommends improvements where the site incurs expected delays
  • Follows the monthly update of S-STS through construction execution, expedite Site issues in conjunction with supervisors and/or functional groups as required
  • Updates, prepares and delivers S-STS weekly/monthly schedule progress reports as required by the project
  • Advises Site Manager / Site Coordinator and other functional Site Team members of status and recommended strategies to respond to identified risks and opportunities
      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Scheduler role    
  • Kent
  • 12 Months Minimum