Lucy Pook

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Shift Team Leader on a 6 month contract for its Scotland site. The Commissioning Shift Team Leader role comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills  

• Ensure that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management, HSE and commissioning team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Prepare and issue permits to Work and system isolations for works within the shift
• Ensure that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time requirements
• Independently operate, monitor, and maintain systems according to the scope of responsibility, in the control room and on site
• Update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes
• Overseeing the work performed by shift personnel and suppliers during operation
• Liaise and coordinate with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Lead Engineers
• Records all operational events in the shift logbook
• Participate in regular control tours throughout the plant
• Deliver Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Keep the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all site-related activities

  Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Shift Team Leader role  

• Scotland
• 6 Months minimum
• £550.00 per Day
• Outside IR35

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

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading sub-contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a QA QC on 2 months minimum contract for its site in West Midlands with an immediate start. The Site based QA QC role comes with a day rate of between £300 - £400.             Key skills  

• Conduct, manage and plan quality inspections.
• Champion quality assurance and inspection processes, producing clear and accurate reports covering quality approval, construction progress, non-conformances, defect resolution, and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with the site construction team, clients site-based quality and construction teams to ensure inspections, approvals, and documentation are fully compliant with project based and statutory requirements.
• Support, monitor and promote compliance with the company’s and project requirements.
• Track Snags/ Damages to show close out applying a golden thread approach.
• Investigate quality non-conformities and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support the continuous development of quality practices and initiatives with regards to performance improvements.
• Essential to have experience in external & internal cladding, roofing and/or façade remediation.
• Must hold an CSCS or CCNSG card
• Must have experience with client interactions and communication on site.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the site-based QA QC role  

• West Midlands
• £300 - £400.00 per day
• 2 months minimum

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a cladding sub-contractor who are looking to recruit 4 x Single Ply Roof Installers / Single Ply Roofers on a contract basis for a minimum of 2 months.        Key skills required for the Single Ply Roof Installers / Single Ply Roofers  

•  Installation of single ply roofing membranes
•  Performing welding work on single ply membranes (welding)
•  Executing detailed finishing and edge detailing to a high standard
• Ensuring installations meet all required specifications and safety standards
• Conducting quality checks and identifying any required repairs or adjustments
• Collaborating with site teams to maintain project timelines
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas
• Always adhering to health and safety protocols
• Experience working with Renolit Alkorplan membrane is an advantage
• Must hold an CSCS Card and have ability to puss a drug and alcohol test

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Single Ply Roof Installers / Single Ply Roofers    

• West Bromwich
• Monday – Friday (weekends optional)
• £22.00 per hour (time and one-third paid as overtime and weekends)
• Immediate Start

Quantity Surveyor Feb 2024  Enfield £500 Per Day 12 Months      About the role: Astute’s Power team are currently partnering with a Principal Contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on for a site of theirs near Enfield. The Quantity Surveyor role comes of £500 per day. Outside IR35.                   Key skills: · Signing of subcontracts and collaborating in the offer phase.

• Co ordinate with Construction, Procurement and Finance Departments in closing of subcontracts.
• Co ordinate with Project Control regarding planning and cost controls on site.
• Manage PAC
• Manage back charges and Contradictory prices.
• Claims and Measure Management.
• Address any needs of reports or special analysis requested by Project Control or Project Director on site.

• Hold experience in working on an Energy from Waste project or similar sector in Construction.
• Heavy Civils background  

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Document Controller role:

• Enfield
• Immediate Start
• 12 Months minimum
• £500 Per Day (Outside IR35)

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Site Assistant on a Fixed Term Contract for 36 months for its West Midlands site. The Site Assistant role comes with a salary of £35,500.             Key skills

• Act as the office administrator for the site including office supplies, filing, organisation of travel, recording and storing of documentation.
• Act as project assistant for the site team (arrange travel, create documents).
• Welcome visitors and clients including arranging catering as required
• 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.
• Must hold administrative experience within Construction and hold good working knowledge on Microsoft applications

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Assistant role  

• West Midlands
• £35,500 per annum
• 36 Months

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a subcontractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a QA/QC Person on a 12 month contract for its West Midlands site. The QA/QC Person role comes with a day rate of £350.00 per day.             Key skills  

• Area sign off / general Quality Assurance & Quality Control duties
• Releasing sign offs to clients on site
• Keeping on top of all documents and material record books
• Fieldwire or equivalent experience
• Cladding experience also beneficial

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

• West Midlands
• £350.00 per day
• Outside IR35
• CIS
• 12 Months

  About the role: Astute’s Power team are partnering with an EPC Contractor to recruit a Compliance Engineer on a 12–18-month contract for one of their EFW sites. The Compliance Engineer role comes with competitive rate and will be based on their site in North East of London.                    Key skills:

• Oversee preparation of discharge and compliance with DCO (Development Consent Order)
• Support management of BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
• Assisting the CDM Manager with Engineering and Construction Compliance
• Co ordinate with Building Control authorities
• Maintain Carbon Model for the project.
• Hold experience in compliance management within the energy or construction sector.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the role:

• London
• Competitive Rate
• 12 Months minimum
• Outside IR35

     

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Site Document Controller on an 18-month contract for a construction project, working full time on site, in North London. The Site Document Controller role comes with a hourly rate of between £20.00-£25.00.             Key skills  

• Responsible for controlling the numbering, filing, sorting and retrieval of electronically stored or hard copy documentation produced by technical teams, projects, or departments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Allocate and control the document numbering system for the project work
• Respond in a timely manner to request to retrieve information, information searches and general requests for support from project/department personnel
• Responds directly to daily issues / requests by using business practices and extensive experience in prioritising
• Administration of PIRS document system
• Receive all deliveries to site
• Ensure works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time, budget and Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements
• Keep the Site Manager or deputy informed of all site-related activities
• Must be an experienced Document Controller, site based, with previous work in construction industries.
• Must ideally hold EDMS (document management systems experience).
• Must be available to work on site full time (Monday – Friday)
• Must ideally hold an SSC, CSCS or CCNSG Card.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Document Controller role  

• North London
• £20 - £25 per hour
• 18-month contract
• March 2026 start