Lucy Pook

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 Kent.        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      

• Kent
• 5 months minimum
• August 2025
• Competitive rates

Electrical Site Supervisor – New Build Energy from Waste site 3 Months Minimum Slough £400-£450 Per Day  Outside IR35     About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading EPC company within the Energy from Waste sector to recruit an Electrical Site Supervisor for its Slough site on a contract basis. If you’re an experienced Electrical Civils Engineer / Electrical Site Supervisor and are looking for a new opportunity, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As Electrical Site Supervisor you will:

• Carry out Electrical works on site, this will include working on High Voltage systems.
• Supervise subcontractors on site, ensure their work is completed to the required standard and in a safe and efficient manner.  
• Ensure works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time and budget requirements
• Demonstrate leadership regarding HSEQ on site, actively encourages and leads others to comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements are reviewed and subsequent works are carried out in accordance to them.
• Keep the Site Manager informed of activities on site and progress change requests (technical, time and costs).
• Deliver ‘Lessons Learned’ to benefit future projects

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• An Electrical Engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or Degree
• SSSTS / SCS or similar valid Safety Contractors Certificate
• Experience supervising construction of a large industrial plant
• Knowledge of Pressure Parts, ATEX knowledge and experience on High Voltage (11kV / 33kV) equipment 
• Relevant HSEQ knowledge relevant to industrial construction sites

    Personal skills: The Electrical Site Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

• Confident using Microsoft suite
• Can work well alone or as part of a team
• Self-Motivated

Lead Commissioning Engineer Day rate - £450.00 to £525.00  Location - Scotland Start date - January 2024 Duration - 12 Months  

The Role

Our Client is a leading EPC in the renewable energy field and Power Generation sector, who are consistently bidding and gaining new projects in the Energy from Waste sector in the UK. Currently they have a requirement for a Lead Commissioning Engineers to lead a team of Engineers and Technicians throughout the commissioning of the project. We are looking for candidates with building services experience. 

As Lead Commissioning Engineer, you will bring demonstrable commissioning experience and practical skills to the commissioning team. Working closely with the Commissioning team, you will be responsible for planning, executing and documenting of commissioning and handover activities on the project and programme of works in a safe manner, fully in accordance with company processes, systems, procedures and specifications. 

Responsibilities include:

• Working in collaboration with the construction team, ensuring that commissioning activities are planned safely and to required quality standards and specifications
• Providing appropriate support throughout the commissioning phase of the project
• Updating of commissioning documentation including site reports and assisting with O&M manuals
• Carrying out and recording of all commissioning tests
• Liaising with onsite subcontractors where necessary
• Reporting to the Project Director and Commissioning Manager and updating relevant personnel on site progress 
• Adhered to health and safety regulations and reporting any incidents appropriately.

Requirements:

• Commissioning experience gained within Energy from Waste, Biomass, and Gasification projects. 
• Proven track record in a similar role and ability to communicate well at all levels
• Building Services experience
• Ability to work well independently and as well as part of a team

If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Lucy on 02393 910 473 or contact me at [email protected] INDPOW

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Lead Commissioning Boiler Engineer on a contract basis for its West Midlands site from September 2026.   The Lead Commissioning Boiler Engineer role comes with a day rate of £600. Key skills required for the Lead Commissioning Boiler Engineer role  

• Take ownership of boiler commissioning activities, ensuring delivery in line with project requirements, contractual obligations, and HSEQ standards.
• Review, implement, and enforce HSEQ requirements during commissioning, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with RAMS, site standards, and applicable legislation
• Take overall responsibility for commissioning the full boiler package, ensuring all systems are delivered safely, on time, and in line with contractual and technical requirements
• Oversee and coordinate commissioning activities to ensure alignment with project contracts, schedules, budgets, and approved standards
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, OEMs, and external authorities to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution of commissioning activities
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, provide regular progress reports, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
• Must be degree-qualified Mechanical or Process Engineer with proven experience in the commissioning stages of a Power/EFW plant.
• Must have demonstrable experience delivering full boiler package on a large EFW facility.
• Must hold an SCC (Safety Contractors Certificate) or equivalent safety qualification.
• Hands-on experience with LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) and PTW systems in commissioning environments.

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead Commissioning Engineer Boiler role  

• West Midlands
• £600 Per Day
• September 2026 – August 2027

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Outage QA/QC Engineer on a 3 week outage in Cheshire starting in March 2026. The position will be on days only, working 12 hours, 7 days a week once in outage.    The Outage QA/QC Engineer roles come with an hourly rate of £40.00. Key skills required for Outage QA/QC Engineer role  

• Provide QA/QC oversight during vessel boxing-up activities, ensuring correct gasket installation, bolting procedures, torquing, and final closure compliance.
• Monitor and inspect valve welding activities, confirming adherence to approved WPS/PQR, material traceability, welder qualifications, and NDT requirements.
• Oversee welding works, ensuring compliance with welding procedures, pre/post-weld heat treatment requirements, and inspection hold points.
• Oversee valve overhaul activities, verifying inspection records, component replacement, pressure testing, and correct reassembly/ installation.
• Ensure all quality documentation, ITPs, weld records, NDT reports, and test certificates are completed and compiled accurately.
• Liaise with site management, contractors, and client representatives on quality matters.
• Raise and manage NCRs where required and ensure close-out of quality issues.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and outage schedule requirements.
• Must have p roven experience in QA/QC within power generation, heavy industry, or similar environments.
• Must have s trong knowledge of welding standards, pressure systems, and mechanical inspection practices.
• Ideally hold CSWIP or equivalent welding inspection certificate.
• CCNSG/CSCS Card 

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

• Cheshire
• £40.00 per hour
• March 2026 
• Days 
• 7 days / 12 hrs

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Quality Electrical Engineer on a 8 month minimum contract basis for its West Midlands site for an immediate start.   The Quality Electrical Engineer role comes with a day rate of £450. Key skills required for the Quality Electrical Engineer role  

• Oversee and monitor Quality Plans of subcontractors and EPC
• Review and approve subcontractors Technical Procedures
• Oversee subcontractors ITPs
• Oversee subcontractors EC&I testing
• Complete Quality audits to subcontractors and supplier’s installations
• Assemble electrical Final Quality Dossiers
• Detect, submit, and monitor non-conformities
• Liaise with Client Electrical Engineer
• Must have electrical engineering knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of DSEAR / ATEX compliance
• Ideally have experience in the Energy from Waste (EFW) new build sector or similar

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Quality Electrical Engineer role  

• West Midlands
• £450-£500 Per Day
• Outside IR35
• Immediate Start
• 8 Months minimum

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a cable solutions provider to recruit a Project Manager for its site in Dunbar on a permanent basis.              Key skills  

• Manage and oversee the execution to completion of the project.
• Awareness to specific site characteristics (topography, landscape, environmental and ecological constraints, current infrastructure, sustainability, health and safety)
• Work closely with the design and wider team to manage and develop any necessary Scope of Works, Division of Responsibilities, Employer and or Client Requirements and Technical Specifications for Onshore Cable works.
• Interface extensively with the client’s offshore cable team to manage the interface of the cable landfall.
• Actively manage to appointment any required subcontract requirements, specifically HHD/Civils.
• Source, review, appoint any such required consultants and/or internal colleagues to develop and carry out pre-condition surveys.
• Interface, liaison and coordination with any parties responsible for coinciding works.
• Organise and chair project update meetings with any relevant stakeholder/parties.
• Must have proven experience in a similar position within Power/Energy/Renewables construction projects with ideally a HV (High Voltage) background.
• Hold an understanding / background in construction civil engineering.
• Must have strong communication skills with an ability to engage with clients
• Must be flexible to travel to other sites for project meetings from time to time.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Project Manager role  

• Dunbar
• November start
• Competitive Salary
• 25+ days holiday
• Attractive benefits package

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Payroll & HR Administrator on a 9-month contract on a hybrid working role in Farnborough.             Key skills  

• Deliver transactional HR services locally, aligned with Group P&C processes
• Manage personnel administration including contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and payroll interface
• Ensure local HR compliance with employment laws and Group governance
• Collaborate closely with global P&C colleagues to implement strategies and initiatives
• Must hold strong experience in HR Operations and Payroll Administration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with HRIS knowledge as a plus
• IPASS (Irish Payroll Association Qualification) qualification ideal but not essential
• Irish employment Law also beneficial but not essential

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Payroll & HR Administrator position  

• Farnborough
• £20.00 per hour
• 9 months minimum