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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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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 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

Commissioning Lead Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/2/24
  • END DATE: 9/30/25
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste Sector to recruit a Commissioning Lead Engineer on a 12 months contract for its Leeds site. The Commissioning Lead Engineer role comes with a day rate of £550.             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 Commissioning Lead Engineer role  
  • Leeds
  • £550.00 Per Day
  • 12 Months
  • Outside IR35

Finishing Foreman
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/1/24
  • END DATE: 10/31/24
  • PAY RATE: $300.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Finishing Foreman on a 3-month contract for its Leeds site.    The Finishing Foreman role comes with a day rate of £300.00.      Key skills    
  • Co-ordination of internal fit-out for an office fit-out.
  • Overseen various packages such as drylining, ceiling, flooring, decoration, joinery and general building works.
  • Co-ordination of M&E Contractors alongside other Supervisors
  • Hold Site & H&S knowledge and logistics.
  • Enforce site standards.
  • Must hold a good understanding of quality management system and able to plan, monitor and control all aspects.
  • Must have a Shopfitting / Building background
  • SSSTS / SMSTS
  • First Aid
  • CSCS Card
      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Finishing Foreman role    
  • Leeds
  • £300.00 Per Day
  • 3 Months 
 

Commissioning Lead Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/5/24
  • END DATE: 9/30/25
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
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
 

Thermal Insulation Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/30/24
  • END DATE: 7/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $21.95 /HR
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading insulation subcontractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit Thermal Insulation Engineers on a 10-month contract for its Essex site. The Thermal Insulation Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of £21.00.             Key skills  
  • Preparing areas on site to be insulated
  • Fitting insulations to engineering plans
  • Secure and fasten insulation and sealing work areas after
  • Work closely with Thermal Insulation Labourer on day -to – day basis
  • Adhere to all general H&S on site
  • Must hold TICA /NVQ and either CSCS / CCNSG
  • Site experience in either Oil & Gas, Energy, Nuclear, Waste Management or similar
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Thermal Insulation Engineer role  
  • Essex
  • £21.00 per hour (Monday – Friday)
  • £27.95 per hour (Saturdays)
  • 10 Months minimum

Steel Structure Supervisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/6/25
  • END DATE: 1/30/26
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Steel Structure Supervisor on a 12 month minimum contract for its London site. The Steel Structure Supervisor role comes with a day rate of £450.             Key skills
  • Lead execution of steel structure works, ensuring compliance with project drawings, specifications, and standards.
  • Identify and address potential delays, technical challenges, or resource issues to avoid disruptions.
  • Supervise and coordinate the assembly, erection, and installation of steel structures in accordance with NAECI regulations and project specifications.
  • Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to plan and execute tasks effectively.
  • Must have experience supervising steel structure erection in infrastructure projects.
  • Must also hold an SSSTS / SMSTS and CSCS card.
  • NAECI (National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) training or certification is also highly desirable for this role.  
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Steel Structure Supervisor role  
  • London
  • £450.00 Per Day
  • Outside IR35
  • 12 months minimum

Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/1/24
  • END DATE: 10/31/24
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a modular building contractor to recruit a Site Manager on a 3-month contract for its site in Guildford from May 2025. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £400.00.             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 hold modular build experience
  • Must hold an CSCS and SMSTS
  • First Aid (beneficial)
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role  
  • Guildford
  • May 2025
  • 3 Months
  • £400.00-£450.00 Per Day

Commissioning BOP Supervisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/1/25
  • END DATE: 9/1/26
  • PAY RATE: $600.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector who are looking to recruit a Commissioning BOP (Balance of Plant) Supervisor on a 12-month contract basis.        Key skills required for the Commissioning BOP Supervisor   
  • Mechanical engineer with at least 5 years of experience in the commissioning of thermal power plants, EFW or similar. Having been responsible for the commissioning of the BOP in this type of plant.
  • Leadership, teamwork skills and the ability to solve problems independently are characteristics that the candidate must possess.
  • Must have Knowledge of logic diagrams and TFAs management skills will be valued
  • Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the candidate will be responsible for commissioning the BOP in collaboration with other disciplines, such as electrical, I&C, operations, etc and with the TFAs of the boiler supplier.
  • Coordinating with the site LOTO responsible Senior Authorised Person for planning and implementation of all permits related activities  
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Commissioning BOP (Balance of Plant) Supervisor   
  • West Midlands
  • Outside IR35
  • Sept/October 2025
  • 12 Months minimum

BIM Programmer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/13/25
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /YEAR
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

Site Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 2/6/26
  • PAY RATE: $350.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Site Surveyor on a 12 month minimum contract for its London site. The Site Surveyor role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills • Act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives • Set out, level and survey the site • Check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations • Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project • Carry out day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors - this is site-specific and may not be the case on all projects Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Surveyor role  
  • London
  • 12 Months minimum
  • Outside IR35