Lucy Pook

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading sub-contractor in the Energy from Waste sector. They are looking to recruit 6 x Sheet Metal Workers on a 3-month minimum contract for its site in Essex.      The Sheet Metal Worker role comes with a competitive hourly rate.       Key skills required for the Sheet Metal Worker role   

• Required to carry out boiler cladding works
• Must be able to work with trapezoidal and flat sheet metal
• Able to perform various finishing tasks such as corners and hatches
• Must have a solid understanding of sheet metal work
• Must hold a valid VCA or CSCS Card, Working at Heights, Abrasive Wheels & Manual Handling Certificate
• Must also hold all PPE & relevant Tools such as Drill, Marking Measure Talmeter, Riveting & Universal Pliers, Special Wool Scissors, Wool Cutting Knife, AWL, Tape Measure, Offset cutting snips, Divider, Locking Grip Pliers, Square, Straps with buckle, Wire Tie Tool and Pincers.

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Sheet Metal Worker role      

• Essex

• 3 months minimum  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a BIM Coordinator for a long-term contract for a project in North London.             Key skills  

• Support the Project Information Manager and BIM Manager with a robust digital framework.
• Implement rigorous quality assurance procedures and coordination workflows throughout project lifecycle.
• Assist in the application of the BIM Execution Plan and the Information Management Plan. 
• Assist in review and help implement proper element and parameter naming on the model and prepare asset data procedures.
• Help to prepare and apply model quality assurance template report, IDS and apply clash report templates. 
• Help to implement model quality assurance.
• Must have experience in performing model audits and quality reports.
• Must have advanced experience of Autodesk Revit, Blender/Blender BI, and Navisworks
• Must have practical knowledge of managing information within a common data environment (ISO 19650 workflows).

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the BIM Coordinator role  

• North London
• £400.00 - £450.00 per day
• May 2026
• Long-term contracts

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the water treatment sector who are looking to recruit a Commercial Associate / Assistant on a 18-month minimum contract for its London site.      The Commercial Associate / Assistant role comes with a competitive day rate.      Key skills required for the Commercial Associate / Assistant   

• Have regard for the contract procedures requiring formal notices, time limits and other parameters.
• Ensure that the Project Team is fully aware of the prevalent constraints, conditions and contractual environment.
• Ensure that proper mechanisms for risk transfer to subcontractors and insurance providers are identified and enforced.
• Always protect the contractual position, enforcing the notification regime of the Contract. This is an NEC IChem E hybrid contract in the water industry including Compensation event management.
• Prepare submissions for Contractual Claims / Compensation events and other contractually allowable relevant events.
• Fully monitor and report exposure to Liquidated Damages.
• Must hold experience in large construction projects, managing complex contract in the UK with NEC IchemE experience.
• Ideal qualifications as either BSc Civil, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveyor

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Commercial Associate      

• London 

• 18 months minimum  

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Cladding Manager for an immediate start on a 6-month minimum on an Energy from Waste project in Kent.        Key skills required for the Cladding Manager  

• Attend Coordination meetings.
• Conduct daily site briefing and toolbox talks.
• Laise with PM, black hats, sub-contractors, and H&S advisors with regards to progress, materials, and site activities.
• Implement project plans according to project schedule.
• Serve as the main on-site point of contract for client.
• Oversee daily operations on construction site.
• Monitor work to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards.
• Assign tasks and ensure efficient use of labour.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and labour.
• Maintain daily site diaries and logs.
• Address on-site challenges and delays proactively.
• Manage equipment, tools, and materials on-site.
• Laise with Project Manage to make real-time decisions to keep the project on track.
• Enforce adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Must hold relevant Cladding experience as a Supervisor / Site Manager
• Must hold SMSTS / SSSTS

Location and timeframe of the Cladding Manager       

• Kent
• 6 months minimum
• Immediate Start

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a successful and leading M&E Sub-contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a HSE Advisor on a project in Northwich.             Key skills  

• Dealing with H&S requirements and compliance on site.
• Challenge and give solutions.
• Implement the expected standards and advising contractors.
• Controlling site H&S systems and have regular discussions on site about H&S performance with Site Managers and Contract Managers.
• Must hold NEBOSH, CSCS Card and First Aid.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE role  

• Northwich
• 12 Months minimum
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a successful and leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Civil Project Manager on a 24-month minimum contract for its Ireland site. The Civil Project Manager role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills  

• Dual role as Project Construction Manager for Civil works, transitioning into more of Site Manager position for remainder of the project.
•  Lead and encourage contractor teams meeting HSEQ requirements.
• Oversee civil project team
• Define and manage Civil Project scope e.g. Design Scope & WBS
• Take ownership of civil change management and cost control.
• Support subcontractor negotiations and contract administration.
• Must have previous experience as a Civil Construction Manager / Project Manager with either an EPC / Leading Civil Subcontractor
• Must also have experience within Energy from Waste or similar industries.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Project Manager role  

• Ireland
• 24 Months minimum

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

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Site Assistant on an 18-month contract for a construction project, working full time on site, in North London. The Site Assistant role comes with a hourly rate of between £18.00 - £20.00.             Key skills  

• Act as office administrator for the site including office supplies, filing, organization of travel, recording and storing of documents.
• Provide full admin support to the Site Manager and keep them informed of all site-related activities
• Act as project assistant for the site team (Arranging travel and creating documents)
• Welcome visitors and clients
• Site based office administration experience, with previous work in construction industries will be highly beneficial. 
• 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 Assistant role  

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