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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Jobs
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
 

Site Quality Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/7/25
  • PAY RATE: $650.0 /DAY

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector. They are looking to recruit a Site Quality Manager on a 12-month minimum contract for its site in Southeast of England.       The Site Quality Manager role comes with a day rate of £600.      Key skills required for the Site Quality Manager role   
  • Overall Site Quality Control (QC) lead & manager of the Site Quality team, reporting directly to the Project Site Manager (PSM), with functional reporting to the Project Quality Manager (PQM)
  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) & enforces construction site HSE requirements, and is required to support the PSIM in implementation of the site HSE policies as needed
  • Ensures that relevant quality certification necessary for site works are available and are valid and ensure that approved testing equipment is calibrated and properly used
  • Participates in the review and approval of assembly test plans and other quality-related documents (e.g. manufacturer approvals, process skills, personnel qualifications, inspection instructions) before installation. Responsible for organising, managing and conducting the intermediate and final inspections at construction site (IIS, FIS, MEC/TOP), according to the approved QC plan
  • Ensures that the quality requirements as per Inspection & Test Plan are fulfilled by the contractor, with progress and deviations recorded in the QC tool (PIRS web, LMS or ALP) and communicated to the respective contractor for action and through regular site walkdowns, identifies potential sources of deviation to the contractual requirement and records them in the QC tool
  • Must hold either EfW and Boiler experience or Boiler/ Power Plant experience
  • Welding Certificates required
  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Quality Manager role      
  • Southeast of England
  • £600 per day 
  • 12 months minimum  

 


Commissioning Shift Team Leader
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 7/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
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 Leeds 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
  • Must have EfW experience
  Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Shift Team Leader role  
  • Leeds
  • 6 Months minimum
  • £550.00 per Day
  • Outside IR35

BIM Modeller
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/3/25
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the water treatment sector who are looking to recruit a 2D/3D BIM Modeller on a 12-month minimum contract for its London site.      The BIM Modeller role comes with a competitive day rate.      Key skills required for the BIM Modeller   
  • Create models aligned with the BIM Execution Plan and information requirements.
  • Enters data into the elements of the model, complying with the requirements established for this purpose by the Information Manager.
  • Participates in coordination meetings.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of BIM processes (3D, 4D…).
  • Demonstrates knowledge in the use of authoring BIM software.
  • Familiar with the Common Data Environment (CDE) organization.
  • Issues BIM design models in form and time.
  • Generate the resources needed for modelling, such as families, schedules with the supervision and under the guidelines of the BIM Manager.
  • Coordinates its modelling with other disciplines for the detection and correction of interferences with the support of the BIM Manager and the head of the technical office.
  • Must hold Revit / (ACC 360) experience
  • Navisworks and/or AutoCAD / Civil 3D / Plant 3D experience
  Location, day rate and timeframe of the BIM Modeller      
  • London 
  • 12 months minimum  

Civil Project Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/19/25
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
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

Commissioning Shift Team Leader
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/1/24
  • END DATE: 4/30/25
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
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

Single Ply Installers
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/30/25
  • END DATE: 12/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $22.0 /HR
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

Steel Structure Construction Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/25/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a steel structure company in the Energy from Waste sector who are looking to recruit a Construction Manager on a contract basis on a project in the West Midlands.        Key skills required for the Steel Structure Construction Manager    
  • Overlook all activities of steel structure beam preassembly, assembly and pre installation
  • Supervision of foremen on site
  • Ensure back logs plans are finalized
  • Must hold an SMSTS
  • Leadership experience – 4/5 years minimum
  • 2 years minimum steel structure experience
  • Engineering background / knowledge (beneficial)
  • Must hold coordination and communication skills on site
  • Ideal experience on an EFW or similar sector  
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Steel Structure Construction Manager   
  • West Midlands
  • £400 per day
  • Immediate Start

Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP)
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/6/25
  • PAY RATE: $700.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) on a short-term contract basis for its site in Leeds with an immediate start. The Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP – Balance of Plant) role comes with a day rate of between £600-£700 per day (Outside IR35).             Key skills  
  • Lead and ensure HSEQ compliance during all commissioning activities, actively promoting safety and risk mitigation across teams.
  • Review and implement HSEQ requirements, ensuring practices follow RAMS and site standards.
  • Oversee commissioning execution in line with contracts, schedules, budgets, and approved standards.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external authorities to achieve safe, timely, and high-quality outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, deliver regular progress reports, and capture lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
  • Specific commissioning responsibilities on Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment.
  • Must have EFW (Energy from Waste/Waste to Energy) experience
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) role  
  • Leeds
  • Immediate Start
  • 2 months minimum
  • £600 - £700 per day (Outside IR35)