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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 11/23/25
  • END DATE: 1/23/26
  • PAY RATE: $350.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a modular building contractor to recruit a Site Manager on a short-term contract basis for its site in Carlisle from Nov 2025 – Jan 2026. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of between £350 per day (CIS).              Key skills  
  • Overseeing site day-to-day activities and installation of small 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 ideally hold modular build experience
  • Must be flexible for weekend working
  • Must hold an CSCS and SMSTS
  • First Aid (beneficial)
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role  
  • Carlisle
  • Nov 2025- Jan 2026
  • £350.00 Per Day
  • CIS

Payroll and HR Administrator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/29/25
  • END DATE: 5/31/26
  • PAY RATE: $160.0 /DAY
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

Project Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/27/25
  • PAY RATE: $750.0 /DAY
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
 

HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/24/25
  • END DATE: 12/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a HSE Advisor on a 10 month contract for its Belvedere site. The HSE Advisor role comes with a flexible rate.             Key skills  
  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)
  • Intervenes in a strong and persuasive manner in HSE matters on site
  • Can competently advise on HSE matters at all levels within the project organisation
  • Provide technical support to the persons responsible for safety on the construction sites
  • Administers the permit to work process when required
  • Undertakes Level 1 accident investigations to a high standard and produce internal reports
  • Undertake internal inspections and audits of the standards of HSE on site and the work practices employed
  • Liaises with other HSE professionals (both internal and external) to achieve a positive HSE culture
  • Provides regular HSE training / information for new employees
  • Undertakes site HSE inductions on an ongoing basis
  • Assists in emergency response at site · Assists in the organisation of medical examinations (i.e. drug and alcohol testing, etc) of all staff on site
  • Must be flexible to work nights and days
  • Ideally hold experience within the Energy from Waste sector
  • Must hold NEBOSH
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE Advisor role  
  • Belvedere
  • 10 months minimum
  • Outside IR35
  • Nights

Site Supervisor - Pressure Parts
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/8/24
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
JOB DESCRIPTION

 

  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads the HZI and contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements
  • Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSE team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
  • Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
  • Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
  • Implements standardized methods in order to identify complex problems
  • Supports pro-actively the project team to achieve objectives
  • Ensures works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time and budget requirements
  • Co-operates with erection contractors and exchanges experience with colleagues responsible for products and other project teams and specialist departments
  • Coordinates consortium partners, sub-contractors etc.
  • Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
  • Prepares and follows-up deviations and claims
  • Plans and implements of the installation testing procedures
  • Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
  • Follows up and ensures closing of the contractor’s punch items
  • Keeps the Site Manager informed of all site-related activities
  • Site Supervisor Electrical keeps the Site Head Electrical informed of all site-related activities
  • Is aware of the HSE requirements relevant to their role, and implements and complies with them
QUALIFICATIONS

 

Job specific qualification:

  • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree
  • Experienced as supervisor in construction of large industrial plant
  • Experienced in the co-ordination of contracts / contractors on site
  • Experienced as a leader of HSEQ and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
  • Knowledge of relevant international and national technical standards
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), valid Safety Contractors Certificate or equivalent
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications

Specific knowledge required for roles:

  • Pressure Parts:

Simple Pressure Vessel Directive 2009/105/EC, 2014/29/EC

Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, 2014/68/EC

 

  • Machinery:

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

ATEX 95 Equipment Directive 94/9EC, 2014/34/EC

ATEX 137 Workplace Directive 1999/92/EC (to the extent applicable)

 

  • Electrical Installation (for Site Electrical Engineer):

Electrical Supervisors shall have switching and training certificates on 11 kV, 33 kV and higher voltage levels and experience in HV, MV, LV controls and instrumentation

 


Site Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/2/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Site Engineer on a project in London. The Site Engineer role comes with a day rate of £400/450.            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 calculation
  •  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
  • Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors
  • Prepare reports as required
  • Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Engineer role  
  • North London
  • 12 Months
  • £400-450 per day
  • Immediate Start

Quantity Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/17/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
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

HSE Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 11/10/25
  • PAY RATE: $50.0 /HR
Astute’s Power team is looking to recruit a HSE Manager on a pipework installation project in Hertfordshire on a 9-12 month contact basis for a start in November.     Key skills required for the HSE Manager:    
  • Translating site or contract-specific activities into effective Job Safety Analyses, or approved equivalent (e.g. Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS)), and Safety Task Assignments that ensure HSE protection requirements are met.
  • Being present at the Worksite when Contractor has employees (including sub and lower-tier employees) onsite work.
  • Coordinating operations with other contractors as to not increase hazards or hazardous situations.
  • Monitoring, identifying, assessing, and managing HSE hazards associated with the Work to support the consistent application of safe work methods.
  • Ensuring compliance with all applicable statutory acts, regulations, and codes of practice.
  • Ensuring that required training is conducted and documented for all personnel for whom Contractor is responsible.
  • Providing and ensuring that all personnel are supplied with and trained in the correct use, fitting, and maintenance of personal protective equipment.
  • Conducting HSE assessments of Work being performed in alignment with Leading Indicator requirements.
  • Conducting weekly safety meetings with employees.
  • Submitting a weekly report documenting HSE activities.
  • Must hold a NEBOSH
  • Experience on piping or pipework scope of works will be highly beneficial
  • Must be prepared to be on site majority of the time.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the HSE Manager    
  • Hertfordshire
  • November 2025
  • 9-12 Months
  • Competitive hourly/daily rate

Quantity Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/17/25
  • END DATE: 9/30/25
  • 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 Quantity Surveyor on a 6 month contract for its Northeast London site. The Quantity Surveyor role comes with a day rate of £500.             Key skills  
  • Commercial management of subcontract packages from tender selection to award, management throughout to the settlement of final account.
  • Measurement of Civils, Steel Frames and multiple process disciplines.
  • Payment Application / Certificates Management.
  • Variations/Field Extra Work Order Management (FEWO).
  • Claims Management (both Head and Subcontract).
  • Must hold experience in Energy from Waste (EFW) or similar industry
  • Must hold BSc Hons or MSc in Quantity Surveying and hold an MRICS membership.  
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quantity Surveyor role  
  • Northeast London
  • £500.00 Per Day
  • Outside IR35
  • 6 Months Minimum
  • Immediate Start

HSE Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/1/25
  • PAY RATE: $600.0 /DAY

Astutes Power Team are currently recruiting an HSE Manager to join an Industrial Wastewater Treatment (WWTW) plant in London. The HSE Manager role offers the opportunity to lead all health, safety, and environmental activities on-site, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices on a major industrial project with a leading Principal Contractor.   The HSE Manager role is paying between £550-600 per day.      Key skills required for the HSE Manager role 
  • Lead the management of all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) related activities across the project as part of the management team, and in accordance with CDM2015 and the DEL integrated management system.
  • Develop, implement, and update as necessary, the Construction Phase Plan, Construction Environmental Management Plan, and associated HSE documents throughout the life of the project.
  • Advise Project Director of all incidents reportable under the companies recordable incident guidelines and R.I.D.D.O.R. in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring that the project is aware of and complies with all legislation in relation to the use of its plant and equipment, as well as workplace activities, and that the project meets its statutory and industry obligations in respect to industrial and safety matters at all times.
  • Must hold previous water industry experience and worked as a primary / principal contractor.
  • Must hold BSc/NEBOSH Diploma
Location, day rate and timeframe of the HSE Manager role      
  • London 
  • 12-18 Months minimum
  • £600 per day
  • Outside IR35