Tim Norford

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a key business and influential player in the UK anaerobic digestion/ biogas sector. To recruit a Project Engineer to support a pipeline of projects across the UK, managing and overseeing all aspects of project delivery through to handover. The Project Engineer role comes with a competitive salary + Bonus, company benefits, and hybrid working. If you’re a Project Engineer and are looking to work for a genuine, key player in the market, then submit your CV to apply today. *We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who are living within the UK and have a full UK Driving Licence.   Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role   Reporting to the Head of Projects you will:  

• Liaise with Site Operations, H&S and external contractors to oversee all aspects of project delivery,
• Plan and manage (alongside multi-functional teams) projects around day-to-day operations.
• Control and supervise key elements of project specification, inline with timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate internal resources and vendors for flawless execution, while directly driving continuous improvement.
• Monitor build progress and ensure project quality, regularly meeting with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on progress.
• Manage risks to avoid delays or reputational damage.
• Ensure necessary permits and legal papers are obtained.
• Travel to projects as required to oversee various activities.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering, or industrial experience deemed equivalent.
• Achieved, or working towards Chartership.
• NEBOSH/IOSH desirable.
• 2/3 years proven experience in successfully delivering projects in line with timescales and budget.

Personal skills   The Project Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Full UK License is essential.
• A self-starter, able to create strategy and work well under pressure.
• Experience working on Projects within the Organics waste, pharmaceutical, Chemical, Oil and Gas or food industry a considerable advantage.
• Civils experience
• Flexible to travel and stay away as required.

Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role  

• Starting salary depending on experience
• Company bonus scheme.
• Holiday allowance.
• Pension and other company benefit’s to be discussed.
• Progression and development opportunities with a key player in biogas.

 INDREN  

CAD Engineer – Industrial and Process Plant

London

3 month Contract role, potentially longer

 

Competitive day rates, depending on experience

 

Introduction…

Astute have been selected to source a CAD Engineer to work for a sustainable energy company in London on a 3 month contract which could extend to 6 months and beyond. They create bespoke solutions per site/company to ensure they are as energy efficient as possible and we’re looking for a CAD Engineer or CAD Designer to join the time to help through a busy period with project work across mechanical, electrical, civil and architectural disciplines.

 

At interview stage, there will be a 3D AutoCAD competency test, likely to involve conversion of a 2D drawing into 3D using the 2D DWG in under an hour.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as a CAD Engineer or CAD Designer, you will be responsible for:

 

• Preparing 2D and 3D drawings layout drawings
• Working on a variety of projects, anything from hospital plant room design and install, to HVAC design in airports
• Design the layout and integration of new or modified equipment for HVAC and plant rooms
• Able to conduct site surveys in order to accurately draw and design
• Able to design to programme and timescales
• Liaising with project teams, suppliers and clients alike
• Read P&IDs and update design drawings

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Minimum 2 years of genuine AutoCAD 2D and 3D experience
• Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D and/or AutoCAD MEP
• An excellent general understanding of engineering principles and piping standards
• HNC or HND is engineering hugely preferable
• Clash detection experience with Autodesk Navisworks is desirable
• Revit and BIM modelling experience also desirable
• As a contractor, you must have your own laptop and AutoCad 3D licence

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

• Competitive day rates
• Initial 3 month contract with the potential extension to 6 months and longer
• Working from home but closer to central London is best, but please feel free to apply if you’re further afield

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected] or ring 02393 910108 and ask to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.

  About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the most reputable sustainable energy companies in the UK and a pioneer in the sector. The company develop, construct own and operate their own renewable energy assets and we are looking for a Field Service Engineer to attend their sites in Sutton Scotney and surrounding areas which will be a mixture of EV chargers, large scale solar and battery storage assets. The Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of £41,500, excellent development and progression opportunities, an electric vehicle with charge points on site and company benefits. The role will cover areas such as Sutton Scotney, Reading, Baskingstoke, Southampton and across to the M5 , up to the M4.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:

• Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping
• Complying with all aspects of the company’s ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001 / Environmental - ISO 14001 proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme
• Participating in an on-call rota

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

• NVQ Level 3 electrical qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical/O&M work
• EV charge point commissioning and O&M experience would be advantageous
• 3 Phase experience is ideal

    Personal skills: The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• A dynamic and flexible attitude 
• A full and clean UK driving license
• Passionate about renewable energy and working with a pioneer in the industry.

    Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role:

• Salary up to £41,500 + Benefits
• Electric Van provided with charge points on site
• Private health, pension, and all company benefits
• Wellbeing programmes
• Life insurance
• Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy world

         

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a major player in the UK biogas market to source a Maintenance Engineer to cover the north Norfolk area.

We're looking for a Maintenance Engineer with a starting salary up to £42,500 offering excellent benefits and progression opportunity.

If you’re a Maintenance Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Engineer

 

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on all plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation faults.
• Carry out first-line maintenance on pumps, valves, conveyors, digesters, shredders and associated plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Work collaboratively with operations staff to improve plant performance and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.
• Assist with plant modifications, upgrades, and improvement projects.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide out-of-hours support if required.
• Other duties as required

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience performing electrical or mechanical maintenance ideally in water/sludge treatment, power generation, or industrial processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including motors, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with PLC fault finding is desirable.
• Fabrication and Welding experience is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Relevant engineering qualifications, such as an NVQ, HNC, HND, or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations (if electrically biased) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Personal skills

The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Initiative and proactive to help identify and possible plant improvements
• Strong time management skills, prioritising planned preventative maintenance while handling reactive repairs.
• Keen attitude towards building relationships with the operation team to work in conjunction with the operations team

 

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role

• Starting salary up to £42,500
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
• Overtime paid at 1.5 x between Monday to Saturday and 2 x on Sunday
• Annual bonus scheme
• Call out paid at 4 hours minimum
• Continuous training opportunities

INDREN

About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market. The company have a vast portfolio of renewable energy assets and have a brilliant company culture of looking after their employees. We’re looking for someone who already has experience in utility scale solar sector but also open to those with large rooftop experience. This Field Service Technician / Solar Technician comes with an excellent salary, depending on your experience, with the chance of overtime but with a work-life balance being key for the client. If you’re wanting to work for a genuine major player in the global energy space with growth potential, please read on and apply below.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Area Manager you will:  

• Ensure the best performance of large-scale solar assets
• Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar sites in Chichester and the surrounding areas, perhaps travelling further on occasion for business need
• Ensure adherence to all HSE requirements when completing your duties
• Test both DC and AC systems, looking for faults and tracing issues
• Conduct firmware updates and use computer systems to look for issues with the assets
• Gain Authorised Person status after received training
• Consistent inspection, maintenance and testing of the systems
• Looking for trends and using data analysis to see if you can spot any common trends and suggest ways to improve operations as a result
• Occasional assistance with tasks such as solar panel cleaning, some ground maintenance and site CCTV
• Occasional working way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs this

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Level 3 in electrical installations as a minimum
• 18th edition wiring regs
• Ideally you will have C&G 2391 or equivalent
• A HSE qualification is desired
• Experience within a solar or BESS environment is hugely preferred
• UK driving licence is essential

    Personal skills The Solar Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Flexible with location and in travelling outside of your patch on occasion
• Experience liaising with third parties and troubleshooting
• Experience reading, writing and assessing RAMS is hugely beneficial
• Someone who wants to learn and make a genuine difference

    Salary and benefits of the Solar Technician role  

• A starting salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Bonus, overtime and increased pay for on call rota
• PPE, toolkit, work van (for business purposes) provided and annual leave
• Additional company benefits 
• 33 days holiday (inc. BH)
• Company pension

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking a Project Manager, ideally with construction experience, to join them to develop and build a portfolio of multi-year contracts and projects in the UK. The Project Manager role comes with an excellent salary depending on experience, plus car allowance and package If you’re an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager and are looking to work for an expanding business that are passionate about sustainability, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Supported by the Senior Project Delivery Manager and Head of Engineering, you will:  

• Outline and lead engineering on the projects from inception to completion of schemes
• Leading on the build of anaerobic digestion assets, taking control through the entire project lifecycle, from planning and consents to completion, commissioning and handover
• Ensure the timely completion of multiple concurrent projects, safely and within budget
• Chair and attend internal and external review and progress meetings
• Actively participant in collaborative planning
• Chair and attend engineering site visits/meetings
• Ascertain preliminary and detailed design/project requirements and solutions
• Complete contract documentation and manage the supply chain through the procurement, engineering, implementation, commissioning and handover phase
• Manage site safety, health and environmental issues
• Co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors, in-house functions, site installations and construction teams
• Proactively manage engineering risks and issues
• Procurement of plant, materials and specialist subcontractors
• Attend/undertake factory site and works testing, commissioning and client training
• Compile and collate final contract documentation, “As built” drawings, test sheets etc. for inclusion into operation and maintenance manuals
• Managing/overseeing the production of QA documentation including but not limited to ITPs, check sheet, FAT documentation and O&Ms
• Establishing and agreeing price variations and final accounts with the project QS
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Bachelors or Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemical, Process, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or similar
• Full UK driving licence

Personal skills The Project Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Experience in Anaerobic Digestion, biogas/biomethane, liquid organic waste management and biomethane injection would be hugely beneficial
• Understand anaerobic digestion and sludge and experience with the production of process calculations, process flow diagrams and developing specifications. 
• Experience managing large contract values, up to £30m ideally
• Understanding regulations and guidance for CNG, Biomethane, CO2 capture, DSEAR regulations and Biogas/biomethane technologies
• Experience in development of new and emerging technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on working effectively in cross-functional teams at all levels of the company
• Self-motivated, with good organisational and time management skills
• Excellent IT skills. Additional knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling, plus process modelling software tools Microsoft Project, and Collaborative planning tools would be advantageous.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role  

• A very competitive salary and package
• The potential of a car allowance, to be discussed
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join growing business within the renewable energy sector

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Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Thurso

£34,000 + overtime and allowances

 

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global OEM Renewables Business who are looking for a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician to join their business. The main purpose of the role would be to work in a team who will service and maintain their onshore wind turbines.

To be considered for this role you must have Level 3 Electrical qualifications and be from the wind industry, or you’ll be from another sector performing electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, as a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
• The installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Generating detailed reports on the work completed
• Covering multiple sites in your region when required, perhaps staying overnight and having periods away from home
• Working at heights
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an Electrical Technician with the following:

• A level 3 electrical qualification is essential
• 18th edition hugely desirable
• Commercial or industrial experience and the desire to work in renewable energy
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Excellent health and safety awareness and the ability to work at heights (full training to be provided)
• A cracking work ethic and the flexibility to stay away when required

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A salary of £34,000 which will increase with training, plus allowances and overtime
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee wellness programme for you and your family
• Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
• Excellent training and career development with courses provided
• 8 days on, 6 days off rota

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910068 and ask to speak to Jack Atkinson who can tell you more. INDREN

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?  RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company.  We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.   We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.  The RES group is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Job Purpose The Technician (Solar) is a field-based role performing operations and maintenance duties on utility-scale ground mounted solar PV plants & BESS. The overall purpose of the role is to ensure the plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance at a cost that meets operational budget, as part of an industry leading team of renewable energy specialists. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified electrician with experience operating and maintaining MW-scale power plants, with DC and HV electrical competencies. This is a permanent role and will require availability for weekend on-call duties as part of a rota.  An overtime system is in place. A company vehicle, smart phone and laptop/tablet will be provided. RES provides a comprehensive package of benefits including contributory pension, private health insurance and investment in role specific training. Strong candidates will have the opportunity to work towards Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status. RES pride ourselves on our in-house training programme and as such a full training programme is provided. Technicians who demonstrate an attitude and aptitude for career progression will be encouraged to broaden their experience to advanced levels such as an industry recognised HV Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP).  For team members who embody our values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration and Excellence, the opportunities for growth are huge. Key Accountabilities 

• Adherence to and management of health and safety requirements at all times and helping to maintain and improve safety standards across the plants.
• Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status commensurate with training received, experience gained and in-line with individual job role requirements.
• Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements.
• Inspection, testing and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Undertaking AC and DC system testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding.
• Carry out reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner.
• Troubleshooting and repairs on sensors and communication equipment including RS485, Ethernet and fibre optic networks.
• Configuration of computer-based devices and components, including firmware updates.
• Occasionally assisting with ground maintenance, cleaning or mechanical work.
• Induct and manage sub-contractors, ensure their safe working and undertake quality checks on their work.
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and compiling reports.
• Keeping in close communication with the O&M office and team functions.
• Travelling between the sites and offices.
• Occasionally working away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to 1 week at a time.
• Other duties commensurate with the role.

Knowledge 

• Knowledge of central inverters desirable.
• Principles of High Voltage operations.
• Strong technical understanding of AC, DC, SCADA, instrumentation and communications networks.
• Good knowledge and understanding of solar PV technology is essential.
• Good knowledge and understanding of HVAC, fire protection, security systems is desirable.
• Good knowledge and understanding of battery storage technology, although training can be given in this area if required.

Skills

• Strong approach to safe working practices.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English.
• Attention to detail.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to respond to changing priorities and emergent issues.
• Enthusiasm for personal development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical manuals.
• Computer skills for writing reports, reporting progress and communicating by email.
• Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, Excellence.

Experience 

• Experience, reading, writing and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Experience liaising with equipment vendors to support diagnosis of faults.
• DC and LV installation, fault finding, testing and commissioning.
• Experience of working remotely without close supervision.
• Solar PV installation and O&M experience (MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount).
• Battery storage installation and O&M experience (MW- scale) is desirable.
• Experience installing or maintaining ethernet and fibre optic communications.
• Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems.
• Working with Central inverters.
• Working with High Voltage switchgear.

Qualifications 

• Full UK driving licence
• Approved Electrician
• Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) highly valued
• First aid qualifications
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)