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Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/29/24
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading Solar EPC with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Site Manager for its Dunfermline site. The strategically important Site Manager role comes with a salary of £65k, 10% Bonus, company vehicle, life and health cover, IT and PPE. If you’re a Site Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, quality and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Sites you will:  
  • Represent Employer with key stakeholders, including Clients, ICP’s, DNO’s, Subcontractors, Landowner’s, OEM’s, Technical Advisors etc
  • Management of key project resources including engineering team, on site quality managers, subcontractors and suppliers
  • On site management of utility scale solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
  • Responsibility for ensuring the highest HSQE standards are always maintained on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations.
      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • SMSTS Trained
  • Black CSCS card preferable
    Personal skills The Site Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Experienced as Site Manager on utility scale solar PV projects (20MW+) is highly desirable.
  • Experience of constructing ‘Tracker’ mounting structure a plus
  • Proven track record in ensuring the highest HSQE standards are always maintained on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations
    Salary and benefits of the Site Manager role
  • £60k - £65k basic
  • 10% Bonus
  • Company vehicle, health & life cover, IT and PPE
   

Senior SHEQ Advisor - Renewable Energy - Northern Ireland
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the biogas sector. We’re looking to recruit a Senior SHEQ Advisor, based at their asset near Dungannon, to join the team with the ultimate goal of driving a positive SHEQ ethos across the company. The Senior SHEQ Advisor role comes with an excellent salary dependant on experience, along with an excellent benefits package. If you’re a Senior SHEQ Advisor and are looking to work for an organisation at the forefront of the green energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Senior SHEQ Advisor role Reporting to the Head of SHEQ you will:  
  • Lead health, safety, environmental and quality processes and management systems across the anaerobic digestion asset
  • Carry out weekly and monthly inspections, documenting and logging all findings
  • Manage the PAS110 certification
  • Provide specific and relevant SHEQ advice to operational staff on site
  • Develop a SHEQ centric culture and ethos, ensuring that operational staff see SHEQ as an important part of their role
  • Look for continuous improvement opportunities across the site, looking to implement these where possible
  • Closely monitor all SHEQ legislation and regulation, ensuring that you update all relevant personnel when required
  • Implement and maintain ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001
  • Help to standardise HSEQ practices across the company
  • Attend and positively contribute to SHEQ meetings, both internally and externally, chairing them when required
  • Plan and undertake monitoring and auditing of the site, operations, and procedures in support of regulatory compliance
  • Occasional travel to England sites may be required
  • Other duties as required
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A higher education / qualification in Health and Safety, a minimum of NEBOSH General Certificate
  • An appropriate membership is desired, ie IEMA, IOSH etc
  • At least 3 years’ experience in the role
  • Experience in the anaerobic digestion, energy from waste sector, or similar heavy process environment
  • Preferably an auditing qualification or a minimum of 3 years’ auditing experience in at least one of the following standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001.
Personal skills   The Senior SHEQ Advisor role would suit someone who is/has:  
  • Proven SHEQ experience within a transferable heavy processing environment, such as biogas, water treatment, process plant, or similar
  • Comprehensive knowledge of environmental and safety legislations
  • Experience in communicating with Environment Agency and other regulatory bodies
  Salary and benefits of the Senior SHEQ Advisor role  
  • Salary will be dependant on experience
  • Company bonus scheme
  • 33 days holiday inc. BH
  • Private healthcare + pension scheme
  • Further benefits to be discussed.

Senior Project Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a key business and influential player in the UK anaerobic digestion/ biogas sector. To recruit a Senior Project Engineer to support a pipeline of projects across the UK, managing and overseeing all aspects of project delivery through to handover. The Senior Project Engineer role comes with a competitive salary + Bonus, company benefits, and hybrid working. If you’re a Senior 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 Senior 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, in line 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.
  • 5 plus years of proven experience in successfully delivering projects in line with timescales and budget.
  Personal skills   The Senior 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 Senior 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.
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Process Engineer - Anaerobic Digestion
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Process Engineer – Anaerobic Digestion Comprehensive salary and package, including car allowance and benefits Leamington Spa (other locations available, please enquire) We are, ideally, looking for more senior level Process Engineers but would welcome interest from all levels. About the role: Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking a Process Engineer to join them to develop and build a portfolio of multi-year contracts and projects in the UK. If you’re wanting to work for an emerging, key player in the UK biogas sector and be a part of this best in class team and company, then please apply below. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Engineering you will:
  • Lead the process and mechanical engineering on new build anaerobic digestion projects from feasibility stages to performance testing and into operations
  • Produce various technical documents, including mass balances, process calculations, process flow diagrams, P&IDs as well as heat and energy balances
  • Prepare technical specifications and advise with engineering decision-making and justification
  • Take the lead during project phase, chairing internal and external engineering reviews
  • Coordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist subcontractors and internal and external stakeholders, representing the client with the utmost integrity
  • Compile and collate final documentation, as built drawings and test sheets for O&M manuals
  • Manage and oversee the production of QA documentation, including FAT documentation and more
  • Other duties are required
Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A degree in a relevant field, ie a relevant engineering of chemical degree
  • Experience in anaerobic digestion, biomethane/biogas, biomethane injection or liquid organic waste management would be highly desirable
  • Process review experience and experience with HAZOPs, ALMs and DSEAR regulations
  • Knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling would be advantageous but not essential
  • UK driving licence
 Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role:
  • Comprehensive financial package
  • Performance related bonus
  • Company pension
  • Excellent career progression
  • 25 days holiday
How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07458161788 to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.    

Maintenance Engineer - Anaerobic Digestion
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a key player in the UK’s Biogas sector to recruit a Maintenance Engineer for their new build site near Northampton. The company are already making huge strides in their mission to be the number one provider of biogas here in the UK market and we’re looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join them towards the end of the build and grow with the asset. The Maintenance Engineer role comes with a salary dependant of your level and will be discussed upon application but will be highly competitive. If you’re a Maintenance Engineer and are looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  
  • Carrying out maintenance of the plant on the likes of motors, gearboxes, pumps and associated pipework
  • Managing any maintenance contractors coming to site, assisting with productions of RAMS
  • Working to and updating pre planned maintenance (PPM) schedules
  • Logging all jobs and liaising with the Plant Manager to ensure all spare parts are available or are on order
  • Completing site safety checks and reporting any faults of breakdowns
  • Daily fault-finding and diagnostics
  • Assessing the plant with a continuous improvement mindset to suggest improvements
  • Learning about and assisting with the running on the biogas plant
  • Attending call outs as and when required
  • Occasional attendance on other sites in the same region
  • Other duties as required
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A higher education in engineering, ie HNC/HND, Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or higher
  • UK driving licence
  • Experience in anaerobic digestion, energy from waste or a similar environment
Personal skills The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Hard-working, who is highly detail orientated and solutions-focussed
  • Diligent and who has high attention to detail
  • Wanting to learn how to operate the assets too
Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role  
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Overtime potential to significantly increase earnings
  • Company pension and holiday allowance
  • Internal progression as the business grows
  • Chance to join a winning team and drive the business forward

HV Electrical Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading independent power producer committed to a cleaner, greener energy future, to recruit an HV Electrical Engineer for their UK-wide operations. This strategically important HV Electrical Engineer role offers a salary between £60,000- £65,000, discretionary performance bonus, pension scheme, flexible working, and other comprehensive benefits. If you’re an experienced HV Electrical Engineer looking to join a company that puts safety, innovation, and sustainability at the heart of its operations, submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:
  • Take full ownership of the operation and maintenance of electrical plant and equipment (up to 132kV) across a diverse portfolio of embedded power generation sites.
  • Ensure all electrical assets operate safely and efficiently in line with health and safety policies, operational procedures, and OEM guidelines.
  • Collaborate closely with Operations Managers, HV contractors, and EC&I engineers during construction, commissioning, and operational phases to maximise plant uptime.
  • Develop, implement, and optimise maintenance procedures and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to improve asset performance and reliability.
  • Monitor KPIs such as availability and efficiency of electrical balance of plant equipment and propose improvement initiatives based on data analysis and cost-benefit assessments.
  • Support and mentor Operations Area Managers and other team members on electrical matters, promoting awareness of health and safety responsibilities.
  • Assist in preparing and managing budgets for electrical spare parts and inventories.
  • Participate in the handover of new sites and acquisitions from the construction team into operations.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with internal departments including Mechanical Operations, Development, Construction, Finance, Procurement, HR, and HSQE.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with:
  • A minimum of HNC level education or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, preferably with experience in electric power engineering or a similar environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems up to 33kV, with experience in design, installation, operation, and maintenance of generation and balance of plant equipment.
  • Experience working with gas reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems, and high voltage grid connections.
  • Familiarity with SAP or similar CMMS tools.
  • Understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation related to electrical plant operation.
  • Valid full driving licence for travel to various sites.
Personal skills The HV Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:
  • Proactive and able to work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
  • A strong communicator capable of engaging with senior management and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Data-driven, able to use analytics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
  • Experienced in leading teams and fostering a sense of ownership and urgency.
  • Committed to health and safety, with a meticulous approach to risk management.
Salary and benefits of the HV Electrical Engineer role
  • £60,000-£65,000
  • Discretionary performance-based bonus
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
  • Discounts on smart home products
  • Dog-friendly office environment

Solar Technician - Newton Aycliffe
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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 a Solar Technician or O&M Technician to join their team to service and maintain their large scale solar assets around the North Yorkshire and the Pennines region. If you’re a Solar Technician and are looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.                 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 Yeovil 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:  
  • Experienced liaising with third parties and troubleshooting
  • Experienced reading, writing and assessing RAMS
  • 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
   

Plant Operator - Anaerobic Digestion
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
About the role: Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are building an asset in the Northampton area and we're looking to crew up the plant.  We’re looking for motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the UK’s energy transition and who, ideally, experience in the anaerobic digestion sector. The Plant Operator role comes with an excellent salary, with overtime available and the chance to progress within the business. If you’re wanting to work for an emerging, key player in the UK biogas sector then please apply below. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:
  • Operate the anaerobic digestion plant on a day to day basis
  • Feed the plant on a consistent and daily basis using a Telehandler 
  • Follow direction, as well as contributing to implement and achieve operational and personal targets
  • Use the SCADA system to control and operate the plant (familiarity with SCADA is preferred but training can be provided)
  • Maintain all relevant site health, safety, quality and environmental standards
  • Visual inspections of the site and logging the information
  • General housekeeping in maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment
  • Assist the Maintenance Engineer when required to carry out planned and reactive site maintenance 
  • Look for ways to improve the plant and recommend any continuous improvement suggestions to the Plant Manager 
  • Participate in an on-call rota (for which you’re paid)
  • Other duties are required
Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Telehandler licence is hugely preferred, or at least demonstrable experience in driving them safely. 
  • A recognised engineering qualification is preferred but not essential
  • Plant operations experience is preferred
  • Experience in anaerobic digestion preferred but not essential
  • UK driving licence
Personal skills: The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is:
  • A problem-solver and self-starter
  • Excellent verbal and written English language
  • Someone hard-working who enjoys working outdoors
  Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role:
  • An excellent basic salary (to be discussed upon application)
  • Overtime available
  • Performance related bonus
  • Company pension
  • On call payments
  • 25 days holiday

Electrical Technician - Onshore Wind
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Inverness - with regional travel

£34,000 + overtime & development

 

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 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

 

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.