Dan Don

Job Title:              Project Manager – Cabling & Equipment 

Location:              Hinkley Point C (Bridgwater) + Home working  Role Type:            Permanent  Job ID:                  SF40075    

 

Brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main MEH, cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station’s 2,500 rooms.  

 

Who we are looking for?

As a Cabling & Equipment Project Manager, we are looking for someone with experience as a project manager on a major electrical project. We require someone with a background in delivering design and manufacturing projects whilst liaising with a multitude of suppliers. 

Candidates that have worked in a nuclear environment are ideal however this is not a prerequisite.

 

What will you be doing?

•    Working as part of the electrical team •    Delivery of design, procurement and manufacture of electrical systems  •    Manage cabling & equipment suppliers •    Ensuring cabling & equipment is kept on time, to cost and to high quality •    Ensuring suppliers have the information they need

 

The experience you’ll bring 

•    Degree in relevant engineering subject or appropriate level of experience  •    Experience of working on a similar electrical project •    Experience on a construction site is desirable  •    Prince 2 practitioner beneficial  •    Will need to be have or be able to obtain necessary security clearance

 

What we can offer

•    Generous holiday entitlement •    Travel and accommodation allowance (if qualify) •    Competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance •    Share ownership scheme •    Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.

 

About Hinkley Point C

HPC is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

  Construction and operation of Hinkley Point C will create 25,000 employment opportunities, up to 1,000 apprenticeships and 64% of the project’s construction value is predicted to go to UK companies   Marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of our nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the UK’s move to reduce carbon emissions. The electricity generated by its two EPR reactors will offset 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year, or 600 million tonnes over its 60-year lifespan.

 

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Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Somerset

£50,000 - £60,000

 

Introduction…

We are looking for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join a company in Somerset that supports the operation and building of nuclear power plants. You will be accountable to a nominated Commissioning Manager/Engineer in the Nuclear New Build Project Team.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Working across all electrical disciplines and will be aligned to either HV, LV, DC or generator systems
• Develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities
• Contribute to design reviews to ensure layout of plant items and systems are in a manner that allows ease of commissioning
• Contribute to detailed planning of commissioning and take ownership of a programme of commissioning tests
• Supervision of contractor commissioning personnel to achieve successful and safe commissioning of the systems
• Provide information to assist the Commissioning Manager and Senior Commissioning Manager in meeting project-level objectives and milestones
• Analyse commissioning results and provide reports summarising the outcome of commissioning
• Provide support to ensure that the commissioning process meets nuclear, environmental and industrial safety regulatory requirements and that it reflects good industry practice in international safety and technical excellence

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Be fully conversant with HV switchgear systems
• Knowledge of all electrical disciplines

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £50,000 - £60,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension Scheme

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 912 368 and ask to speak to Sandra who can tell you more.

• Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a leading company in the industry to recruit for a P6 Planner on a long term contract for their Capenhurst site. The P6 Planner role comes with a day rate of £550- £600 per day, outside IR35.                   Key skills  
  • Responsible for preparing a portfolio of Projects for the purpose of updating monthly the Reporting Baseline (RB) with the instructions PMIs/implemented CEs.
  • Responsible for preparing a portfolio of Projects for monthly Progress Programme including narrative, project performance analysis, critical path, programme integration activities according to the Contract requirements across scope, time, risk, schedule updates, opportunities for improvement.
  • Coordinate all external parties involved in the progress process (commercials, planners, section leads and site agents) to ensure a realistic programmes logic is in place.
  • Act as an Expert Planner and scheduler.
  • Use professionally Primavera P6 and familiar with cost loading programme.
  • Manage and ensure earned value management
        Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quantity Surveyor role  
  • Capenhurst, Cheshire based
  • Outside IR35
  • £550- £600 per day
  • 2 year contract
  • MEP experience required
  • Experience with both Primavera P6 and Microsoft Projects is required

Senior commissioning engineer – NI Process Systems

A career that will deliver change. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve net zero

Vacancy Overview

The HPC Commissioning Team is growing as part of its preparation to commission the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation at Hinkley Point C (HPC).  We are seeking an experienced senior commissioning engineer to form part of an expanding team and contribute their knowledge and skills to be a core part of one of the nation’s key infrastructure projects. The owner of the position will oversee the preparation and delivery of the commissioning of the NI Process Systems, with a specific focus on waste systems.

Nature and Scope

The Senior Commissioning Engineer’s role will evolve during the lifecycle of the project and combine technical knowledge with project delivery skills. At the early stages you will contribute to detailed planning and preparation. Following this, you will execute commissioning tests as part of a team and analyse the results to justify the readiness of the HPC units to safely enter commercial operation.

The HPC commissioning team will be working with the Responsible Designer and the project’s contract partners to provide a suite of commissioning documentation combining technical test programmes with supporting safety justifications to influence and form part of the HPC Commissioning Arrangements. Building successful collaborative relationships with designers, contractors, the HPC project delivery team, site engineering and the plant operational organisation will be critical to ensuring that the interfaces with the commissioning process are properly defined and controlled.

Principal Accountabilities

• Accountable to a Commissioning Manager in the NNB HPC Project team
• Develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities
• Contribute to design reviews to ensure layout of plant items and systems are in a manner that allows ease of commissioning
• Contribute to detailed planning of commissioning and take ownership of a programme of commissioning tests
• Take part in the execution of site commissioning activities including supervision of contractor commissioning personnel to achieve successful and safe commissioning of HPC systems
• Provide information to assist the Commissioning Manager and Senior Commissioning Manager in meeting project-level objectives and milestones
• Analyse commissioning results and provide reports summarising the outcome of commissioning
• Ensure that the commissioning process meets nuclear, environmental, and industrial safety regulatory requirements and that it reflects best practice in international safety and technical excellence

Skills

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Strong technical background in nuclear industrial
• Knowledge of nuclear power generation
• Experience of commissioning nuclear power plant
• Practical experience of Nuclear Plant systems commissioning
• Demonstrable history of working within safety and quality cultures
• Track record of major project delivery in a technical role
• Good communication skills and the ability to convey complex information to others
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience of working in a regulatory environment

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Familiarity with safety case process and design substantiation
• Knowledge of delivering to complex project programmes
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of the impact of change
• French language skills would be beneficial
• Experience of leading teams in a programme-driven project environment

Competitive Salary & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a pension scheme, a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, and the opportunity to earn bonus.

Please let us know if you require flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application. We’re happy to talk about flexibility in line with the requirements of this opportunity.

Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a leading company in the industry to recruit for an Electrician on a contract at Hinkley Point C The Electrician role comes with a day rate of £250- £350 per day.                   Key skills You will be working on Modular Buildings on site at Hinkley Point C and will need to be experienced in the below:

• Fitting out of a modular building
• Metalwork
• Trunking work
• Electrical distribution systems

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrician role  

• £250- £350 per day (D.O.E)
• You must be currently badged to work at HPC
• Monday- Friday, 08:00- 16:30

Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a leading company in the industry to recruit for a Civils Planner on a long-term contract at Hinkley Point C. The Civils Planner role comes with a day rate of £350- £450 per day                   Key skills  

• Production and maintenance of schedules
• Analysis of schedules to ensure most efficient work flow
• Critical Path analysis
• Leading schedule look ahead to ensure timely and proactive delivery
• Generating schedule reports as required
• Working with the Cost Manager to support the Monthly Cost Report
• Experience of Construction Planning.
• Experience of site works.
• Primavera P6 experience

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civils Planner role  

• Hinkley Point C based
• Hybrid working
• Monday- Friday working
• £350- £450 per day
• Inside IR35

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a multi technical engineering business, who have secured a significant contract within the Nuclear new build market to recruit a Quality Manager for its Bristol site. The Quality Manager role comes with a day rate of £600.00, 12 month contract and hybrid working.                   Key skills  

• Manage the Project Quality Team
• Manage the quality plan ensuring it is kept up to date and amended as needed.
• Be responsible for the quality inspections and audits across the contract, developing schedules and managing the process across third party, supplier and internal works.
• Participate in client surveillance visits and audits, ensuring follow-up on findings.
• Reporting on quality assurance both internally and for the client
• Train all project staff on the QMS
• Identify and monitor any non-conformance and manage the non-conformance process.
• Establish and follow-up on quality action plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure contract quality requirements are addressed in the Management System and are implemented by all project staff, sub-contractors and broader supply chain ensuring delivery of project works/goods and services from design, through installation to Commissioning to required quality levels.
• Any other duties as required.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Manager role  

• Bristol
• £600 per day Outside IR35
• Hybrid working

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a multi technical engineering business, who have secured a significant contract within the Nuclear new build market to recruit a Quality Manager for its Bristol site.    The essential Quality Manager role comes with a salary up to £80,000 and flexible hybrid working.     If you’re a Quality Manager 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 Reporting to the Project Director you will:  

• Manage the Project Quality Team
• Manage the quality plan ensuring it is kept up to date and amended as needed.
• Be responsible for the quality inspections and audits across the contract, developing schedules and managing the process across third party, supplier and internal works.
• Participate in client surveillance visits and audits, ensuring follow-up on findings.
• Reporting on quality assurance both internally and for the client
• Train all project staff on the QMS
• Identify and monitor any non-conformance and manage the non-conformance process.
• Establish and follow-up on quality action plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure contract quality requirements are addressed in the Management System and are implemented by all project staff, sub-contractors and broader supply chain ensuring delivery of project works/goods and services from design, through installation to Commissioning to required quality levels.
• Any other duties as required.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree holder in Quality Management or Engineering discipline  
• Minimum 5 years’ Quality Management Experience
• Nuclear Experience
• Detailed knowledge of UK Nuclear Quality Standards, Quality Assurance and Quality Control requirements and practice
• Experience in developing and establishing an operational QMS
• Experience of the use of quality plans/inspection and test plans/follow-up documents
• Lead Auditor professional accreditation.
• ISO 9001: 2015 / ISO19443: 2018 auditing experience

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

• Ability to produce and present professional management reports/presentations.
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels with both staff and at senior client levels
• Aptitude for reconciliation

    Salary and benefits of the Quality Manager role  

• Salary up to £80,000
• Hybrid working
• Pension
• Benefits Package

 

Assistant Document Controller £18-£20 per hour 3-6 month contract (Part Time) Berkshire Astute Technical are working with one of the UK’s leading engineering and construction businesses. Due to the growing project demands, they are looking for an Assistant Document Controller to support the wider administration team. Roles and Responsibilities As the Assistant Document Controller, you will be responsible for:

• The preparation and creation of project files both online and hard copy.
• Review and managing of technical drawings and project briefs.
• Copying, filing and transmitting site documentation.
• General support with administration tasks.

Skills and Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• At least 2 years’ experience working within a similar role
• Good communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Salary and Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £18 - £20 per hour
• 3-6 month contract

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 206 and ask to speak to Daniel Don who can tell you more.