James Barker

Health and Safety Specialist Start date - September 2022 Rate - £350 to £400 per day Duration - 12 months Location - Slough

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading engineering services provider delivering electrical solutions across complex, high-risk projects within the Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Power Generation, and Oil & Gas sectors to recruit a Electrical Estimator on a 12 month contract for either its Warrington or Stockton office. The Electrical Estimator  role comes with a competitive rate per day. Key Skills:

• Manage the full tender process from enquiry to submission, including reviewing specifications, drawings, and preparing accurate, competitive quotations
• Ensure all tender documentation is technically accurate, complete, and submitted in line with deadlines
• Liaise with clients and attend site visits, briefings, and pre-tender meetings to fully understand project scope and requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams to review tenders, prepare cost plans, risk assessments, and support smooth project handovers
• Source, evaluate, and engage with suppliers and subcontractors, building strong relationships to secure best value
• Finalise tender submissions, attend pre-order meetings, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Estimator role 

• Competitive rate per day
• 12-month contract
• Stockton or Warrington (whichever is closest)

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a large-scale European Engineering and Construction company to recruit a Permit to Work Coordinator on 12 months for its Scotland site. The Permit to Work Coordinator role comes with a rate of £500 per day.                   As the Permit to Work Coordinator, you will need experience in the following;

• Act as the central point of contact for the Permit to Work system across the construction site.

• Review, approve, issue, suspend, and close PTWs in accordance with project-specific procedures.

• Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, and the HSE department to plan and manage conflicting work activities.

• Maintain a live permit board and daily permit register.

• Ensure all PTWs are fully documented, including risk assessments, method statements, isolations, and supporting documents.

• Conduct audits and regular inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions.

• Facilitate daily PTW coordination meetings and ensure clear communication between work parties.

• Support and advise supervisors and operatives on permit-related issues and safety requirements.

• Escalate any non-compliance or unsafe practices to the HSE Manager immediately.

• Deliver toolbox talks and training sessions on the PTW process as required.

• Maintain accurate records for audit purposes and regulatory compliance.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Permit to Work Coordinator role:

• Scotland
• Outside IR35
• £500 per day

C&I Commissioning Engineer Middlesbrough June 23 Start 3-6 Months £450-550 per day The Role We are recruiting for a C&I Commissioning Engineer on a contract basis based at MGT Teesside on the power station. Roles Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and co-ordinating C&I activities
• Functional safety
• Alarm management
• Project completions and handover
• Act as Technical Lead

Skills and Qualification's:

• C&I experience within Biomass, Energy, Oil & Gas or other highly regulated industry.
• Previous Commissioning experience
• Functional safety experience (Developing and undertaking proof testing and Validation/Verification activities in accordance with BS EN 61511
• Alarm management experience (Familiar with EEMUA 191 and/or IEC 62682
• Experience within Safety Instrumented Systems, Distributed Control Systems and Power Plant Instrumentation Systems.  

If you are interested in great opportunity, then please contact Lucy Pook on [email protected] or on   02393 910 473 . INDPOWER  

Setting Out Engineer 3-5 month contract

Astute Technical Recruitment are looking for an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a Energy From Waste facility in Falkirk.

Roles to include

• Setting out drainage and foundations
• Setting out and assisting with roads and curbs
• Setting out earthworks
• Undertaking as built surveys

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekend work

Experience:

• engineering: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CSCS Card (required)

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a global leader in the Utilities and Waste Management industries to recruit a Site Manager on a 10 month contract for its site in Birmingham. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £350-£450 a day.      Key skills 

• Manage all on-site construction activities and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with programme, budget, and quality requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety across the site.
• Coordinate and manage temporary works requirements.
• Liaise with the client, consultants, and wider project team.
• Manage site documentation, progress reporting, and daily records.
• Ensure minimal disruption while working within a live operational environment.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role 

• Birmingham
• Day rate of £350-£450
• Outside IR35

We are working in partnership with an Electrical and Instrumentation subcontractors recruiting for an Instrument Technician to work on a Power Station in Southeast England on an initial 6-month contract.  The Instrument Technician role comes with a competitive rate per hour. Key skills 

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance activities on instrumentation systems.
• Perform calibration, loop checking and functional testing of field instrumentation.
• Maintain and fault-find on:
  • Pressure, temperature, flow and level instruments.
  • Control valves and associated accessories.
  • Transmitters, switches and analyzers.
  • Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.
  • Fire & Gas systems.
• Execute SIL proof testing activities in accordance with site procedures.
• Complete hazardous area inspections and remedial activities where required.
• Diagnose faults and restore equipment safely and efficiently to service.
• Interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, cause and effect charts and instrument datasheets.
• Ensure all maintenance records and calibration certificates are accurately completed.
• Work in accordance with permit-to-work systems and isolation procedures.
• Participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments and safety observations.
• Ensure compliance with all site SHEQ requirements and standards.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Instrument Technician role 

• Southwest England
• Competitive rate per hour
• 6 months

Welder – Energy from Waste Protos EFW Competitive Rate 10 Months     About the role: Astute’s Power team are exclusively partnering with a global company specialising in integrated fabrication and construction solutions to recruit a Welder on a 10-month contract for its Protos EFW site. The Welder role comes with competitive rate.                   Key skills:

• Reading installation drawing as appropriate
• Fabricating and install metal work/pipework across the process plant.
• Operate fabrication machinery to carry out small scale fabrication functions on site commensurate with the role
• Carry out pressure and leak testing activities and/or replacing materials/components as required
• Produce patch repairs from sheet metal, drilling and tapping where necessary

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the role:

• 10-month contract
• Competitive Rate

    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 02393910473 to speak to Lucy Pook who can tell you more.

We are working in partnership with an Electrical and Instrumentation subcontractors recruiting for an Electrical Technician to work on a Power Station in Southeast England on an initial 6-month contract.  The Electrical Technician role comes with a competitive rate per hour. Key skills 

• Perform preventative and corrective electrical maintenance activities.
• Safely operate, isolate and maintain electrical systems up to 11kV.
• Undertake switching operations in accordance with site electrical safety rules.
• Carry out inspection, testing and fault finding on:
  • HV/LV switchgear.
  • MCCs and distribution boards.
  • Transformers.
  • Motors and drives.
  • UPS systems.
  • Lighting and small power installations.
• Diagnose electrical faults and implement effective repairs.
• Support plant shutdown and maintenance campaigns.
• Complete electrical inspections and produce detailed reports.
• Review and work from electrical schematics and single line diagrams.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with site procedures and legislation.
• Operate within permit-to-work and isolation procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Technician role 

• Southwest England
• Competitive rate per hour
• 6 months