James Barker

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  

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

Title of Position:

Project Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil)

Title Position Reports to:

Project Manager

Employing Company:

SPIE Limited

 

Job Purpose

• To be responsible to your assigned PM for delivering multi-disciplined projects and packages associated with building engineering services and construction, estimating, construction engineering design, procurement, cost control, site management, installation, testing, commissioning, handover and any warranty.

 

 

Aims and Objectives

 

• To develop effective working relationships with fellow team members and clients, in order to maximise the opportunities to secure and win new work.
• To provide technical engineering advice to fellow members of the team and clients, as and when necessary to support the successful execution of the work. 
• To ensure Project Engineering services are delivered safely to programme, within budget and to the agreed quality standards.
• To work with Clients to develop a relationship that results in repeat business
• To ensure Project Engineering and technical standards are maintained throughout the project, meeting specification requirements and in accordance with Quality Management Systems and Control.
• Ensure project Risk is managed and communicated.
• Report to SPIE management on project progress, issues, risks and opportunities.

 

 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

 

• Assist your Project Manager to:
• Sequence and programme works, establishing work scope, specifications, programmes and cost control of professional designs, SPIE resources, agency resources and sub-contracted works.
• Co-ordinate all aspects of assigned contracts, ensuring completion within estimated costs, safely and to the required standards of workmanship.
• Prepare work programmes, ensuring activities are planned in line with available resources, understand the interfaces and coordination with other disciplines and contractors.
• Procure, co-ordinate and monitor project activities. 
• Establish the procurement schedules and specifications for engaging suppliers and subcontractors.
• Compare suppliers and subcontractors’ quality and costs against procurement schedules and assists in identifying their suitability for the work and provision of services, including supplier feedback.
• In conjunction with other relevant staff review the performance levels of subcontractors in terms of quality, service and their Health and Safety management.
• Prepare site documentation, including Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements to comply with Health and Safety requirements & legislation.
• To understand construction and design engineering specifications and standards ensuring that all considerations are accounted for in the execution of work.
• Identify Construction Engineering Design requirements in order to engage SPIE and/or others to carry out the work.
• Check construction design engineering drawings for accuracy and buildability, and address/ resolve any shortfalls in order to ensure successful execution.
• Attend engineering/project/Client progress meetings to provide the necessary input to support the successful execution of the work
• Ensure understanding of the impact of the Construction Design Management Regulations, Construction Regulations and Codes of Practice and comply with current legal requirements.
• Ensure understanding of the contract conditions that applies to each assigned project/area of work.
• To work closely with the commercial team to manage variations and changes to the scope of work/ timescales/cost/risk, with emphasis on receiving payment for additional activities.
• Understanding of the financial plans/set budgets and the methods for monitoring cost, spend, value. 
• Understand the controls for managing risk throughout all stages of the work, including risk controls. Monitoring and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of Invitations to Tender and evaluation of returned tenders
• Assist with the take-off and requisition materials
• Control and monitor the management of site labour
• Report on all aspects of the work scope under own control
• Undertake site and works visits as required by the execution of own duties and undertake site HSE Audits.
• Work with members of the Central Engineering Design Department, to ensure that professional advice and support is provided to Clients and that new standards are implemented at the right time.

 

 

Health & Safety

• All employees are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect.  Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy.

 

 

Working Relationships

Internal

• Interface with Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Surveyors, Designers, Buyers, Estimators, Safety Health & Environmental (HSE) Department, Central Engineering Design Department (CEDD), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Department and the Commercial department.

External

• Interface with Clients, Consultants, Suppliers, Sub-contractors, Utility Companies and Local Authorities

 

Person Specification

 

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

The knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the position are:

Essential

• Be qualified to at least City and Guilds Level 3 in a building services discipline.
• Experience of working on contracts with an M&E or Civil value in range from £100k to £1M
• Experience in planning and executing programmes for building services and/or construction projects
• Strong H&S management awareness
• Strong financial awareness and good organisational skills
• Experience in project financial control and forecasting
• Labour management experience 
•  Ability to produce project reports and meet deadlines
• Ability to sequence and programme the works, utilising different planning and programming methods/ techniques to meet client and project requirements.  
• Experience in the production of O&M Manuals, drawings documents.
• Ability to survey and report on existing engineering installations. 
• Ability to survey, track and monitor work and report on progress
• Ability and willingness to travel and work within the office or based on sites as required
• Basic skills and knowledge of AutoCAD and the ability to read and interpret drawings
• Good communications skills with the ability to produce and deliver presentations
• Good interpersonal skills to develop client relationships to further develop the business

 

Competencies

The core support team competency framework for the position are:

• Teamwork - actively contributes to the team and strives to improve teams’ effectiveness through personal commitment.
• Planning, Organising & Executing – able to understand the priorities, plan and organise the work and manage own time to deliver within the expected timescales.
• Communication – communicates clearly and concisely, impressing others and ensuring understanding of all relevant information in all circumstances.
• Commercial Awareness – understands the importance for managing costs and expense, applying the necessary controls.
• Risk Management – is aware on the impact on risk to the business / project and applies the necessary controls.
• Adaptability – is responsive and open to changing circumstance.
• Drive for Excellence – aims to deliver a high standard of work.
• Self-Motivation and Development– is confident in own ability and is motivated to deliver, using opportunities to further develop.  
• Customer Awareness – responsive to the needs of the customer and aims to deliver customer satisfaction.
• HSE – Be competent in the CDM Regulations and hold an SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.

 

 

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.

 

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.

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

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a leader in transforming residual waste into power to recruit a part time Document Controller for an initial 12 month contract. The part time Document Controller comes with a rate of £200-£250 per day.     Key skills 

• Manage the project document control system, ensuring accurate filing, version control, and distribution of drawings and technical documents.

• Handle daily site administration, including sign-ins, inductions, meeting minutes, notices, and general office coordination.

• Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets for tracking project data, PPE, deliveries, KPIs, and site resources.

• Oversee PPE stock levels, ordering, distribution, and inventory record-keeping.

• Support site logistics by coordinating deliveries, maintaining registers, and managing site equipment and consumables.

• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and project teams to ensure smooth onsite operations and compliance with project processes.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the part time Document Controller role 

• Site based - Ellesmere Port
• 3 days per week
• £200-£250 per day
• 12 Months - potential extension

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Waste Management company to recruit a Water Project Manager to oversee multiple Wastewater projects. The Water Project Manager role comes with a day rate of £450-£500.            Key skills

• Responsible for the successful delivery of water projects within our Water Projects Construction Team, by leading your team to meet or exceed the project objectives, including for health, safety and quality, scope, cost, programme, risk and stakeholder satisfaction
• Diverse range of projects across infrastructure and non infrastructure projects for clean and waste water
• Working on projects in Aldermaston and Salisbury Plain region, although opportunities may be forthcoming nationally.
• Collaborating with and coordinating our specialist internal teams and managing our external supply chain partners to successfully deliver their responsibilities
• Ensure site construction and commissioning activities are compliant with regulations and permits and Veolia internal procedures.
• Champion best practice in project management techniques and ensure full implementation of project management processes
• Provide robust governance of projects including review of project programme/risk/costs/margin and other due diligence
• Ensure regular reporting for all projects including time, cashflow, budget and risks

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Water Project Manager role  

• South of England - WFH with regular travel to sites
• 3 Months
• £450-£500 per day
• January Start

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a leader in transforming residual waste into power to recruit a D365 CMMS Engineer for an initial 6 month contract. The D365 CMMS Engineer comes with a rate of £500-£550 per day.     Key skills 

• Lead the CMMS upgrade for all UK EFW sites.

• Maintain and update all CMMS platforms (D365) across the fleet, ensuring preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, asset hierarchies, and spare parts data are accurate and current.

• Audit CMMS data regularly to identify and correct discrepancies, aligning with corporate and regulatory standards.

• Work closely with site engineers, maintenance teams, and operations staff to capture new asset information and implement updates promptly.

• Optimise CMMS functionality, including warehouse functions and Dynaway Analytics, ensuring data standardisation and actionable reporting across sites.

• Support the roll-out of CMMS best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across all sites.

• Generate fleet-wide reports, KPIs, and dashboards for maintenance performance monitoring and strategic decision-making.

• Provide training and guidance to site personnel on CMMS usage, data entry protocols, and analytics optimisation.

• Liaise with IT teams and CMMS software vendors to troubleshoot issues, implement system upgrades, and deliver enhancements.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards within CMMS processes.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the D365 CMMS Engineer role 

• WFH - Regular site visits
• £500-£550 per day (Outside IR35)
• 6 Months - potential extension

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Waste Management Company a to recruit a Mechanical Project Manager on a 4-6 month contract for its Southampton location.   The Mechanical Project Manager comes with a rate of between £450 per day.     Key skills 

• Develop and manage the full mechanical project plan from design to commissioning and handover.

• Oversee installation of heat pumps, hot-water distribution systems, pipework modifications (desteaming), and all related mechanical plant and controls.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including mechanical engineers, subcontractors, commissioning specialists and suppliers.

• Liaise closely with hospital estates teams, Trust stakeholders, design consultants and other contractors to ensure alignment on scope, programme and site constraints.

• Ensure mechanical works are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with technical specifications, NHS estate standards and statutory regulations.

• Lead procurement of mechanical packages, materials and specialist subcontractors.

• Manage site activities including RAMS review, H&S compliance, permits to work, quality checks and progress monitoring.

• Oversee commissioning, testing, documentation, and final handover to the hospital’s estates and maintenance teams.

• Maintain project documentation including progress reports, risk registers, change control, cost tracking and technical submissions.

• Identify risks (technical, operational, logistical) and implement mitigation strategies, especially considering hospital areas that must remain operational.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Project Manager role  

• Southampton
• £450 per day
• 4-6 month contract