James Barker

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

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 are currently recruiting a EC&I Completions Engineer to join the EPC Contractors commissioning team for their Waste to Energy facility based in Scotland on an initial 9 months contract basis.

The EC&I Completions Engineer position come with a day rate from £550 to £600 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Manage EC&I completions and handover, reviewing construction completion packs, system boundaries and turnover packages to ensure systems are ready for commissioning.
• Review technical documentation, including electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop folders, test certificates, ITPs, calibration records and red-lined drawings.
• Lead site walkdowns and punch-list management, identifying outstanding works and driving actions through to close-out.
• Maintain completion records and systems, updating CMS/CMMS, completion registers, turnover dossiers and tracking commissioning readiness.
• Manage Technical Queries (TQs), coordinating responses between Construction, Engineering, Commissioning and vendors and ensuring timely close-out.
• Monitor and report progress, providing EC&I completion updates, identifying risks/delays and acting as the interface between Construction, Engineering, Commissioning and the Client.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the EC&I Completions Engineer positions:

• Scotland
• £550 to £600 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 9 months

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a C&I Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractors commissioning team for their Waste to Energy facility based in Scotland on an initial 12 months contract basis.

The C&I Commissioning Technician positions come with a day rate from £400.00 to £450.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Carry out pre-commissioning and commissioning of field instrumentation, including transmitters, switches, analysers, control valves and actuators.
• Perform inspections, calibration verification, loop checks, functional testing and I/O verification across DCS, PLC and SCADA systems.
• Complete commissioning documentation and check sheets, recording test results, calibration data, punch items and deficiencies in real time.
• Conduct system walkdowns, mechanical completion inspections and punch-list close-out, updating P&IDs, loop diagrams and other drawings where required.
• Coordinate with commissioning engineers, construction teams, vendors and subcontractors, reporting progress, issues and outstanding activities to senior personnel.
• Maintain strict HSE and compliance standards, following RAMS, Permit to Work, isolation procedures, hazardous-area requirements and company/site procedures.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the C&I Commissioning Technician positions:

• Scotland
• £400.00 to £450.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 12 months

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading Solar PV company to recruit a Solar Electrician on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for the work to become long-term across multiple sites in Wolverhampton.

The Solar Electrician role comes with a competitive rate per day/hour.

Key skills

• Level 3 NVQ electrical qualification.
• Previous Solar PV installation experience.
• Strong electrical installation background.
• Installation and connection of Solar PV systems.
• Experience with DC and AC electrical works.
• Cable containment, cabling, isolators and associated equipment.
• Electrical testing and commissioning.
• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings.
• Working safely in line with site requirements.
• Commercial/industrial solar experience would be advantageous.
• Own transport required as a company vehicle will not be provided.
• UK right to work required.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Solar Electrician role

• Competitive rate per day/hour
• Initial 3-month contract with potential for long-term work
• Immediate start required
• Own transport required

Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading Waste Management Company a to recruit a Project Manager on a 12-month contract to work on a Deposit Return Scheme across the North of England.    The Project Manager role comes with a rate between £500-£550 per day (INSIDE IR35).     Key skills 

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle on behalf of the client, from project definition and procurement through to delivery and completion.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including managing compensation events, contractual compliance, programme reviews, and project timelines.
• Coordinate planning, permitting, operations, councils, and stakeholders to ensure successful project approvals and delivery.
• Develop project scope, works information, tender packs, budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts across M&E, civils, and infrastructure works.
• Oversee site operations, contractor performance, health & safety compliance, quality standards, and adherence to legal/building regulations.
• Manage project reporting, financial control, risk registers, stakeholder communication, and problem resolution to ensure efficient project execution.

   Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Project Manager role   

• WFH with frequent travel to sites
• £500 - £550 per day (INSIDE IR35)
• 12-month contract 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading Waste Management Company a to recruit a Project Manager on a 12-month contract to work on a Deposit Return Scheme across the South of England.    The Project Manager role comes with a rate between £500-£550 per day (INSIDE IR35).     Key skills 

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle on behalf of the client, from project definition and procurement through to delivery and completion.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including managing compensation events, contractual compliance, programme reviews, and project timelines.
• Coordinate planning, permitting, operations, councils, and stakeholders to ensure successful project approvals and delivery.
• Develop project scope, works information, tender packs, budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts across M&E, civils, and infrastructure works.
• Oversee site operations, contractor performance, health & safety compliance, quality standards, and adherence to legal/building regulations.
• Manage project reporting, financial control, risk registers, stakeholder communication, and problem resolution to ensure efficient project execution.

   Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Project Manager role   

• WFH with frequent travel to sites
• £500 - £550 per day (INSIDE IR35)
• 12-month contract 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a client who provide expert advice to support solar PV, wind, and BESS projects worldwide to recruit a Quality Technician on a 11 month for its Staffordshire site. The Quality Technician role comes with a rate of competitive rate per day.                Key skills required for the Quality Technician role 

• Field Surveillance: Inspections of ramming, structure and modules mounting, cabling, trenching, foundations, internal roads among other tasks.
• Adherence to Manuals: Verification of torque marks, mounting sequences, and cable management as per supplier specifications.
• Material Traceability: Ensuring all components and materials arriving or installed on-site are correctly identified, tracked and verified.
• Documentary Support: Assistance in the progressive compilation of the “Technical Memory” and management of checklists and ITPs.
• Defect Reporting: Immediate identification of technical “Red Flags” to QA/QC Manager and PM to prevent rework.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Technician role:

• Staffordshire
• Outside IR35
• Competitive rate per day

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