James Barker

Lead EC&I Engineer Hybrid & Woking Office 12 month contract About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with an up and coming company within the Power Generation industry to recruit an Lead EC&I Engineer on a 12 month contract for a new build power station FEED study stage. Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Ensuring the contractors E,C & I engineering and design meets the client requirements;
• Reviewing and commenting on contractor and licensor documents and resolving those comments;
• Engaging with discipline counter party key stakeholders as required to proactively progress the design;
• Co-ordinating with the FEED team to ensure a cohesive design solution;
• Ensuring the FEED team is aware of E,C & I engineering issues arising with Kent and progressing their timely resolution;
• Ensuring the client are aware of issues arising and co-ordinating the resolution;
• Striving to achieve best value through the facilities design; and
• Providing support to the team in securing all necessary consents, connections and permissions to build and operate the plant.

How many hours a week? 40 hours per week Working schedule? Typically 9-5 minimum 3 days a week in Woking contractors office Who would they be reporting to? Project Director Will they be in a team with anyone? Or working solely? FEED Project Manager 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 02392222960 to speak to James Barker who can tell you more.  

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.

EC&I Manager Protos EFW, Ellesmere Port 12 month contract About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with the joint venture EPC to recruit an EC&I Manager on a 12 month contract for a new build Energy from Waste in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The scope of work includes the following:  

• The Scope-of-Supply with SBG may be summarised as follows:
• 2 stream boiler and grate incineration plant
• 2 flue gas treatment plants incl. stack
• Steel structure
• Waste cranes
• EC&I systems
• Several equipment (ie. fans, tanks, vessels, boiler cleaning devices, etc.)
• Heat and noise insulation- Refractory lining
• Overall field of responsibility shall include:
• Management of the delivery and installation of EC&I Installation packages;
• Coordination with the Site and Project Management Team in terms of EC&I Installations;
• Manage and control the flow of documents, information and project documents including SBG deliverables, technical queries, third party documents and client documents between the SBG Team and the related EC&I sub-contractor(s);
• Coordination of all interfaces between all individual suppliers/ EC&I installation; companies involved in project site activities;
• Responsible for ensuring that project team members always have accurate and up-to-date information about the EC&I scope;
• Supervision and inspection of EC&I installation progress;
• Assist the Site Management Team with all EC&I related Risk and Method
• Statements (RAMS) in accordance with agreed process;
• Compilation of turnover packages and SATs;
• Assist in development of commissioning RAMS, procedures and ITP’s;

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 02392222960 to speak to James Barker who can tell you more

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a multinational organisation specialising in the planning and implementation of turnkey power plants to recruit a Site Administrator on 12 months for its Scotland site. The Site Administrator role comes with a rate between £200-£250 per day. Key Skills:  

• Manage and maintain all site documentation, ensuring accurate filing, version control, and compliance with project procedures.
• Provide administrative support to the site team, including scheduling meetings, preparing minutes, and tracking actions.
• Coordinate communication between StandardKessel, the EPC contractor, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Support health, safety, and compliance activities by maintaining site records (inductions, permits, safety logs).
• Assist with site logistics, including supplies, travel arrangements, and general office coordination.
• Support timesheet collection, expense tracking, and basic financial/project reporting activities.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Administrator role 

• £200-£250 per day
• 12 month contract
• Scotland