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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People
4.76 from 270 reviews

Jobs

Project Controller

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement solutions to recruit a Project Controller in Runcorn, Cheshire. The Project Controller role comes with a salary up to ยฃ50,000, up to 12.5% pension contributions, private medical and healthcare. If youโ€™re an experienced Project Controller and are looking to work for an organisation that continually strives to win more business and invests in the growth of its employees/company, then submit your CV to apply today ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will: ย 
  • Support Project Managers in ensuring projects meet financial targets and billing milestones.
  • Create and maintain project work breakdown structures (WBS) and related work package descriptions.
  • Gather and analyse cost data to support project budgets and cost control.
  • Organize project review meetings, documenting and updating action points.
  • Track and report on time management activities.
  • Expedite deliveries and handle logistics paperwork, including packing lists and commercial invoices.
  • Prepare and submit invoices through customer portals.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and understand the business needs.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • SAP experience is essential (key user preferred).
  • Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.
  • Attention to detail with strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Good time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
Salary and benefits of the Project Controller role ย 
  • Salary range of ยฃ40,000 - ยฃ50,000
  • 12.5% company pension dependent on criteria
  • Private medical insurance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Opportunities for career development within an international environment
  • A fun, collaborative working atmosphere with advanced technologies

Project Manager

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team are partnering with a leading global nuclear engineering organisation to recruit a Project Manager to support the delivery of projects and work packages at Hinkley Point C. The Project Manager role comes with a salary of around ยฃ64,000 + package and the opportunity to join a growing nuclear business and play a key role in the successful delivery of projects within one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes. If youโ€™re an experienced Project Manager and are looking to work closely with the on-site Hinkley team, then submit your CV to apply today. This role does require working on-site at Hinkley Point C 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. ย  Responsibilities and duties of the Project Manager role Reporting to the Senior Project Manager you will: ย 
  • Lead the planning, execution and successful completion of projects and work packages.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, programmes, schedules, budgets and risk registers.
  • Manage project scope, cost, schedule, risk and change throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure delivery meets contractual, customer, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead hazard identification and risk assessment activities relevant to project delivery.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, project controls, QHSE and operations.
  • Manage client, contractor, supplier and wider stakeholder relationships.
  • Support contract management and procurement activities in line with business requirements.
  • Monitor project performance and provide accurate reporting to senior leadership.
  • Identify emerging issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
  • Ensure effective project governance, quality assurance and change control.
  • Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement activities to improve future delivery.
  • Support resource planning and forecasting in line with future project requirements.
  • Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
ย  Professional qualifications ย  We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • Proven experience working as a Project Manager, delivering projects or work packages within a complex engineering, nuclear, energy, construction or regulated environment.
  • Degree in Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
  • APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification.
  • Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
  • Demonstrable experience across planning, budgeting, risk and change management.
  • Membership of a recognised professional body such as APM or PMI.
  • IOSH or NEBOSH Managing Safely.
  • Experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and/or ISO 19443.
  • Understanding of Integrated Management Systems and nuclear safety culture.
  • Previous experience within the nuclear industry is highly desirable.
Personal skills ย  The Project Manager role would suit someone who is: ย 
  • Comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
  • An excellent communicator with analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organisationally with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Proactive and structured with their approach to identifying and resolving project issues.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
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โ€ขย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  A salary starting at ยฃ60,000 - ยฃ65,000 per annum. โ€ขย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  8% Employer pension contributions. โ€ขย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  25 days annual leave + bank holidays โ€ขย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Professional membership body support โ€ขย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Private healthcare #LI-GN1 INDNUC ย 

Mechanical Fitter

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Fitter

Water Industry Waterlooville ยฃ32,000 - 35,000 + Package

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Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. Working as a Mechanical fitter, you will joined their small but established team based at their head office travelling out to client sites carrying out mechanical installations, repair and testing work on various water contracts. This will see you working in a hands-on site based role covering both clean and dirty water projects.

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The Job

Working as the Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible forโ€ฆ

  • Preforming installations, repairs, testing and pre-planned maintenance across clean and dirty water projects.
  • Assisting clients on-site with technical faults or refurbishment projects.
  • Installing new systems when needed.
  • Inspection and testing of mechanical systems
  • Following set designs and manufacturers installation guides
  • Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
  • Offering after sales technical support.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work.

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The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background in performing mechanical maintenance / installation/ testing with experience working in the water industry or on water treatment plants.

Full training will be provided, however candidates are expected to be qualified in mechanical fitting to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and will ideally hold a valid CSCS card as well as having confined space experience and training.

Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving license is essential.

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Whatโ€™s on offer.

  • Basic salary up to ยฃ35,000
  • Company Van for work use (Not sole user)
  • 28 days incl Bank Holidaysย 
  • Competitive Package

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How to apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]


Service Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Service Engineerย  - Water Treatmentย ย  ย  ย  ย  ย 

London

Up to ยฃ38,000 per annum + package

Van + fuel card

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Introduction

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We are currently recruiting for Service Engineers to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Specialist Engineer, this will see you travelling across Londonย and the surrounding areas.

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Roles & Responsibilities

As the Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing routine maintenance service to clients across Londonย and the surrounding areas
  • Attending to breakdowns, conducting fault-finding and fault rectification
  • Installation and refurbishment work
  • To undertake goods inwards inspections for arrival of equipment on site
  • To establish, maintain and develop strong client relationships and assist with customer requirements.
  • To complete service functions on all types of water treatment plant serviced and maintained by the company.
  • Full job description available on request

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Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Previous water treatment experience is essential
  • An excellent work ethic and desire to develop within an established business
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team flexibly
  • Full UK Drivers License

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Salary & Package

Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Up to ยฃ38,000 per annum
  • Company van + fuel card
  • Company benefit package + pension scheme
  • Excellent progression opportunities within an established and growing business.

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How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.

INDREC

Junior Field Service Technician

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Junior Field Service Technician

Waste Management

UK Based

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Introductionโ€ฆ Our client is a worldwide, leading business specialising in manufacturing and installing bespoke machines within the Recycling industry. They are looking for a Juniorย Field Service Technician to join their well established company, offering installations and on-going maintenance works to their customers up and down the UK.

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Roles & Responsibilities As a Junior Field Service Technician you will be responsible for:
  • Attending various customer sites across the UK and Ireland to carry out various installations, repair works, and after sales service support works to specialist plant and machinery.
  • Undertaking inspections and assessments of machinery to ensure optimal performance and that all plant remains effective.
  • Carrying out reports and documentation detailing completed works and advisories and ensuring that the customer has had necessary follow ups.
  • Providing technical and engineering support to customers as well as health and safety guidance and compliance.
  • Attending company meetings and training in the Netherlands when required

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Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Electrical experience with relevant qualifications is essential
  • Experience of working within the waste industry, ideally recycling
  • Experience of working with compactors and balers
  • Strong experience of working with heavy industrial machinery
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic experience is essential
  • Strong customer service and people skills
  • Happy to stay away during the working week occasionally

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Salary & Package Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Up to ยฃ35,000 basic salary
  • Company van, phone and laptop
  • Full training provided
  • Fantastic company benefits
  • Holiday package

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How to Apply

To apply, please call Sam McSheaffrey on 02392 288 217 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

SHEQ Officer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
The role We are seeking a Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Assurance Officer who can provide technical and administrative support to the SHEQ function at the Fawley High Temperature Incinerator Site. โ€ข The SHEQ Officer will compile, summarise and present key data to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Act and Environmental Protection Act โ€ข You will also support internal and external SHEQ audits and accident, incident and near-miss investigations โ€ข The SHEQ Assurance Officer will coordinate, attend and prepare minutes of meetings with site regulatory bodies and internal meetings Key responsibilities include Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance โ€ข Carry out site inspections. โ€ข Measurement of monthly safety performance โ€ข Support of EQHS function to allow the site to meet its EQHS obligations โ€ข Undertaking and reviewing site risk assessments. Quality โ€ข Support the maintenance and improvement of the Sites Documented Management System ensuring that documents are distributed and reviewed as required. โ€ข Review and manage action progress from site continuous improvement (CI), monthly management and Health and Safety Team meetings โ€ข Support Customer Duty of Care and Quality audits โ€ข Support the Corporate and Site Internal Audit Process Technical โ€ข Participate in Process Safety review such as HAZID and HAZOP studies as required. โ€ข Develop understanding and expert knowledge through on-the-job experience and structured training of Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality standards. โ€ข Help maintain the sites Accredited Management System for ISO 14000, 45000 and 9000 Reporting โ€ข Assist with reporting to EA/HSE โ€ข Support the licensing process for the site with Home Office and other certification and licensing bodies as required. โ€ข Assist Provision of monthly health and safety performance data for both management and operational functions โ€ข Support the development of Site and Corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIโ€™s) and the management of Corporate Social Reporting metrics The Person You will have experience of operational plant safety management in terms of compliance, reporting and process safety. โ€ข Science or Engineering degree โ€ข Experience in Technical safety / environmental specialism โ€ข Good Interpersonal skills. โ€ข High standard or written and verbal communication. โ€ข Good organisational and time management skills โ€ข Good working knowledge of Microsoft Systems (Excel/word

Business Development Manager

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Business Development Manager

Waste Management

South London

ยฃ35,000 per annum + Car or Car allowance andย Commission

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Introductionโ€ฆ

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Our client is a leading nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling, and technologically driven energy generation services across the UK. Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager to identify and drive new business activities within the commercial and industrial sectors.

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Roles & Responsibilities

As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing potential market opportunities and generating leads within the commercial and industrial sectors over telephone, LinkedIn, email campaigns and site visits
  • Understanding of the commercial landscape for developing strong business pipelines, proactively selling profitable new business to achieve and exceed quarterly / annual new business targets.
  • To manage proactively and reactively, the selling of profitable new business within the sales territory and identify new prospect lists for business opportunities
  • Report call, lead, quote, and contract activity on to the Company Operating System
  • Produce and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly personal performance to the Regional Sales Manager

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Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Excellent sales experience, developing, managing, and implementing new business services.
  • Strong desire to exceed and generate business
  • Ability to negotiate and strong selling skills.
  • A full UK driving licence is essential
  • An understanding of the waste industry would be desirable

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Salary & Package

Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Basic salary of ยฃ35,000 per annum
  • Uncapped commission
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Fantastic company benefits.

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How to Apply

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Structural Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the leading providers of multidiscipline services across key nuclear projects within the UK to recruit a Civil / Structural Engineer for one of their major projects in the Bristol area. The strategically important Civil/ Structural Engineer position comes with a competitive salary of up to ยฃ50,000, a hybrid working model and other benefits. If youโ€™re an experienced Civil/ Structural Engineer with design experience supporting within the UK nuclear sector, then upload your CV to apply today. ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties of the Structural Engineer role You will be involved in a wide range of activities undertaken by our site-based teams, which will include: ย 
  • Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other relevant Eurocodes and project methodology.
  • Checking and coordinating the detailing activities with CAD designers or other engineers in preparation of 3D BIM rebar model and/or 2D drawings of reinforced concrete or steel structures.
  • Managing engineering changes in line with company/project procedures and QA process.
  • Assessing the response to field changes requests, field information requests or site non-conformance coming from the civil works contractors.
  • Liaising with other stakeholders of site engineering team or construction team for clarification on the site request
  • Technical review and acceptance of contractor deliverables.
  • Site walkdowns and inspection.
  • Other duties as required.
ย  ย  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • 3-5 years experience working in a design role across civils/ structural engineering projects, ideally within the UK nuclear sector or construction industries.
  • Civils, steels or concrete experience is essential.
  • Working knowledge of the detailed design phases and how this is transitioned to the
  • construction phase
  • Able to gain clearance for work on-site.
ย  Salary and benefits of the Civil/ Structural Engineer role
  • Basic Salary of up to ยฃ50,000 DOE
  • Hybrid working model
  • 26 Days holiday + BH
  • Comprehensive pension scheme โ€“ 8%
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