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Design Manager

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a key player in the UK nuclear sector to recruit a Design Manager to support the delivery of a major nuclear and civil works framework at the nuclear decommissioning project in Seascale, based out of their offices in Whitehaven. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating design activities, managing consultant deliverables, and ensuring projects progress in line with programme and contractual requirements. The Design Manager role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience and the opportunity to work within a highly regulated and technically challenging sector. If you’re looking to develop your career within the nuclear sector and work on technically challenging projects with a reputable organisation, then submit your CV to apply today   Responsibilities and duties of the Design Manager role Reporting to the Head of Bid Management you will:  
  • Manage design consultants and coordinate their activities to ensure deliverables are completed in line with the project programme
  • Act as the technical lead on the project where required, providing guidance on engineering and design matters
  • Review design outputs to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and project specifications
  • Manage the design deliverables schedule and monitor progress against agreed milestones
  • Lead design review meetings with project teams and coordinate design interfaces with external stakeholders
  • Manage the resolution of design queries and technical issues across the project lifecycle
  • Produce regular reports on design progress and highlight risks, delays or required actions
  • Coordinate requests for information (RFIs) and ensure clear communication between project teams, designers and clients
  • Ensure drawings and design documentation are properly controlled, issued and maintained within project systems
  • Support change management processes and ensure design changes are implemented in accordance with project procedures
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Relevant engineering or construction qualification
  • Experience managing design activities within construction, engineering or infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of construction methods and design delivery processes
  • Experience working with design consultancies or temporary works design teams
  • Knowledge of design approval processes within regulated or complex project environments
Personal skills   The Design Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • A confident communicator able to engage with technical teams and stakeholders
  • Comfortable coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external consultants
  • Proactive with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced project environment
  Salary and benefits of the Design Manager role  
  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Car Allowance
  • Opportunity to work on a major nuclear project
  • Career development within a growing organisation
  • Additional company benefits and pension package

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Principal Electrical Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering and technology organisation specialising in complex maritime and defence systems to recruit a Principal Electrical Engineer for its facility in Winfrith Newburgh. The Principal Electrical Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and excellent opportunities for professional development. If you’re a Principal Electrical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that invests in innovation, engineering excellence, and employee development, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Principal Electrical Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:  
  • Lead the design and development of electrical systems for complex maritime and engineering projects.
  • Define system architectures, select components, and ensure compliance with electrical safety and EMC standards.
  • Produce and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable assembly documentation.
  • Support system integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Conduct design reviews and ensure technical accuracy across specifications and engineering documentation.
  • Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers to enhance team capability.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance across electrical engineering activities and project teams.
  • Work with suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges and support project delivery.Maintain and develop electrical design data packs and associated technical documentation.
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of electrical system design, power distribution, control systems, and safety compliance.
  • Experience using electrical CAD software packages.
  • Knowledge of CE/UKCA directives, EMC regulations, electrical safety requirements, and relevant industry standards.
  •  Experience designing for cost, manufacturability, and testability.
  • Understanding of system integration, validation, and debugging activities.
  • Familiarity with PLCs, motor control systems, and industrial automation would be advantageous.
  • Previous experience providing technical leadership within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
Personal skills   The Principal Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • A strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • A collaborative team player who can work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities within a dynamic engineering environment.
  • Proactive in identifying and resolving technical challenges and influencing engineering decisions and project outcomes where needed.
  • Passionate about continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
  • An effective mentor who enjoys developing and supporting junior engineers.
Salary and benefits of the Principal Electrical Engineer role  
  • Competitive Salary and benefits package including:
  • Enhanced Annual Leave
  • Flexible working scheme
  • Travel Insurance
  • Enhanced Pension Contribution
  • Income Protection
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Discount scheme and more.
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Manufacturing Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Company description  

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. 

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job description  

Join us a Manufacturing Engineer

? Location: DerbyContract or Staff Positions available

Your Future Team:

You will be joining an Embedded Manufacturing team based at our client site in Derby. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support to the production team, designing and developing production processes, and implementing process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing operation.

Your Missions:

? Improve manufacturing by analysing current processes and designing new ones for efficiency and cost reduction.

??? Provide technical support during production issues.

?? Develop quality control procedures to meet industry and customer standards.

?? Design new tools and equipment for better manufacturing.

? Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for new processes.

? Monitor production data, identify improvements, and boost productivity.

?? Ensure compliance with industry and nuclear safety regulations.

Why join the community of Switchers?:

? The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.

?A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions

?Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects

?Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text

?Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs

At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future! ?

 

Qualifications  

? Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field.

? 3+ years in manufacturing engineering within the nuclear industry.

?? Strong knowledge of nuclear safety regulations.

? Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

?? Ability to design new processes and tools.

? Experience with Lean and Six Sigma.

? Strong project management skills.

Additional information  

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.

Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions.

  • These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
  • All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

 

Site Manager

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/25/24
  • PAY RATE: $345.0 /DAY
Roles & Responsibilities: • Plan the work and oversee the buying of necessary materials and equipment • Manage staff for the project • Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control • Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress • Check design documents with architects, surveyors and engineers • Promote and maintain Health & Safety and Environmental, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed • Responsibility for the creation, review and amendment of method statements & risk assessments as required • Maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project • Comply with site specific plans, policies and procedures • Keep up to date site diary and reports (including client reports) • Communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, supply chain and others involved in the project • Deal with any unexpected problems that may occur during the project and make higher management aware. In unexpected situations outside of your control, ensure you always liaise with higher management • Plan and manage project specific traffic management • Carry out all required paperwork and administrative tasks applicable to project Requirements: • Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, professionals and site operatives • Leadership skills and an ability to motivate your team to ensure a high standard of work • Planning and organisational skills for monitoring project plans and utilising time and resources effectively • Resilience and problem-solving skills to overcome unexpected challenges • Ability to make decisions under pressure • Strong attention to detail • Awareness of Health and Safety procedures and legislation • Sound commercial awareness • Maths and I.T skills • Knowledge of relevant building methods • Clean Driving Licence • SMSTS Certificate • CSCS Card/HS&E Test • Ability to pass BPSS Vetting Other: • Competitive salary • Hours 7:30-16:00 Monday - Friday (excluding travel) • Additional Leave for Length of Service • Your birthday off, on us! • Employee Benefit Scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Cycle to work scheme • PAYE or contract work available

Lead Consultant - Civil Nuclear

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading management consultancy across the UK Nuclear industry to recruit an experienced Lead Consultant for the management and delivery of a variety of Civil Nuclear projects in the Southwest. Working as the Lead Consultant, you will lead programme delivery and business growth, making a real impact on key infrastructure in the UK.   The Lead Consultant role comes with a salary of £60,000 - £85,000 dependant on experience as well as a competitive benefits package.   If you’re an experienced Lead Consultant with experience in project management across civil nuclear sites and are looking to work for an organisation at the forefront of the UK nuclear industry, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the senior management team you will:  
  • Lead in the delivery of key consultancy projects for a range of civil nuclear clients in the Southwest, offering effective solutions in the programme delivery.
  • Work to build strong relationships with the clients and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support in the improvement of key project and programme performances in line with client requirements, identifying any opportunities and problems.
  • Discover and develop new business opportunities and possibilities for growth.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of regulators and licence conditions required to work within the civil nuclear sector.
  • Engage with colleagues and the wider team to effectively deliver on project brief, collaborating with others when needed.
  • Any other duties as required.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Experience in programme management in the civil nuclear sector.
  • A chartered engineer (or chartered status in progress).
  • Project Management qualified
  • Previous experience managing projects in the nuclear sector is essential to this role.
    Personal skills The Lead Consultant role would suit someone who has:  
  • Experience in building relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
  • Ability to identify and deliver on business development opportunities.
  • A continuous improvement mindset, he ability to review processes and procedures and add value.
    Salary and benefits of the Lead Consultant role  
  • Salary £60,000 to £85,000 Depending on experience.
  • Enhanced Pension
  • Private healthcare for you and your family
  • Private Dental
  • Opportunities for personal growth and development 
 

Environmental Consultant

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Environmental Consultant (Nuclear)

 

 

Title: Environmental Consultant (Nuclear) 

Salary range: £61,600 to £92,400 per annum depending on experience 

Location: Any FNC Office in the UK 

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home 

Closing date 1st June 2026, but early application encouraged. 

The nuclear renaissance is here. From SMRs and AMRs to fusion, fuel cycle innovation and grid-scale resilience — we need environmental specialists, engineers, sharp analysts, and systems thinkers who are ready to make a national impact. 

  • Tackle problems that matter 
  • Strengthen UK energy security 
  • Deliver high-quality engineering and consultancy advice 
  • Shape the next generation of nuclear capability 

 

Frazer-Nash have over three decades of experience in the nuclear sector, supporting our clients to meet strict nuclear industry regulatory requirements. We work extensively across UK civil nuclear operations and support nuclear elements of UK Defence platforms, infrastructure and equipment. Frazer-Nash have also built a long track record of supporting the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) for over 15 years. 

Join our team of sustainability and environmental experts to be part of the solution. 

Key Qualifications: 

Personal 

  • Relevant degree or equivalent demonstrated experience. 
  • Relevant professional membership. Holding or actively working towards Full / Chartered status. 
  • Significant experience writing and editing high quality outputs in a consultancy or advisory setting. 
  • Significant experience writing high quality bids and proposals in a consultancy or advisory setting. 
  • Commercial awareness and attention to detail to manage project scope, risks, and costs. 
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive working relationships at senior levels. 
  • Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritise tasks in a consultancy setting with frequent shifting priorities. 

 

Technical 

Essential - Significant experience and demonstrable ability in at least two of the following: 

  • Experience developing Environmental Cases and/or Environmental Safety Cases (ESCs) within a nuclear context. Demonstratable ability in management arrangements, radioactive waste management, quantification of radiological waste, and sampling arrangements, techniques and systems. 
  • Extensive knowledge of Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Documents (BREFs). Experience conducting BAT assessments would be advantageous. 
  • Extensive understanding of Radioactive Substance Regulations (RSR) environmental permits. Management and delivery of nuclear site or non-nuclear RSR environmental permit applications, variations, transfers and surrenders would be advantageous. 
  • Understanding of the Nuclear Justification Process (Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation Regulations 2004). Demonstratable track record in developing or reviewing nuclear justification documents for nuclear new build would be advantageous. 
  • Experience in undertaking environmental related work for Geological Disposal Facilities (UK GDF or international projects). 
  • Understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment for Decommissioning Regulations (EIADR). Experience in preparing or reviewing Scoping Reports and/or Environmental Statements for nuclear decommissioning would be advantageous. 

Desirable 

  • Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems and their applicability to environmental permitting compliance. 
  • Extensive knowledge of UK and European environmental legislation, particularly the Environmental Permitting Regulations, Industrial Emissions Directive, together with other relevant legislation and guidance. 
  • Demonstrable history of engagement with regulators (including the ONR, EA/NRW/SEPA, DESNZ, Defra and/or defence regulators e.g. DNSR). 
  • Demonstrable experience in the management and delivery of Installation, Medium Combustion Plant, or water discharge and trade effluent environmental Permit applications, variations, transfers and surrenders. 
  • Understanding and experience relating to Development Consent Order activities. 
  • Delivery of work in wider capabilities such as sustainability, carbon, Life-Cycle Carbon Assessments (LCA) and climate resilience. 

The responsibilities you will undertake during this role are: 

  • Acting as a technical leader and subject matter specialist within the Group and wider business, specialising within the nuclear domain as an environmental specialist. 
  • Managing business development activities with both the existing client base and to secure new clients. 
  • Delivery of complex projects (e.g. technically complex; or multi-disciplinary; or high value; or high risk; or long duration etc.) to ensure that they are delivered on time, in line with the agreed scope, to the desired quality standard and within budget. 
  • Undertaking technical verification reviews and approval of deliverables, ensuring quality, technical accuracy and effective communication of outputs for our Clients. 
  • Coaching and mentoring junior staff to support their career development. 
  • Staying current on changes in regulations and permitting requirements to ensure compliance for our clients. 

Candidates will undergo pre-employment screening and satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting. 

Benefits 

We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises: 

  • Competitive salary with yearly reviews 
  • 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.?? 
  • A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.?? 
  • Happy to talk flexible working 
  • Enhanced parental benefits 
  • Company pension scheme 
  • Targeted professional development 
  • Life assurance 
  • Private healthcare membership 
  • Bonus scheme linked into company performance 
  • Paid membership fees to a professional institution 
  • Support in attaining professional membership 
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • Season rail ticket loan 
  • And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements 

Electrical Layout Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in the nuclear energy industry to recruit a Electrical Layout Engineer for its Bristol site. The essential Electrical Layout Engineer role comes with a salary up to £65,000, hybrid working and private health care. If you’re a Layout Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that works across critical UK and international nuclear projects, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As the Electrical Layout Engineer you will:  
  • Assessment of the layout engineering data for the building including process and instrumentation, equipment, cable and electrical information. Ensuring analysis and verification of the technical scope.
  • Implement layout engineering to improve and/or modify the design where needed to input various electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Work with the wider team to assess the routing of piping, cable trays and HVAC ducts within the 3D Model.
  • Produce technical documents such as status reports, introduction notes, design procedures and change analyses
  • Coordinate with other relevant teams for the layout activities, sharing layout drawings and plans
  • Where possible look to anticipate and adapt to changing needs of the project, keeping all parties updated and on track with progress and modifications.
  • Any other duties as required
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Engineering Degree relevant to role
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas of engineering: Electrical Layout, Electrical, HVAC, mechanical, safety etc.
  • Nuclear experience is highly desirable in particular projects involving PWR.
  • Previous experience working with 3D design software (e.g. Navisworks, AutoCAD, PDMS and/or E3D)
    Personal skills The Electrical Layout Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Knowledge of Electrical and general layout requirements for heavy industrial projects
  • Confident in challenging ideas and designs for effective solutions to meet the requirements for all levels of stakeholders
  • Able to thrive in a technically challenging role in a dynamic environment
    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Layout Engineer role  
  • A salary of £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience and seniority.
  • Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office
  • An opportunity to travel internationally to European offices
  • Private Health care
 

BIM Coordinator

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Title: BIM Coordinator Reports to: Engineering Manager Job Family: Sellafield Contract: Technical Services Direct Reports:   CAD & BIM Technicians Collaborates with: IT team BIM / Digital team Construction teams Client BIM and Digital Functions All supply chain engineering functions  
  1. Purpose of the Role
To manage BIM and digital systems and activities to ensure they are completed in line with the agreed scope and programme with the following key objectives.
    1. Compliance with BS EN 19650.
    2. Compliance with Client BIM and digital requirements.
    3. Alignment of systems, procedures and applications to support efficiency, safety, quality and collaboration across partners, client, asset owners and stakeholders
 
  1. Guiding Principles
INTEGRITY
  • Take pride in your work and that of your team members
  • Understand and support others in the achievement of their own goals.
  • Encourage a fair culture; empowering and supporting your team or team members to initiate improvements to services by sharing information, questioning constructively, providing honest and open feedback.
  • Listen carefully to others – showing that you respect and value their input.
ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Look for ways to maximise the value of working together by building support, providing focus and given direction to deliver joint outcomes.
  • Take accountability for your work and own development needs.
  • Challenge and confront sub-standard performance and recognise good performance.
INNOVATION
  • Design, innovate and influence solutions to best address inefficiencies.
  • Promote and drive continuous improvement
  • Balance risk when considering innovative thinking and future possibilities.
  • Seek to learn from team members for the benefit of your own self-development.
DELIVER
  • Take personal responsibility for delivering services.
  • Be willing to go the extra mile for your customers.
  • Pursue a “can-do” attitude in all the work you can deliver.
  • Learn from and share experiences to ensure improved delivery.
  • Be visible and accessible to all your team/service members.
  • Work together with colleagues and customers and take the time to build effective and rational working relationships.
  • Support others in working together; help each other to develop common focus.
  • Work well and appreciate people who have different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.
  • Customers are both our clients and team members – recognise different perspectives and goals in order to maximise achievement for all parties.
SUSTAINABILITY
  • Work safely to maintain the health of both yourself and others.
  • Communicate relevant information regularly and effectively.
  • Take the time to build effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, colleagues and partners.
  • Embrace change to ensure our business is sustainable
 
  1. Role Accountabilities
    1. Acceptance and implementation of BIM Execution Plans and associated tools
    2. Establish and manage the contract CDE and information systems
    3. Task Team compliance with delivering information in accordance with BS EN 19650 and the MIDP
    4. Ensuring effective communication between Client, lead supplier and task teams
    5. Develop, implement and manage digital applications in accordance with BEP
    6. Training and assisting staff and others in BIM, digital tools and suing systems correctly for overall contract efficiency and quality
    7. Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, solibri and related products would be advantageous.
    8. Lead clash detection, spatial coordination, and issue resolution.
 
  1. Additional Duties
    1. Any other duties consistent with your status and seniority, as necessary to meet the needs of the Business of the Company.
    2. As and when required the BIM Coordinator may be expected to:
      1. Develop and gain consensus of the Project Standards, Methods and procedures (SMP)
      2. Assess the task teams capability to produce compliant information
      3. Ensure the availability of the Common Data Environment to all task teams
      4. Ensure the Project Information Model is produced in accordance with the Project SMP
  2. Key HSQE Responsibilities
    1. Please see separate individual responsibilities for Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) matters attached.
  3. Required SQEP and Project knowledge
    1. Must hold an engineering degree in the relevant technical discipline, approved by the Head of Technical Services. BIM Qualification is desirable
    2. Working knowledge of BS EN ISO 19650 and its implementation
    3. Understanding of infrastructure design and construction processes
    4. Working knowledge of core 3D and 2D CAD applications and standards for project models including technical structure of drawings and components suitable for interfacing with other applications
    5. Working knowledge of multiple CDE and information systems
    6. Understanding of construction methods and outputs
  4. Authority Limits
    1. As per HOCHTIEF company policy
    2. Approval and signature of proposals, certificates and design deliverables within the engineering function
  5. Signatures
## Job Family Lead ##:   Signature:   Date Signed:   ## Job Holder ##   Signature:   Date Signed:   Date of Next review: ## 1 year ## PERSON SPECIFICATION Planning Engineer To be used for recruitment purposes and to analyse training for existing employees     Essential Desirable Relevant Experience Min 3 years experience of construction projects   Education and Training Degree in civil engineering or acceptable equivalent Current CSCS BIM Qualification including BS EN ISO 19650 Knowledge Demonstrate understanding of construction methods and outputs. Competent use of industry CAD, BIM and other infrastructure software. Understanding of Sellafield specific BIM and digital procedures and applications.   Project 13 principles Get IT Right initiative Skills and Abilities Use of AutoDesk and other applications Use of Syncro and digital applications Use of Microsoft applications to support engineering function and design reporting / communication PowerBI and other applications Appearance       Personal Circumstances   Able to work in the nominated contract offices min 4 days per week     Training Required from IMS     Essential Desirable Project IMS     Safety     Environment     Quality     Commercial     Finance and Accounting     HR     IT    
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Operations Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Water Treatment Engineer in the Basingstoke area. This role will be supporting at customer sites in the maintenance and servicing of the on-site water treatment systems, carrying out key account management duties as well as hands-on testing on the water systems themselves. The customer focussed Water Treatment Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £35,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime and commission available. If you’re an experienced Water Treatment Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is an industry leader within the UK water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible for providing on-site preventative maintenance, after sales support and commercial support to key customers in the water treatment industry. This will include:  
  • Carrying out servicing, chemical treatment analysis and system monitoring on existing customer contracts and equipment.
  • Providing Legionella checks and control, ensuring customer compliance with ACOP L8.
  • Developing good working relationships with customers, providing recommendations for on-site operations and equipment.
  • Supporting with new accounts, initiating new water treatment programmes and commissioning new dosing and controls equipment where needed.
  • Carrying out on-site risk assessments and customer reports for customer reviews.
  • Continually building on customer relationships, assessing opportunities to potentially sell parts, consumables, plant upgrades and refurbishment work, working with the appropriate sales team.
  • Feedback to customers on future product development, features and functions and show how they will add value to their business.
  • Other duties as required.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A HNC or equivalent in a Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Chemistry related subject.
  • A full UK driving licence is essential.
  • Previous knowledge and experience working in the chemical water treatment sector e.g cooling tower management, boiler optimisation.
This role would also suit a recent graduate with an interest in working within the water treatment sector.       Personal skills The Water Treatment Engineer role would suit someone who is:
  • Passionate about working closely with customers and providing a first-class service every time.
  • Able to handle challenging conversations with customers, working to find a prompt resolution.
  • Strong communication skills both with internal and external teams.
    Salary and benefits of the Water Treatment Engineer role  
  • Basic Salary of up to £35,000 DOE
  • Company Vehicle + Fuel Card for business use
  • 25 Days holiday (plus your birthday off)
  • Comprehensive pension scheme
   

Blasting Assistant - Sheffield

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Sheffield. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of £32,100 with an expected OTE of £40,000. This role will be based in their Sheffield team, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you’re have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:
  • Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK’s power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK.
  • You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework.
  • You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends.
  • The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering.
    Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Experience of working in a “hands-on” position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary.
  • A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
  • Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications.
  • A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week.
  • A pro-active and can-do attitude.
  • Happy to travel across the UK.
    Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role
  • Basic salary of up to £32,000, OTE £40,000
  • Generous holiday package – 25 Days
  • Paid Travel and Expenses.
  • Structured development and progression opportunity.