Gemma Nixon

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 Portsmouth. 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 out of their main offices in Portsmouth, 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.

 

Astute’s Team are partnered with a market leader in hazardous waste management services across the UK, to recruit a Technical Waste Assessor / Technical Specialist to support the wider business from their Essington site. We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of waste assessment, classification, and compliance to provide expert support across the business units. The role is critical in ensuring waste streams are assessed, routed, and managed in a compliant, safe, and commercially effective manner. If you have experience working within the hazardous waste sector within a technical assessor, chemist or site support role, have an understanding of chemical interactions and are looking for a new opportunity, please submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Assessor position: Reporting to the Technical Manager (Essington), you will: Key Responsibilities:

• Technically assess waste enquiries to accurately characterise, classify, and confirm compliance with permits and legislation.
• Proactively support and promote a generative safety culture, contributing to a safe and compliant working environment.
• Identify and assign cost-effective treatment and processing routes, both in-house and via approved third-party facilities.
• Scope and assess materials for the safe carriage of waste on internal and external vehicles.
• Provide technical advice, guidance, and support to sites, commercial teams, and external customers.
• Support the production and review of RAMS for Industrial Services activities across the business and on customer sites.
• Ensure all activities are undertaken in accordance with company policies, procedures, and current legislation.
• Produce technical reports and documentation as required.
• Maintain continuous professional development to ensure ongoing competence in the role.
• Support the wider technical function across other business units as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Technical Manager.

  Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with:

• HNC or degree level qualification in Chemistry (or a suitable equivalent).
• Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) qualification would be advantageous
• IOSH qualification.
• A strong commitment to maintaining technical competence and professional standards.

  Knowledge, skills and experience: The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Working knowledge of the waste management industry.
• Good understanding of waste operations, including Industrial Services.
• Ability to interpret analytical data, permits, and legislation accurately.
• Experience using waste management software systems.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage their own workload effectively.
• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

  Salary and benefits of the Technical Assessor role:

• Salary up to £35,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Competitive Package

WHAT WE ARE ABOUT Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services. With 14,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome’s expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%) In the UK we are currently over 300 strong and our plans are to grow to 400-500 by 2025 through the development our UK nuclear service offerings. HOW TO DEFINE YOUR PURPOSE Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking to recruit a Head of Project Management.   Reporting to the Head of PMO, the Head of PM will be primarily responsible for effectively managing the Project Management organisation to ensure the business needs are satisfied in relation to project delivery across the BLs. In particular, you will ensure that the Project Management capacitiy and capabilitiy are sufficiently developed and matured to deliver value to our customers and mitigate business risks for Framatome Ltd. The core operational areas of the business are new build projects, engineering projects and existing fleet services. Our business is delivered through projects and as such is requiring a very strong Project Management and culture. As part of our growth, we have reinforced this aspect of the business creating a PMO organisation encompassing:

• The line management of senior PMs and PMs;
• The line management of the Project Control team (incl. cost, schedule, risks, document management).
• The ownership of the Project related processes and reporting (for both management and control of projects) and associated tools/systems.
• The governance and assurance supporting the delivery of projects to the Operational Business Lines (BL).
• The implementation of tools and data supporting the overall resource planning of the business (between resource needs and business needs).

As such the Head of PM will be a senior driver to develop a strong and integrated project management culture across Framatome Ltd in the UK. The Head of PM will work closely:

• With the Head of PMO and Heads of BL to identify and allocate PMs to the projects related to their respective portfolio and adapt the PM resources to the needs of the business.
• With the Head of PMO to develop the integrated Project Management practices within the company.
• With QHSE team to ensure the Project processes are documented, implemented and records are maintained according to our IMS and other Project Management requirements.
• With resource managers to identify future technical and supporting resourcing requirements to allow adequate time for competence development.

    Your responsibilities The Head of PM will directly:

• Manage the project management team and ensure adequate resources and training is provided to deliver our projects and mitigate the risks for the company.
• Provide input to HR team regarding Project resource needs based on their assessment of up-coming projects and contracts.
• Coordinate with Sales team to support winning proposals to our customers leveraging our strong Project Management culture.
• Organise the project review processes enabling the COO and Head of BL to assess the project performances (individually and at portfolio level).
• Develop and follow-up implementation of action plans in relation to project management processes, tools and systems.
• Provide the business with the assurance and governance that projects are managed according to the set standards for the business in relation to their complexity and risk for the business.
• Support the COO and BL management in making decisions related to the projects needs based on their current performance to ensure future objectives are realised
• Act as a point of escalation for customer queries on project related matters in support to Head of BL

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Required Attributes:  

• Experience in highly regulated industries. Experience of Nuclear industry is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing complex projects and/or programs and/or project portfolios from a delivery perspective (vast experience)
• Management of PM teams and experience of planning resources, workload management. (Vast experience)
• Strong knowledge and experience of implementing of project processes, systems, and tools and understanding of finance, budget, and project accounting. Project management Certification (PMQ, working toward PPQ or equivalent)
• Knowledge of relevant ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001,19443) and working knowledge of IMS systems
• Technical knowledge of some area of the business (engineering, manufacturing, supply of equipment, site management)
• Have very good understanding of finance, budget, and cost management
• A comprehensive understanding of the health, safety and environmental requirements of managing project (incl. CDM regulation)
• Experience and understanding of commercial and contract management (incl. NEC, FIDIC, ad hoc, etc.)
• Working experience with ERP (SAP preferrable)
• Autonomous

Desired Attributes:  

• Passionate in developing and mentoring people
• Understanding of the key attributes of nuclear safety culture
• Understanding of the client side of Project Management
• Member of an appropriate professional body or working towards (CIOB, APM, PMI etc.)
• General understanding of main codes and standards used in the nuclear industry and their respective areas (e.g. ASME, RCC, ISO 3834, ISO 1090, etc.)
• Understanding of performance management techniques (LEAN, Six Sigma)
• IOSH / NEBOSH safety certificate (highly desirable)
• CSCS Managers and Professionals Test
• Ability to oversight tenders and provides price estimates

Desired Personal Characteristics:  

• Confident manner, good presentation skills
• Determination - not easily discouraged or put off
• Passion, enthusiasm and charisma.
• Innovative – prepared to see beyond how it has been done before
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity
• Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges
• Assertive – gets things done when they need to be

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.   We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix. Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.  

Industrial Services Manager

Hazardous Waste / Industrial Services

Paisley

£35,000 – 40,000 + Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an experienced on-site Industrial Services Manager to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for an Industrial Services Manager to join their established team at their facility in Paisley, to support their hazardous waste treatment operations and industrial cleaning services to a number of clients across the north. This will be managing the daily running of its industrial service teams both on-site and off-site.

 

The Role

Working as the Industrial Services Manager, you will be responsible for delivering ongoing performance of the industrial service operations, including:

• Daily management of the industrial services team, ensuring all work is completed in line with customer requirements., contract agreements and business processes.
• Managing the safe, compliant and commercially sound day to day running of a busy industrial services team, driving operations in line with regulations, permits and operating licenses.
• Managing performance and growth in line with company targets, ensuring customer service excellence is always achieved.
• Monitoring resource plans against predicted workloads, projects and commercial requirements. Ensuring the team achieves against business plans and budgets.
• Continued development of the industrial services operations, building growth strategies in line with sales activity and projected work.
• Market knowledge on competitor developments in relation to technologies, projects, equipment and trends.
• Hands-on involvement where required to support the jetting team and services team both at Paisley and across 3rd party sites.
• Ensuring all assets (equipment, vehicles and plant) is maintained and operating effectively, working with maintenance teams or reporting issues where necessary.  
• Any other duties as required.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates must have previous operations management experience working within the Industrial Services or Hazardous Waste industry, with strong knowledge of the Industrial Services sector.

Candidates should have demonstrable success developing industrial service solutions and have an in-depth understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance, ideally holding an IOSH or NEBOSH certification.

Candidates will ideally be UHPWJ / HPWJ certified or have a good understanding of high-pressure water jetting services.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have a flexible attitude to work.

 

What’s on offer

• Basic Salary up to £40,000
• Competitive package
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

 

To Apply

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

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Service Engineer in the Romford 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 Service Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £30,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime. If you’re a Service 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 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.
• 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.

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• 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.

    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 £30,000 DOE
• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card for business use
• 25 Days holiday (plus your birthday off)
• Comprehensive pension scheme

   

Description of the expected service Title: Civil engineering design activities N756 Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC Levels 3 & 4 Context: As part of the replication strategy and according to the engineering sequence, the aim of the activity is to finalize the detailed design on the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC project. Main Activities: • Production of documents relating to input data, justifications and substantiation for steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment • Support coordination with internal and external stakeholders including client, designers, and contractors throughout the design phase. • Review and acceptance of documents produced by detailed designer for steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment. • Production of final documents (design & construction) to the clients and support the technical discussions. Key Relationships • EPR-E civil teams CLC and CLB • Members of the SZC civil program team • SZC Client organization • SZC Stakeholders Location EPR-E UK offices in Aztec West (Bristol) for a minimum of 3 days per week with the option for 2 days a week working from home. Skill level required Engineer Level 3 & Level 4 Technical Field Civil engineering structures and soil geotechnics study Delivery location UK Bristol Additional information Travel: ? Yes ? No Teleworking: ? Yes ? No* *at least 3 days a week in the office Required technical skills (consistent with the criteria for technical admissibility of tenders) Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC– Levels 3 & 4 Qualifications and experience: • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in civil engineering • Civil engineering design office experience (variable depending on the level of the service required) • Experience in the nuclear sector would be advantageous. Knowledge and technical skills: Essential: • Knowledge and understanding of the Codes & Standards on CW • Knowledge of the Steel • Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Safety regulations. Desirable: • Knowledge of the UK Projects civil engineering design sequence and/or experience on HPC project would be advantageous. Preferred starting date Service  Skill level  Start date  Duration agreed (months)  Duration optional (months)    Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC – Coordination  Engineer 4 – CW Engineer  15/09/2024  15  6    Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC  Engineers 3 – CW Engineer  15/09/2024  15  6   Estimated duration of the service As above Required software skills   Microsoft Word/Excel. Good knowledge of PDMS (or any 3D design software, consultation), TEKLA and/or Navisworks software (consultation).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Job Title: Head of Projects Reports to: Managing Director Job Family: Senior Management Direct Reports:  

• Major Projects Commercial Director.
• Individual Project Directors and Managers

Collaborates with:    

• HOCHTIEF employees

• Clients
• Joint Venture Partners
• Design Consultants
• Major Subcontract Partners
• Company Executive
• Strategic Board members
• Major Projects Team

      1.         PURPOSE OF THE ROLE  

1. 1. Responsible for setting a delivery strategy from Business Development through to successful delivery of Projects.

 

1. 1. To be ultimately accountable for the successful delivery of Projects.

 

1. 1. To build and display outstanding leadership to integrated Project delivery teams, whilst maintaining close working collaborative working relationships with Clients.

2.         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

  3.         ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES 3.1        To be responsible for the safe design and construction of the works. To ensure that everyone goes home safe and healthy every day. 3.2        To plan & manage the overhead cost and resources of both bid and construction teams to achieve agreed business targets. 3.3        To deliver projects to Budget, Programme & Quality requirements in compliance with the Client’s Requirements 3.4        To represent the best interests of HOCHTIEF in accordance with the companies policies and values. 3.5        To lead the Projects team, displaying exemplary behaviours in line with HOCHTIEF’S visions and values 3.6        To select, recruit and create high performing teams, operating in the optimum environment to enable the growth and development of a mature, talented and fulfilled project team. 4.         ADDITIONAL DUTIES 4.1        To act on behalf of and as the representative of the HOCHTIEF company as and when required. 5.         KEY SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1        Please see separate individual responsibilities for Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) matters attached. 6.         REQUIRED PROJECT KNOWLEDGE 6.1        To be a degree qualified Civil Engineer preferably with Membership of a Chartered Institution     6.2       To be able to demonstrate at least 20 years of experience managing complex rail and infrastructure projects. 6.3        To demonstrate successful delivery of appropriate Projects within the UK Construction market     7.         AUTHORITY LIMITS 7.1        The Major Project Director is responsible for the approval of expenditure to a limit as specified by the Executive Board for each individual Major Project. 7.2        The Major Project Director is responsible for the approval and sign off of timesheets and commercial orders and invoice payments related to Major Projects within the designated limits set by the executive Board for selective projects.     SIGNATURES

Overview To identify, secure and deliver radioactive waste projects for nuclear and industrial clients using professional scientific, engineering and project management principles. We Offer:  

• Up to £50K (dependant on experience) 
• Bonus 
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays 
• Pension  
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre) 

The Person

• Technical Project Management experience
• Qualified to degree level in a relevant Science or Engineering Discipline is essential.
• Experience and knowledge gained in a technical environment working for clients in regulated industries.
• Working towards or holding one or more professional accreditations in Science, Engineering, Project Management or Radiation Protection is desirable (e.g., CChem, CEng, APMP, RWA.)
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail and ability to question
• Good interpersonal skills

The Role: Project Management  

• Management of small and medium value projects and tasks (typically <£150k/yr per project) as directed by the Head of Service Delivery / Head of Projects
• The role will involve full Project Management responsibility, cradle to grave.
• Working with the Business Development and Commercial Team and senior project managers to develop a full understanding of customer requirements.
• Establish projects in line with Tradebe Inutec’s internal management systems and procedures
• Carry out costings and establish projects in line with Tradebe Inutec’s internal management systems and procedures
• Work with line managers to secure & develop resources required to deliver tasks
• Utilise appropriate tools and software to forecast, control and report on project progress
• Ensure the relevant project risks are identified and managed / mitigated as appropriate
• Support operational management through project financial planning & reporting, resourcing, and attention to financial KPIs.

Technical Management

• Responsible for providing technical leadership, advice, and guidance to customers and the Tradebe business on radioactive waste throughout the waste lifecycle, with specialist knowledge in one or more areas of radioactive waste management
• To be a primary contact and build up strong working relationships with technical contacts at nuclear, industrial, waste recycling and disposal sites
• Writing inventory reviews, and Conventional & Radiological Risk assessments

Business Development •     Working with Tradebe sales, commercial and operational teams to develop plans, bids, and solutions to meet customer needs Safety, Health, Environment and Quality •     Identify, implement, and comply with applicable safety, environmental, quality, company procedures / policy, legislative and regulatory requirements