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Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant based in Adamow, Poland.
The Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from €500.00 to €550.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:• Lead and coordinate all mechanical commissioning activities associated with the CCGT power plant, ensuring safe, efficient and timely delivery in line with the overall commissioning programme and key project milestones.
• Develop, review and execute detailed mechanical commissioning plans, procedures and system turnover strategies, ensuring activities are correctly sequenced and aligned with the wider project commissioning schedule.
• Lead the pre-commissioning and commissioning of major mechanical plant and systems, including gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, steam and condensate systems, feedwater systems, cooling water systems, fuel gas systems and associated Balance of Plant equipment.
• Take ownership of mechanical system readiness, ensuring construction completion, mechanical completion, punch list close-out and system handover activities are effectively managed prior to commissioning.
• Coordinate mechanical commissioning interfaces across process, electrical, C&I and DCS systems, working closely with discipline leads to ensure systems and plant are available in accordance with the commissioning sequence.
• Lead commissioning activities including flushing, blowing, chemical cleaning, pressure testing, leak testing, equipment alignment, lubrication, rotation checks and functional testing of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Manage and coordinate OEMs, subcontractors and specialist vendors during commissioning activities, ensuring works are completed safely and in accordance with project specifications, commissioning procedures and agreed schedules.
• Provide technical leadership during the commissioning of rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, fans, gas turbines, steam turbines and associated auxiliary systems.
• Drive fault finding, troubleshooting and root cause analysis across mechanical systems, coordinating corrective actions and ensuring defects are resolved without impacting key commissioning milestones.
• Review and approve mechanical commissioning documentation, including commissioning procedures, ITPs, test packs, system dossiers, vendor documentation, punch lists and redline drawings, ensuring full traceability and readiness for handover.
• Ensure strict compliance with Permit-to-Work, LOTO and project HSE procedures throughout all mechanical commissioning activities, promoting a strong safety culture across the commissioning team.
• Monitor commissioning progress against the project schedule, identifying potential delays, resource constraints and system interface issues, and implementing recovery plans where required.
• Support major project milestones including first fire, steam blows, steam turbine roll, synchronisation, load testing, reliability runs and performance testing through to successful plant handover.
• Lead and mentor Mechanical Commissioning Engineers and Technicians, allocating resources and coordinating daily activities to ensure commissioning priorities and project milestones are achieved.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Commissioning Manager and senior project stakeholders, clearly communicating mechanical system status, risks, constraints, outstanding works and commissioning priorities.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer position:Astute's Strategic Growth Team is partnering with an established renewable energy developer specialising in anaerobic digestion and biomethane-to-grid facilities to recruit an Operations Manager for its new-build biomethane plant in Avonmouth, Bristol.
This permanent, site-based role offers a salary of £70,000 to £90,000 plus a discretionary performance bonus, private medical insurance and a 4% employer pension contribution.
If you're an experienced Operations Manager with a background in process plant operations, renewable energy, anaerobic digestion or gas processing, and want the opportunity to build and lead the operational function of a major new-build biomethane facility, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities of the Operations ManagerReporting to the Project Delivery Director, you will:
Lead operational readiness throughout construction and commissioning, providing input into detailed design reviews, safety studies, operating procedures and plant handover.
Establish and lead the operational management team, developing operating procedures, maintenance strategies, performance monitoring systems and operational budgets.
Manage external Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contractors, ensuring contractual compliance, operational performance, plant availability and delivery against agreed KPIs.
Oversee feedstock logistics, biomethane production and gas-to-grid operations, including consumables, spares, utilities and associated off-take arrangements.
Take full ownership of plant operations following handover, ensuring compliance with environmental permits, COMAH, DSEAR and HSE requirements while supporting the development of future biomethane facilities.
To be considered, you must have:
10+ years' experience in process plant or energy operations, including several years in an Operations Manager or Plant Manager position, ideally across AD/Biogas projects.
Proven experience bringing a new process or energy plant into operation, including operational readiness, commissioning and handover from construction.
Experience managing O&M contractors or outsourced plant operations under performance-based contracts.
Working knowledge of UK environmental permitting, COMAH, DSEAR and HSE requirements within process or energy plant operations.
A degree, HNC/HND in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent operational experience, alongside experience recruiting and leading operational teams.
It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:
Experience in anaerobic digestion, biogas upgrading, biomethane production or gas-to-grid operations, including Green Gas Support Scheme reporting.
NEBOSH, IOSH, CIWM WAMITAB Level 4 or asset management qualifications, alongside experience using computerised maintenance management systems.
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Working pattern: Site-based, with regular UK travel and occasional overnight stays
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol
Benefits: Discretionary performance bonus, full private medical insurance, Bupa Cashplan and 4% employer pension contribution
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Astute's Strategic Growth Team is partnering with an established renewable energy developer specialising in anaerobic digestion and biomethane-to-grid facilities to recruit a Construction Project Manager for its new-build biomethane plant in Avonmouth, Bristol.
This permanent, site-based role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, discretionary performance bonus, private medical insurance and a 4% employer pension contribution. Our client may also consider experienced candidates seeking a Ltd company contract arrangement, subject to agreement and compliance requirements.
If you're an experienced Construction Project Manager with a background in energy, renewables, anaerobic digestion, waste-to-energy or complex process engineering projects, and want the opportunity to lead the construction and commissioning of a major new-build biomethane facility, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities of the Construction Project ManagerReporting to the Project Delivery Director, you will:
Oversee construction and commissioning activities, managing EPC contractors, engineering consultants and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
Manage project commercial activities, including contract administration, contractor payment applications, procurement, variations, claims and contractual compliance.
Monitor construction programmes, project milestones and contractor performance, identifying potential delays, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with approved designs, quality standards and contractual requirements.
Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, environmental permits, COMAH and health and safety requirements, while providing regular project reporting and supporting the delivery of future biomethane facilities.
To be considered, you must have:
10+ years' experience in project management within energy, renewables, biogas, biomethane, waste-to-energy, chemicals or similar complex process industries.
Proven experience managing major construction projects through to successful commissioning, completion and handover.
Strong commercial and contractual experience, including contract administration under NEC, FIDIC or IChemE contracts, payment applications, variations and claims.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, EPC contractors, external consultants and project stakeholders.
A degree in Engineering, Project Management, Energy or a related discipline, alongside a working knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction health and safety requirements.
It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:
Previous experience delivering anaerobic digestion, biomethane, biogas upgrading or other renewable energy process facilities.
Chartered status (CEng, MAPM, PMP or equivalent), alongside additional project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or Lean Six Sigma.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, full-time, with potential for a Ltd company contract arrangement subject to agreement and compliance requirements
Working pattern: Site-based, with regular UK travel and occasional overnight stays
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol
Start date: January 2027
Benefits: Car allowance, discretionary performance bonus, full private medical insurance, Bupa Cashplan and 4% employer pension contribution
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Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for a Senior Tendering Engineer to join an ICP / Main Contractor within the Renewables sector in the UK.
The Senior Tendering Engineer position comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £550.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
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Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for 2x Senior Project Managers to manage all multi-discipline engineering activities and resourses of small to mid level Retrofit refinery projects Billings, or across the Washington State, US.
The Senior Project Manager positions come with a salary from $150,000 to $175,000 plus benefits. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for a Senior Authorised Person to join the Health and Safety Specialist on an Operational Power Plant based in Yorkshire for an initial 3 months contract.
The SAP position comes with a day rate of £500.00 to £550.00 per day outside IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:Act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) / Safety Team Leader (STL) on an operational Energy from Waste (EfW) power plant, ensuring all HV activities are carried out safely and in accordance with site Safety Rules.
Responsible for the safe operation, isolation, switching and restoration of HV electrical systems, including preparation and implementation of switching schedules.
Issue, manage and cancel Safety Documents, including Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test and Limitation of Access, ensuring appropriate isolations and safety precautions are in place.
Ideally hold current or previous HV authorisation up to 132/133kV and 11kV, or similar high-voltage systems, although equivalent operational power-generation experience will be considered.
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to safely plan and execute planned and reactive maintenance, outages and electrical works across the plant.
Ensure full compliance with site Safety Rules, HSE regulations, electrical safety procedures and RAMS, maintaining the highest standards of operational safety.
Utilise Eclipse software or similar operational/safety management systems, alongside a relevant CMMS, to manage isolations, work orders, maintenance activities and plant records.
Provide technical support during fault finding, plant trips and electrical incidents, ensuring safe restoration of plant and equipment while minimising operational downtime.
Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor to recruit a Document Controller to join their fast paced team on a 6 months initial contract basis for their OCGT power plant in Stewartby, Bedfordshire.
The Administrator comes with a day rate from £220.00 to £240.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:Act as the primary Document Controller, managing the full lifecycle of project documentation within the ProjectWise system, ensuring accurate storage, version control, and easy retrieval
Maintain and administer Health & Safety (H&S) files, ensuring all documentation is compliant, current, and aligned with internal procedures and industry standards
Control document workflows including naming conventions, versioning, approvals, and distribution, maintaining document integrity at all times
Liaise with project teams, engineers, contractors, and external stakeholders to collect, issue, track, and update required project and H&S documentation
Ensure critical H&S documentation (RAMS, permits, certifications, training records, inspection reports, etc.) is complete, correctly filed, and audit-ready
Maintain accurate document registers and trackers, providing regular updates and status reports to the project team
Perform quality checks on incoming and outgoing documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance prior to submission or approval
Support internal audits, client audits, and project reviews by collating, preparing, and presenting required documentation
Maintain strict confidentiality and data security across all project and H&S records in line with company policies
Provide general administrative support to the project team as required, including meeting coordination, data entry, and ad-hoc project administration
Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineering Department Head to lead the engineering team within the food and beverage sector.
The Mechanical Engineering Department Head position come with a salary from $150,000 to $170,000 plus benefits. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: