Greg Storey

Astute's Power Division are partnering with a leader EPC Contractor in the UK Power sector, and are currently recruiting for a C&I Commissioning Engineer to join their fast paced team on their Combined Cycle Synchronised condenser based in Pembroke on a 3 months initial contract. The C&I Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £550.00 per day outside of IR35. Key Skills and responsibilities for the C&I Commissioning Engineer position:

• Hands-on execution and management of I&C commissioning activities for a gas power project in UK, until successful handover to the customer. The scope of activities will be:
• Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and instruments such as motorized and pneumatic valves, instruments, transmitters, loop checks, etc.
• Carrying out testing on instrumentation against the whole loop (DCS to field), as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Carrying out calibration or verification of the calibration using HART communicator, current/voltage generator etc.
• Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
• Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Preparation and update of the commissioning procedures to be conducted on site.
• Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel.
• Report to the Lead Electrical Engineer, the Commissioning Manager, and the Head of Commissioning where necessary
• At least 2-5 years working experience in power stations Electrical and I&C Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience.
• HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic engineering
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  Location, remuneration and timeframe of the C&I Commissioning Engineer position:

• Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
• 3 months contract
• £500.00 to £550.00 per day outside IR35
• Start date - June 2026

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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 3x C&I Commissioning Technician to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire. The C&I Commissioning Technician come with a day rate of £450.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Carry out Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility.
• Perform loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation.
• Assist with commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant.
• Ideally have Valmet DCS experience on a power generation project.
• Follow and implement commissioning procedures, method statements, and test documentation in line with OEM and EPC requirements.
• Support functional testing during cold commissioning, verifying interlocks, alarms, permissives, and cause & effect functionality.
• Participate in hot commissioning activities including first fire, steam blows, turbine rolling, and grid synchronisation from a C&I perspective.
• Identify and assist in troubleshooting control system faults, signal issues, communication errors, and instrumentation performance during commissioning.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and process commissioning teams to support safe and coordinated system energisation.
• Adhere to site safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and commissioning risk assessments during all testing phases.
• Support performance testing, emissions monitoring validation, and completion of commissioning documentation for handover to operations.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the C&I Commissioning Technician positions:

• Chester, Cheshire
• £450.00 per day outside IR35
• Immediate start date
• 5 months

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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitters mate to join the EPC Contractor on the new build OCGT plant based in Lincolnshire on a 4 months contract.

The Mechanical Fitters mate position comes with a flat hourly rate from £20.00 to £24.00 CIS. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Assist Mechanical Fitters and Platers with the completion of mechanical and structural punch list items, ensuring works are carried out safely and efficiently.

• Prepare tools, equipment, materials and work areas to support mechanical installation, maintenance and repair activities.

• Support the assembly, installation and removal of mechanical components, steelwork, supports and associated plant equipment under supervision.

• Carry out general labouring duties, housekeeping and site cleanliness activities to maintain a safe and organised working environment.

• Assist with the movement, positioning and handling of materials, equipment and components in accordance with site procedures and lifting plans.

• Work collaboratively with mechanical and construction teams to support outage, maintenance and new-build project activities while adhering to all site HSE requirements.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Mechanical Fitters mate position:

• Lincolnshire.
• £20.00 to £24.00 per hour CIS
• Immediate start date
• 4 months

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Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for 2 Mechanical Supervisors to oversee 2 25MW Solar farms in Torino and Ancona, Italy for a large-scale global EPC Contractor. The duration of the contracts is 5 months with a possible extension if work is not completed on time.

The Mechanical Supervisor positions come with a day rate from €400.00 to €500.00 per day. The role can either be via the EOR or AOR route. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Oversee and supervise the full mechanical scope of works across two 25MW solar PV projects located in Ancona and Torino, Italy.

• Act as the primary mechanical representative for the EPC contractor on site, ensuring works are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of works.

• Monitor installation quality of mechanical components, including mounting structures, racking systems, and associated plant equipment.

• Ensure all mechanical activities comply with project drawings, technical standards, and contractual requirements.

• Implement and maintain site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in line with company and client policies.

• Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews, identifying and resolving any mechanical issues or risks.

• Coordinate closely with electrical, civil, and project management teams to ensure seamless integration of all disciplines.

• Maintain accurate site documentation, including method statements, risk assessments, inspection records, and progress reports.

• Support commissioning and handover phases by ensuring mechanical installations are completed, tested, and signed off to required standards.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Mechanical Supervisor positions:

 

• Torino & Ancona
• €400.00 to €500.00 per day
• Start date - February 2026
• 5 months initially 
• AOR or EOR

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Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Planning Manager to join the Main Contractor on the installation of over 400 overhead lines routes from Fort Augustus to the Isle of Skye. This is a contract position for 6 months Inside IR35.

The Planning Manager position come with a day rate from £650.00 to £700.00 inside IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Lead the planning and programming of works for 448 overhead line routes, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality standards.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.

• Coordinate planning activities across civils, engineering, and installation teams involved in pylon foundations and line erection.

• Work closely with design teams to integrate technical outputs into construction programmes.

• Manage interfaces between civils works (foundations, access roads, crane pads) and overhead line installation teams.

• Identify and mitigate programme risks, delays, and dependencies, providing regular updates to senior management.

• Produce and maintain baseline, short-term lookahead, and recovery plans as required.

• Support contract management through progress reporting, critical path analysis, and earned value tracking.

• Liaise with stakeholders including contractors, land agents, utilities, and local authorities on planning matters.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements within all planning activities.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Planning Manager position:

• Fort Augustus
• Immediate start
• £650.00 to £700.00 per day (Inside IR35)
• 6 months (strong possibility for an extension)

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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for an Electrical Commissioning Technician to join the commissioning team for their OCGT plant based Stewartby, Bedfordshire on an initial 4 months contract basis.

The Electrical Commissioning Technician position come with a day rate from £400.00 to £475.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
• Assist the commissioning engineers in carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Preparation of the site for the electrical team to plan ahead for site works.
• Report to the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer for this project.
• At least 7 years working experience in power stations Electrical (MV/LV and I&C) Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance as an Electrical Technician.
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Electrical Commissioning Technician position:

• Stewartby, Bedfordshire
• £400.00 to £475.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 4 months

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Project Site Manager Start date - February 2023 Day Rate - £600.00 to £650.00 Duration - 24 months Location - Ayrshire The Role We are currently recruiting for a Project Site Manager to over the build of a 200MW Wind Farm based in Ayrshire. The Project Site Manager will be leading the end Client team for this project, overseeing all site activities from cradle to grave. Role Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads the full project teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Has overall responsibility for ensuring Company HSEQ Management Systems are maintained, reviewed and implemented on site and that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable.
• Manages the every day Construction of the project.
• Contributes experience of putting into effect standardised methods in order to identify complex problems
• Develops guidelines and requirements
• Ensures that project is built on time and within budget.
• Collaborates within site and project team organisation and specialist departments
• Documents and traces non-conformities, deviations and claims
• Schedules final erection inspections
• Provides overall assurance that actions arising from HSEQ inspections and audits are completed, closed and effective
• Co-operates and exchanges experience with colleagues responsible for products and other project teams and departments
• Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Establishes lessons learned for current and future projects
• Acts as point of contact for contractor's management
• Establishes and monitors key milestones
• Work closely with the EPC team on site.
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Is aware of the HSE requirements relevant to their role, and implements and complies with them

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree or HNC/HND in building engineering, civil engineering or construction related subject or alternatively experience working in the Wind Sector / construction industry.
• Vast experience with overseeing the build and delivery of large-scale Wind Farms in the UK.
• Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) (desirable)
• Several years‘ experience 
• Experienced in the co-ordination of contracts and contract management
• Experienced as a leader in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements
• Must have Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent
• Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity then please contact Greg Storey on [email protected] or on 02392 222 966

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a HSE Advisor on a 4 month contract basis for its OCGT plant based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire

 

The HSE Advisor position comes with a day rate of £350.00 to £400.00 per day. 

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• The ability to establish a rapport with all levels of management and safety representatives if and when required.
• Able to carry out effective investigations, audits, inspections and compile reports and recommendations as appropriate.
• Working closely with the HSE Manager onsite to monitor any findings across the project
• Work through HSE documentation for Sub-contractors across the project.
• PC literate with a good level of spreadsheet knowledge.
• Strong ability to influence others.
• Ability to understand the key issues in complex situations.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritize workload and meet targets.
• NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety Qualification
• Essential for this role if for someone to have vast experience with electrical packages for power stations i.e., overseen electrical scope of works.
• CDM knowledge is an essential requirement for this role. A clear understanding of CDM to be able practically use this knowledge if and when required.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE Advisor role:

 

• Stewartby, Bedfordshire
• £350.00 to £400.00 per day
• Start date - April

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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting 2 Electrical Testers to join a Electrical Main Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Irvine, Scotland on a 5 months contractor under the CIS scheme.

The Electrician positions come with an hourly rate of £24.00 per hour. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Perform electrical testing and commissioning of LV and MV cabling systems associated with Balance of Plant (BoP) infrastructure.

• Conduct insulation resistance testing (IR), continuity checks, polarity tests, and phase rotation verification on power and control cables.

• Interpret single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and cable schedules to verify correct installation.

• Ensure all cable terminations, joints, and connections meet industry standards and project specifications.

• Document test results clearly and accurately in line with QA/QC protocols.

• Coordinate with installation teams, supervisors, and commissioning engineers to troubleshoot faults or non-conformities.

• Verify correct cable routing, glanding, and tagging across BoP systems (e.g., transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and auxiliary equipment).

• Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) and site safety procedures at all times.

• Use appropriate testing tools (megger, multimeter, phase testers, etc.) and ensure they are calibrated and in good condition.

• Support pre-commissioning and energization activities under the direction of the electrical commissioning manager.

• Participate in punch-list activities and resolution of deficiencies.

• Maintain compliance with HSE regulations, electrical standards (e.g., IEC, BS7671), and site-specific quality procedures.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Electrical Tester positions:

• Irvine, Scotland
• £24.00 per hour (CIS)
• Immediate start date
• 5 months

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