Kieran Boyton-Salts

Senior Authorised Person - Renewable Energy Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire/Northamptonshire/North Buckinghamshire/West Essex £50,000 - £60,000 DOE     Introduction Astute are partnered with one of the most reputable sustainable energy businesses in the UK and a pioneer in the sector. The company develop, construct, own and operate their own renewable energy assets and we’re looking for a Senior Authorised Person to carryout operations, construction, commissioning and maintenance works of the high voltage networks on all renewable energy asset types, including ground mount solar PV assets, battery storage and electric vehicle charging solutions                     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Operations you will be responsible for:  

• Routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on high voltage networks
• Writing High Voltage switching schedules and approval of the same
• Carrying out High Voltage switching
• Issuing safety documents in line with the company’s Electrical Safety Rules
• Performing High Voltage preventative maintenance in accordance with the annual maintenance plans and completing professional reports
• Performing High Voltage corrective maintenance as required and completing reports in a timely manner
• Leading on High voltage faults and reporting findings
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High voltage switching schedules and safety documents that are suitable for audit

      Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• 2+ years of SAP-level High Voltage work experience, experience in solar and private networks, must have had authorisation to issue SFT, PTW
• HV senior authorised up to 33kV at a minimum (private network) an experienced 11kv underground DNO Senior Authorised Person will be considered
• Trained to nationally recognised qualifications in HV operational works
• Experience in commissioning HV switchgear, cable testing and construction works
• Working knowledge of G59 and G99 relays
• Experience in on site management of operational staff and contractors
• A full and clean UK driving licence
• IOSH or NEBOSH Qualification/SMSTS would be desirable
• HND in Electrical Engineering

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:  

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Electric Van provided with charge points on site
• Company share scheme
• Private health, pension and all company benefits
• Life insurance
• Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy world

    How to apply? To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.     INDREN  

 

Business Development Manager - Solar Starting salary up to £50,000 + commission     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a Renewables Project Developer to recruit a Solar Business Development Manager for its St Helens office. The Solar Business Development Manager role comes with a starting salary of up to £50,000, commission, a professional membership and CPD opportunities. The candidate must have previous experience within the Solar industry. If you’re a Solar Business Development Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that can offer professional development and a supportive culture, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Origination Manager, you will:

• Utilise leads and landowner/business owner engagement to identify viable project sites.
• Work alongside the Land Team to assess potential sites.
• Provide high-level commercial markers for Landowners and Businesses.
• Work with internal stakeholders on projects requiring special consents
• Work with the Introducers Network and qualify leads working with the Origination and Commercial managers.
• Present to clients and introduce them to the Approved Contractors Framework.

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant degree level qualification
• Strong Sales background
• Previous experience in the Solar Industry

    Personal skills: The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who:

• Has strong interpersonal skills.
• Is process driven.
• Can present to clients and other stakeholders.

    Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role:

• Starting salary up to £50,000
• Commission structure with OTE of £110k
• 1 professional membership
• Full comprehensive package

Electrical Operations & Maintenance Engineer – Solar Cornwall – With Travel £30,000 - £40,000 DOE + Benefits     About the role: Astute are partnered with a renewable energy company that design, build and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the UK. Due to growth, we are looking for an O&M Engineer to join their existing team and assist with the operations and maintenance for their renewable energy assets on various UK sites.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of O&M you will:  

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on all asset managed renewable energy sites.
• Reviewing and monitoring all asset managed renewable energy sites on a rota basis
• Identifying, recording, and responding to faults, with a proactive, problem solving approach.
• Completing analysis of site performance to make improvements to ongoing operation.
• Completing reports

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with PV
• Expereince in operations & Maintenance  
• Flexibility for working throughout the UK
• Full UK driving license

    Personal skills: The Electrical Installer role would suit someone who is:  

• Experienced in working in solar O&M
• Methodical, accurate and process focused approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Computer Literacy.

    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role:  

• Starting salary from £30,000 to £40,000 DOE
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays, extending to 25 days after 2 years
• Company Van
• Mobile and PPE
• Pension

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441 391924 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN  

Site Manager – Solar Dunfermline £400 per day 9 - Months     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an award-winning solar engineering company, specialising in project life-cycle services and solutions for the utility-scale solar industry. To recruit a Site Manager on a 9-month contract for its Dunfermline site. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of up to £400 per day.                   Key skills:

• Management of key project resources including engineering team, on site quality managers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensuring the completion of all relevant documentation and reports in-line with health, safety, environmental and quality, facility policies, procedures, and systems.
• Developing, updating, and disseminating RAMS
• Regular reporting, weekly site reports, and monthly project reporting support to client Project Manager.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role:

• Dunfermline
• Outside IR35
• 9 Month contract with potential to extend

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.      

Assistant Site Manager – Solar Scotland £250 per day 9 - Months     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an award-winning solar engineering company, specialising in project life-cycle services and solutions for the utility-scale solar industry. To recruit an Assistant Site Manager on a 9-month contract for its Dunfermline site. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of up to £250 per day.                   Key skills:

• Supporting the Site Manager with the Management of key project resources including engineering team, on site quality managers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensuring the completion of all relevant documentation and reports in-line with health, safety, environmental and quality, facility policies, procedures, and systems.
• Developing, updating, and disseminating RAMS
• Regular reporting, weekly site reports, and monthly project reporting support to client Project Manager.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role:

• Dunfermline
• Outside IR35
• 9 Month contract with potential to extend

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.  

Quality Assistant – Solar Scotland Up to £350 per day 9 Months     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an award-winning solar engineering company, specialising in project life-cycle services and solutions for the utility-scale solar industry. To recruit a Quality Assistant on a 9-month contract for its Dunfermline site and other sites in Scotland. The Quality Assistant role comes with a day rate of up to £350 per day.                   Key skills:

• Developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Testing Plans
• Conducting QA/QC inspections & audits
• Ensuring project documentation, non-conformities and variations are managed
• Ensuring that the critical commissioning phase is planned and delivered flawlessly

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Assistant role:

• Dunfermline
• Outside IR35
• 9 Month contract with potential to extend

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.      

Quality Assistant – Solar Various UK Sites Up to £350 per day 9 Months     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an award-winning solar engineering company, specialising in project life-cycle services and solutions for the utility-scale solar industry. To recruit a Quality Assistant on a 9-month contract for its sites in the UK . The Quality Assistant role comes with a day rate of up to £350 per day.                   Key skills:

• Developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Testing Plans
• Conducting QA/QC inspections & audits
• Ensuring project documentation, non-conformities and variations are managed
• Ensuring that the critical commissioning phase is planned and delivered flawlessly

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Assistant role:

• Various solar sites in England
• Outside IR35
• 9 Month contract with potential to extend

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN