As a Senior Talent Specialist within Astute People's Power Generation team, I specialise in connecting top-tier Operations & Maintenance (O&M) professionals with leading opportunities across the Sustainable Energy sector.

Since joining Astute in 2013, I've been dedicated to recruiting for critical new-build and operational projects within Energy-from-Waste (EfW), Biomass, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT), and emerging Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies.

With over a decade of dedicated recruitment experience, I have a proven track record of placing highly skilled permanent and contract candidates in roles vital for driving innovation and operational excellence in the energy sector.

My expertise covers a broad range of positions, including:
- Plant Manager / Operations Manager
- Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager
- Shift Team Leader / Shift Operations Manager
- Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I)
- Process Engineer / Performance Engineer
- Turbine Engineer / Boiler Engineer
- Control Room Operator / Operations Technician
- Maintenance Technician / Electrical Technician / Mechanical Fitter
- Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Manager
- Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

Charlotte joined Astute in 2022 as a Talent Specialist and works in Astute’s Renewable team, recruiting permanent roles such as Project Managers, Field Service Engineers & Asset Managers for leading businesses in the Renewable space.

Charlotte is someone who cherishes quality time with her loved ones, particularly her husband and daughter. Charlottes prefers activities which involve being outdoors, relishing the fresh air, and engaging in enjoyable family moments, creating lasting memories and savouring the simple pleasures.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗞 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

As a senior nuclear recruiter at Astute People, I lead specialist nuclear recruitment across the UK’s nuclear, civil and defence sectors, supporting Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, SMRs, decommissioning and next-generation energy programmes.

With 8+ years’ experience in nuclear talent acquisition, I understand the complexities of security clearance (SC/DV), regulatory compliance and long lead-in hiring processes.

I partner with leading nuclear companies and plants to deliver tailored permanent and contract recruitment solutions.

🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿

• Industry Expertise: Proven track record placing engineers, project managers, HSE specialists and technical experts into high-impact nuclear projects.
• Strategic Talent Pipelines: Leveraging People Plus to access active and passive SC/DV-cleared networks, reducing time-to-hire.
• Candidate Partnership: Guiding professionals through CV optimisation, clearance readiness and career progression within nuclear programmes.

📌 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁

• Project Development – Project Managers, Bid Managers, Design & Systems Engineers
• Engineering & Maintenance – EC&I Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance Technicians
• Operations – Plant Managers, Control Room Operators, O&M Teams
• Compliance & Safety – HSE Leads, Safety Case Authors, Quality Assurance Specialists
• Commercial & Business Development – Commercial Managers, BD Managers, Technical Sales

I am a passionate and hardworking individual who loves helping people and creating a positive difference in their life. I am a Mechanical Engineer but I left Engineering after working two years at a big multinational engineering company because I didn't enjoy sitting in front of computer and designing machines. I have always been an extrovert and I love making conversations with people.

Over 14 years experience with the local Government and 10 years within Sales.

As a Contract Talent Specialist at Astute People, I connect skilled contractors with critical UK projects across the power generation and energy from waste (EfW) sectors. With a deep understanding of the unique demands of temporary and project-based roles, my mission is to provide businesses with the specialist expertise they need to deliver on their most complex and time-sensitive initiatives.

I specialise in sourcing and placing high-calibre professionals for a wide array of technical roles within:
Power Generation: This includes conventional power stations, Gas Turbines, Open Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGT), Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT), and other vital infrastructure that keeps the lights on.
Energy from Waste (EfW): I support projects that transform waste into valuable energy, recruiting for positions across the entire project lifecycle, from development and construction to operations and maintenance.

My expertise covers the full spectrum of contract positions, ensuring that projects have access to the right talent, at the right time. I am adept at identifying individuals with proven experience in areas such as:
Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Process, Controls, and Project Engineers.

Operations & Maintenance: Plant Managers, Site Supervisors, Technicians, and skilled operators.
Project Management & Construction: Site Managers, Construction Managers, Project Engineers, and Commissioning Managers.

Specialist Technicians: Experts in specific equipment like gas turbines or EfW plant systems.
I pride myself on building strong, lasting relationships with both clients and contractors, understanding their specific needs and career aspirations. My proactive approach to contract recruitment ensures efficient placements that drive project success and keep the UK's energy infrastructure moving forward.