Summary: Ready to lead and shape planning development policy across the South East? We're looking for an innovative Planning Manager to create and manage a new team focused on proactive engagement with 34 local planning authorities. You will be the driving force of a new planning team to ensure proactive engagement with councils to influence sustainable development, promote water efficiency, protect water resources, track new development / demand and support new resource developments. If you are a strategic thinker excited to influence policy and secure a resilient water future, apply now! Main responsibilities: Work with the wider business to develop a common database/GIS engagement platform to ensure transparency of interactions with Councils across all parts of the business. Develop common messaging / templates / pro-formas to reflect company-wide interests that can be included in consultation responses and streamline response processes. Develop and lead a series of...

BMS Service Engineer (Mobile) - London & South East (Majority Inside M25) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced BMS Service Engineer to join our client, a leading building services company, working across London and the South East. The majority of work will be based in London and within the M25, with some travel required across the wider South East region. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience working with BMS systems such as Trend, Delta, Johnsons or Tridium (minimum 2 required). Strong knowledge of MCC panels, control panel wiring diagrams, and supervisors such as Trend 963 and/or IQ vision software is essential. A good understanding of electrical systems, mechanical plant operation, and control strategies is also required. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to participate in the call-out rota. The role will involve working as part of a mobile team covering multiple sites, carrying out a range of planned...

Lead Maintenance Engineer Kent (near Dartford) Salary: 58,000 Shifts: Monday to Friday days 40 hours Sector: Manufacturing / Production Overview On behalf of our client, a leading name in the manufacturing sector, we are recruiting for an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong leadership skills and an electrical bias to take ownership of maintenance operations within a busy production environment. The successful Lead Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for both supervising the maintenance team and remaining actively involved in day-to-day maintenance and repair activities across the facility. Key Responsibilities Act as the Lead Maintenance Engineer, overseeing and coordinating all site maintenance tasks. Lead, guide, and support a team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians, ensuring smooth operation and minimal downtime. Remain hands-on, carrying out fault finding,...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading client in the energy sector to recruit a Shift Team Leader for its biomass power plant in Sittingbourne, Kent. This Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of 66,506 + 3120 location allowance and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're an Operations Technician or Shift Team Leader or similar with experience in a relevant heavy process environment, apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will: Lead and supervise the operations team during your shift, ensuring safe and efficient plant performance Act as the control person under the site's Safety Rules, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations Manage and support Assistant Shift Team Leaders and Waste Acceptance Operators Monitor plant systems and adjust controls to optimise output and compliance Ensure accurate reporting of operational performance and...

Senior Software Validation & Verification Engineer Location: Canterbury, Kent Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you passionate about building robust testing environments that ensure high-quality, reliable software and firmware? This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of software validation and verification processes across complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects. You'll work closely with mechanical, electronic, and systems engineers to shape best practice, drive continuous improvement, and support new product development from early design through to delivery. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and document validation and verification processes for new and modified software/firmware Build and maintain a structured test environment to support agile development Participate in team stand-ups, planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives Provide technical guidance to colleagues and support ongoing and future projects Maintain clear...

Astute's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to 55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package. If you're a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for: Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations. Ensuring the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager. Working within the company's safe...

Astute's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Shift Team Leader to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. As Shift Team Leader you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the shift team and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Energy from Waste plant. Tis role is paying up to 74,635 per year plus bonus & benefits. If you're a Shift Team Leader and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for: Day to day management of the Operations Team and the safe and efficient operation of the plant Deputising as Operations Manager to ensure critical decisions are made in a safe and professional manner Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE...

Maintenance Engineer Kent (near Dartford) Salary: 58,000 Shifts: Monday to Friday days 40 hours Sector: Manufacturing / Production Overview On behalf of our client, a leading name in the manufacturing sector, we are recruiting for an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong leadership skills and an electrical bias to take ownership of maintenance operations within a busy production environment. The successful Lead Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for both supervising the maintenance team and remaining actively involved in day-to-day maintenance and repair activities across the facility. Key Responsibilities Act as the Lead Maintenance Engineer, overseeing and coordinating all site maintenance tasks. Lead, guide, and support a team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians, ensuring smooth operation and minimal downtime. Remain hands-on, carrying out fault finding, repairs, and...

Job Role: Mechanical Engineer Location: HMP Swaleside Salary: 43,177.30 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Perm (39hrs) We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at a HMP SWALESIDE, a CATEGORY B, male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Swaleside runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community. As a Mechanical Engineer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all...

Maintenance Engineer We rise to challenges together Salary - Up to £55,000 per annum plus a £1,500 signing on /joining bonus (Terms and Conditions Apply) Benefits - Staff Shop, Stakeholder Pension Scheme, Discount & cashback platform Location- Tilmanstone, Kent Fully site based Shift Pattern- 4 on 4 off Days & Nights rotating 6am -6pm / 6pm- 6am Contract Type - Permanent Why join us? We're ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The undeniable pressure and pace of our 24/7 operation keeps us on our toes and offers a variety of career pathways and options to explore and pursue. We encourage everyone to work hard, push further and show resilience. And it's exciting. Because only by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, will we continue to diversify, grow as individuals and succeed together. What we do In our Tilmanstone Salads site we produce first class Salad's...

My Client an engineering design consultancy operating in the UK water sector are seeking to employ a Director or Business leader for their operations in the Southern part of the UK. The successful applicant would take the lead on establishing and growing a new design consultancy office in the London South East region (office location to be agreed). You would be working in close collaboration with a established northern hub design office and also in close working partnership with their engineering contractor arm which forms another part of the group operating structure. Applicants would ideally be degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline such as Civil or Environmental engineering but might also have a background in Mechanical, Electrical or Process engineering and have extensive experience in Design and delivery of capital projects in the UK Water industry. Applicants would also be likely to hold a Chartership with a relevant professional body...

Role : Maintenance Engineer Shift : 4 on 4 off Salary : Up to £52,500 (+ Overtime available) Location : Rochester The Company Are you interested in a company that actively analyses your skillset, and puts their engineers on college courses to upskill? Would you like to establish yourself as part of a growing maintenance function? Our client is a key industry player who package and distribute wholesale products. They supply their services to the biggest UK supermarkets in the world such as Sainsbury s, Lidl etc. This company has consistently invested in new production lines, equipment, machinery and Continuous Improvement projects for you to get working on. They are looking for another motivated Maintenance Engineer to get started and make an impression to unlock future development! The Role As a Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Fault finding on electrical components such as sensors, relays, contactors, inverters...