Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Commissioning Maintenance Mechanical Engineer on an Energy from Waste Project in Kent on a 3-4-month minimum contract. Key skills Support commissioning and maintenance activities across mechanical plant systems, including filter cleaning and exchange, pump disassembly, inspections, consumable replenishment, and general plant maintenance within a live EfW facility. Plan, coordinate, and undertake scheduled maintenance activities in line with manufacturer recommendations, supplier O&M manuals, plant preservation requirements. Diagnose faults on plant and rotating equipment, implementing corrective actions in collaboration with the Commissioning Manager, Lead Engineers, Operations personnel, and wider project teams. Maintain accurate maintenance records and progress reporting within plant management systems such as PAMELA and CMMS, ensuring all activities are completed in accordance with HSEQ and project requirements. Liaise...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Location: North London (multiple sites) Contract Type: Freelance Contract Rate: £550 £650 per day INSIDE IR35 Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across North London. This opportunity sits with a well-established Tier 1 contractor operating across sectors including water, utilities, transport, and energy. The business delivers projects through long-term frameworks, standalone schemes, and reactive works, offering exposure to a diverse range of project types and environments. This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team on a contract basis, supporting key infrastructure projects with an immediate start. The Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple projects across various sites in North London. This is a hands-on...

About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Site Supervisor (CSA) to support the civil, structural, and architectural delivery of a large-scale BESS project. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications and programme requirements. This is a long-term opportunity on a major renewable energy infrastructure project with excellent future pipeline potential. Key Responsibilities Supervise all CSA-related activities on site including earthworks, foundations, drainage, ducting, concrete works, and structural installations Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely and on schedule Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards, RAMS, and project procedures Monitor quality and workmanship across all civil and structural works Conduct inspections, progress reporting, and daily coordination meetings Work closely with electrical and...

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to support the delivery of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. This is an excellent opportunity to join a major renewable energy infrastructure scheme and play a key role in the successful installation and energisation of grid-scale energy systems. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day electrical installation activities on site, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with programme and quality standards. Responsibilities The Electrical Supervisor will be responsible for supervising LV and HV electrical installation activities across the BESS project while managing subcontractors, electrical teams, and specialist suppliers on site. The role will involve ensuring all works are completed in accordance with HSEQ standards, project specifications, and programme requirements. You will review and implement RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work while coordinating...

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit an Electrical Instrumentation and Control Site Supervisor on a 12-month contract for a project in Essex from June 2026. Key skills Take ownership of EIC site activities across electrical, instrumentation, and control systems Act as the key on-site interface between contractors, site management, and engineering teams Support installation, testing, and commissioning to meet programme milestones Drive safe, efficient execution aligned to project timelines and quality standards Provide practical, on-the-ground leadership to ensure work is delivered right first time Lead and enforce HSEQ standards, ensuring all works are carried out in line with approved RAMS Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to maintain progress and resolve issues quickly Manage defects, punch lists, and completion activities through to close-out Support testing, commissioning, and fault-finding across EIC systems Raise and manage site changes, deviations, and...

Project Manager (Contract) Based in Leicester Monday to Friday Day Shifts £450 - £500 Day Rate (Outside IR35) Until March 2027 This leading manufacturer of specialised equipment is currently on a rapid growth phase and is winning a variety of new projects. Due to project win the company is now looking for a Contract Project Manager to join the team. If you are looking for a new contract, then please contact Adil Shaikh on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) The day-to-day responsibilities of the Project Manager will include the following : Manage and monitor the progress of automated machinery projects Act as the single point of interface between design, manufacturing, and the customer Ensure clear communication across all stakeholders Conduct and support risk assessments and failure mode analysis Ensure work is completed in line with project timelines and quality expectations Support documentation and reporting requirements Track project...

Job Description - Planning Engineer Expected Start date 1/7/2026 or sooner Location (Is client open to hybrid working if site based) SDC, Woodlands Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Full time/Part time Full Hours 40 per week Core hours 9-4, 8 hours per day 3 days per week on site Rate (PAYE/Umbrella) Up to 450 PAYE Up to 600 Umbrella Summary The Technical Planner provides essential support to the HPC Planning Team by ensuring that planning processes, tools, and standards are clearly defined, effectively maintained, and consistently applied across the project. The role supports the stability, reliability, and continuous improvement of the integrated planning environment, contributing directly to schedule quality, process compliance, and stakeholder confidence. As the project continues to grow in scale and complexity, the planning environment must evolve to meet new challenges and deliver deeper analytical insight. The...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for Commissioning Operator to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant based in Lincolnshire. The Commissioning Operator role come with a day rate from 475.00 to 500.00 (Outside IR35). Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Support commissioning activities across Balance of Plant (BoP) systems, including fuel gas systems, water treatment, cooling systems, compressed air, and auxiliary plant. Operate and monitor plant systems from the control room (DCS/SCADA) during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and first gas introduction. Assist with plant start-up, shutdown, and functional testing, ensuring systems are brought online in a safe and controlled manner. Execute commissioning procedures, test plans, and check sheets, ensuring all activities are completed in line with project and OEM requirements. Monitor plant parameters and respond to alarms, supporting fault finding and troubleshooting...

Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from 550.00 to 575.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate all high-voltage (HV) commissioning activities associated with the 298MW OCGT plant, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery in line with project milestones. Execute detailed HV commissioning plans, switching schedules, and energisation procedures, aligned with the overall project commissioning strategy and grid connection programme. Supervise and manage pre-commissioning and commissioning of HV systems, including GIS/AIS switchgear, power transformers, generator step-up (GSU) transformers, protection & control systems, and grid interface...

Electrical Project Manager Are you a technically astute Electrical Engineer looking for a site-based leadership role? We are seeking an Electrical Project Manager to join a successful team delivering complex mechanical and electrical projects on a prison in Northumberland. In this role, you will be responsible for the effective electrical project engineering service for various projects, ensuring full compliance with specifications, planned costs, and schedules. You will work collaboratively within a "one team" delivery model to manage delegated work packages successfully. Role Details Location: Morpeth, site based Pay rate: 450 per day umbrella Start: ASAP Duration: Dec 2026 Working Hours: full time, monday to friday. Key Responsibilities Project Oversight: Ensure all works are procured, planned, and executed safely in accordance with industry standards, project requirements, and UK law. Design & Quality: Review designs with teams and...

Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer - Water Wakefield (Hybrid) - Outside IR35 A well-established Civil Engineering and Utilities business with a strong and growing pipeline of work in the water sector is looking to bring in an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Design Engineer to support its integrated design team in Wakefield. Operating across Yorkshire and the wider UK, the business delivers a mix of infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes, combining in-house design with Design & Build delivery. This is a contract opportunity that would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on and properly involved in projects, rather than sitting at a distance. You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of water and wastewater schemes from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, construction and commissioning, working alongside a collaborative and down-to-earth team. Day to day, you'll be coordinating civil and drainage design activities, preparing and...