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...

Job Title: Senior / Lead Commissioning Engineer - Transmission Project (Creag Dhubh) Location: Creag Dhubh Sector: Power Transmission / T&D Job Type: Contract (LTD) Start Date: ASAP End Date: 29/03/2027 Hours: 10-hour days Rate: Up to 1,100 per day DOE Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior / Lead Commissioning Engineer to support delivery on the Creag Dhubh transmission project. This role is suited to a seasoned commissioning professional with a strong track record operating at lead level within UK HV transmission environments. Role Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience operating as a Lead Commissioning Engineer 20+ years' experience within HV transmission substations Proven experience commissioning primary and secondary plant up to 400kV Strong background working on UK transmission projects (National Grid / SSEN preferred) Extensive knowledge of commissioning procedures, safety rules, and live substation environments Responsibilities: Leading...

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer - Transmission Project (Inch Cape Onshore) Location: Inch Cape Onshore, East Lothian, EH32 9SF Sector: Power Transmission / T&D Job Type: Temporary (Contract - LTD) Start Date: ASAP End Date: July 2026 Hours: 10-hour days (11 Days On / 3 Days Off) Pay Rate: 100 per hour ( 1,000 per day) Reason for Vacancy: Project delivery requirements on major transmission scheme The Role: We are currently recruiting an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support works on a major transmission project at Inch Cape Onshore. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile site within a live substation environment, contributing to critical UK grid infrastructure through to mid-2026. Key Responsibilities: Leading and carrying out commissioning of primary and secondary plant at varying voltages Functional testing of protection and control schemes Reviewing, completing and signing off commissioning documentation Ensuring compliance with National...

Job Title: 400kV Commissioning Engineer - Transmission Project Location: Dinorwig Power Station (LL55 4TY), Wales Sector:Power Transmission / T&D Job Type: Temporary (Contract - LTD) Start Date: ASAP End Date: September 2026 Hours: 10-hour days (11 Days On / 3 Days Off) Pay Rate: Up to 100 per hour ( 1,000 per day) DOE Reason for Vacancy: Project delivery requirements on major transmission scheme The Role: We are currently recruiting an experienced 400kV Commissioning Engineer to support works on a major transmission project at Dinorwig Power Station. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile 400kV site within a live power generation and transmission environment, contributing to critical UK grid infrastructure through to mid-2026. Key Responsibilities: Leading and carrying out commissioning of primary and secondary plant at 400kV Functional testing of protection and control schemes Reviewing, completing and signing off commissioning documentation...

Offshore Telecoms Commissioning Engineer We are seeking an experienced Offshore Telecoms Commissioning Engineer to support the hook up and commissioning of key telecoms packages including fibre optic systems, IT/OT networks, VOIP phones, TETRA radio and LTE systems. You will also support with the commissioning of key control and monitoring systems across the wind farm. This is a rotational position based on a SOV (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off). Key Responsibilities Testing and remediation of fibre optic networks (using industry-standard methods). Patching and configuration of networks to approved project drawings. Support network specialists during configuration of switches, access points and VOIP equipment. Troubleshoot and resolve reported issues across all elements of the telecom systems. Commission and verify VOIP phone systems. Assist with hook-up and commissioning of package control systems. Assist with commissioning of TETRA and LTE...

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...

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...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2 Electrical Commissioning Technicians to join the commissioning team for their team on the installation of the synchronous condenser on the operational CCGT plant based Pembrokeshire. These roles are to cover 12 hour night shifts for 3 months initially. The Electrical Commissioning Technician positions come with a day rate from 400.00 to 500.00 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...

Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects Remote (UK & Ireland travel required) - Site visits and occasional Edinburgh office visits as required Up to 650 per day DOE Inside IR35 Contract until end of year with strong likelihood of extension Play a Key Role in Delivering Renewable Energy Projects We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects across the UK & Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to work across solar, wind, BESS, substations, and HV infrastructure projects, supporting delivery from early-stage development through construction and handover. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure high-quality engineering delivery across multiple renewable energy developments. Key Responsibilities Support electrical engineering and design activities across the full...

What will you be doing? As a Project Engineer, you'll support the successful delivery of substation projects, ensuring all engineering activities are completed safely, accurately, and to the highest standards. With hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with project managers, site teams, and external stakeholders, you will: Oversee site supervisors, craft teams, and subcontractors on a daily basis Communicate regularly with client site representatives and attend progress meetings Monitor and manage project costs Prepare method statements, work instructions, and risk assessments Provide information for contract status reports and other client deliverables Maintain accurate project records to support claims and commercial reporting Plan and coordinate labour, plant, and materials for substation works Liaise with procurement to ensure timely availability of equipment and materials Ensure compliance with relevant standards and company...

Expected Start Date ASAP Anticipated duration or End Date 12 months initially - Possibility to be made permanent Expected Pay Rate (Candidate Rate) 40,000 - 45,000 dependant on skills and experience Expenses Yes - travel , parking, own vehicle (E.ON try to provide vehicle & fuel card - WORK USE ONLY) WILLINGNESS TO TRAVEL ESSENTIAL Hours of work 7.4 hours (36 mins lunch) = 8 hour day / 37 PW Mon - Fri - Opportunity for overtime If made permanent possibility of call outs Shift Patterns 08:30am Start 05:30pm Finish Job Purpose Complete residential and occasional commercial planned and reactive HIU related installation and maintenance activities with a balance of hands-on and managing appropriate resources, for all mechanical, electrical issues that impact/are likely to impact on the operational performance of the District Heating Network (DHN) and communal heating schemes throughout the Southwest London area. Our market is the District...

Role: Nuclear Safety Engineer Support Position: Contract Location: Hybrid between HPC site, Aztec West, Home. Days per week: 3 days per week/ 19 hours per week Duration: 12 Months Rolling Rate: Circa 300 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave Circa 405 p/d Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview As a Nuclear Safety Engineer Support , you will need to support the development of the Operational Nuclear Safety capability for Hinkley Point C (HPC). This will include input during design, construction, commissioning, and the preparations for operation. The Nuclear Safety Engineer will support the project to ensure that nuclear safety requirements are met and will strive to achieve world best practices identified by bench marking with other industry leaders and industry programmes. Principal Accountabilities Supporting the maintenance and development of the Operational and Hazard technical specifications by providing safety case expertise and advice Overseeing implementation of the...

Senior Control Systems / PLC Software Engineer - Rail Project London Contract Role Long-Term Opportunity We are currently looking for an experienced Control Systems / PLC Software Engineer to join an exciting brownfield rail project with an immediate start available within the next 2 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project with a strong engineering team already in place. Contract Details Duration: 6 months to 1 year Location: Central London - Software Development West London / East London area near Heathrow - Testing & Commissioning Hybrid Requirement: 3 days per week onsite initially Potentially increasing to 4-5 days during commissioning phase Key Requirements We are looking for candidates with: Strong software development experience on the Rockwell ControlLogix platform Experience with PLC redundancy systems Knowledge of Functional Safety standards (IEC 61508) Experience working on large...

Project Engineer - Mechanical Bristol (Hybrid working - 2 days on site) 12-month contract Our client is seeking a capable and motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of engineering solutions across a varied portfolio of industrial projects. This is a hands-on contract role where you'll play a key part in ensuring engineering solutions are fit for purpose, compliant with design authority standards and delivered safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard. Overview As a Mechanical Engineer you'll work across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders, system engineers and contractors to turn functional requirements into robust engineering outcomes. You'll contribute to project planning activities, including execution plans, safety case strategies and commissioning approaches, while maintaining configuration control and adherence to quality standards throughout. Key Responsibilities As a Mechanical Engineer you'll identify...

Civil / Structural Engineer Location: Remote UK with occasional visits to Project offices Position is with a global multi disciplined Engineering solutions provider We're looking for a Civil & Structural Engineer who's ready to apply their technical expertise to some of the most exciting and meaningful projects in the Energy Transition space. If you want to work on low-carbon, first-of-a-kind and next-generation energy technologies, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. What you'll be doing You'll work closely with the Civil & Structural Group Lead to develop cost-effective, efficient and innovative engineering solutions for complex energy projects. Your role will span concept through to detailed design, using tools such as Revit, Tekla, Robot, AutoCAD and Civil 3D to turn ideas into practical, buildable designs. Your responsibilities will include Developing Civil & Structural solutions across Feasibility, Concept, FEED, Value Engineering and...

Principal Electrical Engineer - Low Carbon Location: Remote with occasional visits to the office for project meetings Role Overview Position is with a global multi disciplined Engineering solutions provider You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering cost-effective, efficient and innovative engineering solutions to complex challenges, helping to shape practical, high-quality designs across a wide range of energy projects. This role involves contributing to projects at all stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Design, FEED, Value Engineering and Detailed Design. You'll take a lead role in developing electrical engineering deliverables and supporting the assessment, optimisation and safe operation of electrical systems across the energy sector. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the development of practical, cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions in collaboration with wider project teams. Deliver engineering work across...

Control Systems Engineer Position is with a global multi disciplined Engineering solutions provider We are seeking an experienced C&I Engineer with a strong systems-engineering background to support major projects across the energy sector, including power generation, CCGT, utilities, oil & gas, and process industries. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in technically demanding environments and has hands-on experience developing and delivering advanced control system solutions for large-scale energy assets. The ideal candidate will bring practical expertise in control system architecture, control philosophy, and control narrative development, along with familiarity with leading DCS platforms such as Emerson Ovation, Emerson DeltaV, or Siemens SPPA-T3000. Key Responsibilities Develop Control Narratives, Control Philosophy documents, and Functional Logic Specifications for energy-sector automation systems. Design robust control system network...

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for an exciting contract opportunity within a highly technical industrial and engineering environment based in Oxfordshire. This role offers the chance to work on complex electrical systems, plant upgrades, maintenance projects, and engineering improvements within a large-scale operational facility. The Role The successful candidate will provide electrical engineering support across a range of operational and project activities. You will be involved in electrical design support, fault investigation, commissioning, maintenance planning, and technical problem solving within a safety-critical environment. Key Responsibilities Support electrical engineering and maintenance activities across site Provide technical expertise for electrical systems and infrastructure Assist with design reviews, modifications, and upgrades Carry out fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical equipment Support commissioning...

Job Title: Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Engineer - 12 Month Contract or Permanent Location: Mostly remote (occasional travel to London) Contract Rate: 45- 53 per hour outside IR35 or Permanent Salary: 50- 60k About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on innovative engineering solutions in the water and environmental sector. This role offers the flexibility of primarily remote work, with occasional visits to the London office, and provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimise mechanical systems and components. Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation. Work closely with project teams to deliver solutions from concept through to installation and commissioning. Support project planning, risk assessment, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Ensure compliance with relevant industry...

Our Client is a global engineering consultancy specialising in utilities and facilities consultancy, design and support. Established over 25 years ago, the business has become the trusted partner to some of the world s most recognised brands across the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and FMCG sectors. The organisations multi-disciplinary expertise and flexible client-centric approach allows them to deliver intelligent, future-ready engineering solutions, supporting customers from initial concept through to implementation and ongoing optimisation. The company is currently extremely busy with specialist clean room facilities, laboratories and other controlled environments, often requiring technically complex solutions. With an busy and exciting order book involving schemes across the UK and overseas, the company is keen to add a talented Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer to the team on a rolling 6 month contract basis. The HVAC Design Engineer will be responsible...