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...

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...

Job Title: Control Systems Engineer Location: Renfrew Rate: DOE (Dependent on Experience) Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Control Systems Engineer to support the delivery of control systems projects across a range of industrial environments. The successful candidate will have experience in the design, development, testing, and commissioning of control systems, with a strong technical background in PLCs, SCADA, and motion control technologies. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement control systems solutions in line with project requirements Program and configure PLCs and SCADA systems (Rockwell and/or Siemens platforms) Develop and integrate motion control systems where required Produce functional design specifications, test documentation, and technical reports Conduct functional testing (FAT/SAT) to ensure systems meet performance and safety requirements Support commissioning activities on-site and remotely Troubleshoot and resolve...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Project Engineer - Onshore Wind Contract until end of 2026 Potential Extension Rate: Up to 650/day DOE IR35: Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid working with a base office in Edinburgh, Durham, Cardiff, London or Dublin Hours: 37 hours per week Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a passion for renewable energy and large-scale infrastructure delivery? This is an opportunity to join a leading clean energy developer delivering a significant portfolio of onshore wind projects across Great Britain and Ireland. Working on projects ranging from 30MW to 200MW, you will play a key role throughout the full project lifecycle - from early-stage development and Financial Investment Decision (FID) through to construction, commissioning and handover into operations. You'll be joining a collaborative engineering environment where you'll oversee multiple projects simultaneously at varying stages of maturity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and technically strong...

Job title: EC&I Engineer Job Type: Contract or Permanent IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP - Subject to vetting Duration: 12 months Pay rate: Depending on experience Location: Hartlepool, County Durham Hybrid/Remote Working: Fully on site role Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Role information: - This Electrical Engineer will be an embedded resource with our client. The post will provide engineering and technical services in support of all aspects of the Company's business and to fulfil specific contracts Qualifications/Experience Required - Degree qualified in a relevant field - Experience designing industrial power distribution systems (11kV and 400V) - Manage the interface with the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and negotiate technical agreements for a new connection - Stakeholder management skills - Demonstrate practical, hands-on experience in an engineering oversight role for the delivery of physical electrical systems, including installation,...

Job Title: NDH / Commissioning Technician (LV Systems) - National Grid Substation Location: Alyth Substation, Scotland, PH11 8DX Start Date: ASAP Duration: 10 months Rate: 55-60/hour DOE Hours: 45-50 Hours Per Week Contract Type: Contract Looking for a Commissioning Tech to act as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) / Nominated Designated Holder (NDH) who can take ownership of LV electrical safety on a live National Grid substation project. This is a key position acting as NDH, managing LV systems within a HV environment. This is ideal for someone with strong substation experience and confidence operating at that level. The Role: We are currently seeking an experienced NDH / Commissioning Technician to take responsibility for LV electrical safety systems on a major National Grid substation project. This role sits at the intersection of commissioning and electrical safety, with responsibility for managing LV systems within a live HV environment. It is ideally suited to a...

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...

Principal Electrical Engineer Remote with occasional visits to the office Location - Manchester OR London OR Newcastle OR Glasgow Contract role - 6 months rolling Inside IR35 - 65 / hour Umbrella A Principal Electrical Engineer is required to join a design consultancy on a 6-month rolling contract. The role is remote, but you MUST be willing to occasionally travel to either Manchester, London, Newcastle or Glasgow (dependent on your location). This role will be working in the Energy Transition industry working on low-carbon projects at all stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Design, FEED, Value Engineering and Detailed Design. Responsibilities Lead and support the development of practical, cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions in collaboration with wider project teams. Deliver electrical engineering projects from early-stage feasibility through to detailed design. Prepare and develop electrical deliverables including single...

Principal Electrical Engineer Remote with occasional visits to the office Location - Manchester OR London OR Newcastle OR Glasgow Contract role - 6 months rolling Inside IR35 - 65 / hour Umbrella A Principal Electrical Engineer is required to join a design consultancy on a 6-month rolling contract. The role is remote, but you MUST be willing to occasionally travel to either Manchester, London, Newcastle or Glasgow (dependent on your location). This role will be working in the Energy Transition industry working on low-carbon projects at all stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Design, FEED, Value Engineering and Detailed Design. Responsibilities Lead and support the development of practical, cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions in collaboration with wider project teams. Deliver electrical engineering projects from early-stage feasibility through to detailed design. Prepare and develop electrical deliverables including single...

Principal Electrical Engineer Remote with occasional visits to the office Location - Manchester OR London OR Newcastle OR Glasgow Contract role - 6 months rolling Inside IR35 - 65 / hour Umbrella A Principal Electrical Engineer is required to join a design consultancy on a 6-month rolling contract. The role is remote, but you MUST be willing to occasionally travel to either Manchester, London, Newcastle or Glasgow (dependent on your location). This role will be working in the Energy Transition industry working on low-carbon projects at all stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Design, FEED, Value Engineering and Detailed Design. Responsibilities Lead and support the development of practical, cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions in collaboration with wider project teams. Deliver electrical engineering projects from early-stage feasibility through to detailed design. Prepare and develop electrical deliverables including single...

Principal Electrical Engineer Remote with occasional visits to the office Location - Manchester OR London OR Newcastle OR Glasgow Contract role - 6 months rolling Inside IR35 - 65 / hour Umbrella A Principal Electrical Engineer is required to join a design consultancy on a 6-month rolling contract. The role is remote, but you MUST be willing to occasionally travel to either Manchester, London, Newcastle or Glasgow (dependent on your location). This role will be working in the Energy Transition industry working on low-carbon projects at all stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Design, FEED, Value Engineering and Detailed Design. Responsibilities Lead and support the development of practical, cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions in collaboration with wider project teams. Deliver electrical engineering projects from early-stage feasibility through to detailed design. Prepare and develop electrical deliverables including single...

Controls Engineer Based in Oxfordshire 8 month contract £50ph outside IR35 Are you passionate about food production, quality, and innovative manufacturing? We re looking for a talented Controls Engineer to design, develop, and optimise automation systems that keep our food production lines running safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards Key Responsibilities of Controls Engineer Design and develop control systems for industrial processes and machinery Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions Conduct system testing, commissioning, and ongoing support Optimise performance, reliability, and safety of automated systems Requirements of the Controls Engineer Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, or related field Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) Previous experience within FMCG, Automation or similar...

Job title: EC&I Senior Project Engineer Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 Month Pay rate: Depends on experience Location: Malton Hybrid/Remote Working: Onsite Hours of work: 37 hours Role information: A senior-level engineer responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and effective engineering solutions for complex industrial projects. The role involves leading the engineering aspects of projects from concept through to commissioning and handover, ensuring all work meets technical standards, safety regulations, and stakeholder requirements. Define project requirements and develop engineering solutions Produce and approve technical specifications and design Manage and oversee detailed design and contractor work Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards Support project planning, execution, and risk management Supervise construction, commissioning, and final handover Maintain configuration control and...

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading global provider of Energy-from-Waste (EfW) solutions, this organisation delivers turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects across the full lifecycle, to recruit a Commissioning Engineer for its Glasgow Anaerobic Digestion Project on either a long-term contract or permanent basis. Responsibilities and duties of the Commissioning Engineer role You will: Perform hands on commissioning tasks in the field across mechanical, electrical, and process systems within assigned scope. Manage and coordinate commissioning activities for allocated systems in line with the commissioning programme and project milestones. Ensure systems are commissioned in accordance with design documentation, employer's requirements, project specifications, and contractual obligations. Oversee and coordinate subcontractors during commissioning activities, ensuring works are carried out safely, to specification, and to schedule. Act...

Software Controls Engineer 3-6 month contract £45.00 £55.00 p/h DOE (Outside IR35) Liverpool Wigan St Helens Warrington Bolton Automation / PLC / Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell / Allen-Bradley I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK manufacturer operating within a fast-paced production environment. They are seeking an experienced Software Controls Engineer to support an ongoing automation upgrade programme on a short-term contract basis. For this position, you will be required to carry out the following duties: Develop and modify PLC software using Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 across live production systems Support the commissioning and integration of new automated equipment into existing production lines Assist with FAT and SAT testing, including execution, sign-off and documentation Support integration between PLCs, HMIs, sensors and third-party systems Create and maintain commissioning documentation including I/O...

Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician looking to work in a highly advanced engineering and technical environment? We are seeking skilled electricians to support maintenance, installation, and operational activities within a complex industrial facility. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale plant systems, specialist equipment, power distribution networks, and cutting-edge engineering infrastructure within a safety-critical environment. The Role You will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding, installation, and commissioning activities across a wide range of industrial systems and equipment. The role involves both planned preventative maintenance and reactive support to ensure operational reliability and safety standards are maintained at all times. Key Responsibilities Planned and reactive maintenance on industrial electrical systems Fault finding and repair of motors, drives, switchgear, and control systems...