Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a DCS Commissioning Operator on an Energy from Waste Project in West Midlands on a 3-month minimum contract. Key skills Operate and monitor plant systems through the Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS). Support commissioning activities including plant start-up, shutdown, functional testing, and performance testing. Assist with fault finding and troubleshooting of process and control system issues during commissioning. Carry out plant walkdowns and verify field equipment operation against DCS indications. Work closely with the commissioning team to execute commissioning procedures and test documentation. Record operational data, test results, and commissioning observations accurately. Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with site health, safety, and environmental requirements. Participate in daily commissioning meetings and handovers. Must have proven experience operating and commissioning Valmet DNA DCS...

Hiring: Site Engineer (Civil/EC&I) Location: Pontypridd (20 weeks) followed by Swansea (10 weeks) Start Date: This Coming Monday Duration: 30 Weeks Total Contract Rate: Negotiable (Depending on experience/kit) The Role We are seeking an experienced and self-sufficient Site Engineer to oversee and deliver a major cable routing project. You will initially be based in Pontypridd for 20 weeks before moving with the project to Swansea for the final 10 weeks. This role is heavily focused on robust quality management, accurate documentation, and tracking progress across extensive cable routes. Key Responsibilities Managing quality assurance (QA) procedures and documentation. Developing, maintaining, and signing off on ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans). Producing accurate As-Built drawings and survey data. Overseeing engineering control for cable routing and associated civil/trenching works. Requirements Proven track record as a Site Engineer working on cable routes, utilities, or...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Rail) Client - Rail Contractor Contract dates - 03/08/2026 - 30/07/2027 IR35 status - outside Day Rate - £450 - £500 Location - Newport (4 days on site required) A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join a Rail Infrastructure team based in Newport working on a programme focusing on digitalising and modernising the railway. Responsibilities will include: Providing a dedicated and professional pre and post contract commercial management service Ensuring projects are successfully delivered within cost and time constraints Assisting with commercial management of various work packages such as: Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering and Permanent Way Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering Essential requirements: Substantial Senior Quantity Surveyor experience working in the rail...

Marketing Manager Location: City of London Contract Length: 6 Months+ Daily Rate: .00 PAYE Are you an innovative marketing professional with a passion for eCommerce? We are seeking a talented Marketing Manager to join our dynamic team in London, on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to shape marketing strategies and drive growth within the events field. About Us: We are a leading player in the eCommerce industry, committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. Our team thrives on creativity and collaboration, and we are looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas and strategic insight to the table. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary day to day client contact with our event production agency, managing timelines, deliverables, and quality of output Brief the agency on booth requirements per event, ensuring alignment with Amazon brand standards and campaign objectives Review and approve production assets,...

Marketing Manager Location: City of London Contract Length: 6 Months+ Daily Rate: .00 PAYE Are you an innovative marketing professional with a passion for eCommerce? We are seeking a talented Marketing Manager to join our dynamic team in London, on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to shape marketing strategies and drive growth within the events field. About Us: We are a leading player in the eCommerce industry, committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. Our team thrives on creativity and collaboration, and we are looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas and strategic insight to the table. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary day to day client contact with our event production agency, managing timelines, deliverables, and quality of output Brief the agency on booth requirements per event, ensuring alignment with Amazon brand standards and campaign objectives Review and approve production assets,...

Contract - Project Manager - Outside IR35 - Home based but some travel for meetings namely London. Must have experience across HRIS/Supply Chain and Mobile Apps - or at least two of the three Our end client requires an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver three key business transformation initiatives over a three-month engagement. Start date - Immediate - 29th of June at the very latest - preferably within 24 hours of contract offer! Pay rate 450 to 500 per day (outside IR35) Home based but travel to London for meetings when needed Must operate under a UK Ltd company with public liability and professional indemnity insurances in place Success Measures: Successful delivery will include: Company-wide supplier KPI reporting framework implemented and operational. Mobile application projects delivered and adopted by operational teams. Company integration delivered and transitioned into business-as-usual operation. Effective governance,...

Project Manager Business Change Full-time Inside IR35 Hybrid no set days in office, only required for ad hoc workshops Office location: Solihull Salary: 500- 600 Join a forward-thinking UK energy as a high-impact Project Manager capable of bridging the gap between business change and technology. Acting as an objective and trusted advisor, you will rapidly assess business needs and work collaboratively with technology and product teams to deliver solutions aligned to the organisation's target operating model and agreed business outcomes. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to someone with strong understanding of the full lifecycle of supplier engagement. You will play a critical role across the full lifecycle of supplier engagement-from Request for Proposal (RFP) and supplier assessment through to contract signature, transition, and embedding new ways of working. The role requires a strong focus on business change, supply chain coordination, stakeholder...

This is a Client side opportunity for an M&E Project Manger working within a Client Side Construction Projects team for a significant Data Centre owner / operator. This is a live data centre and a busy role whereby you will be Project Managing various building services upgrades and retrofits on site KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Can hold others accountable. Stake holder management. Drive efficiencies in the program. Able to deliver under pressure and look for opportunities. MEP background comfortable managing contractors, consultants. Good communication skills able to work with client side internal operations teams and get the best from them. Strong experience in data centres, live DC environments and maintaining SLA availability tier 3 requirements. Strong Admin skills understanding of audit trails and developing/working to process. Methodical and effective in decisions. Able to report up blockers issues next steps and recommendations and track weekly progress. Solution...

Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Rail) Client - Rail Contractor Contract dates - 03/08/2026 - 30/07/2027 IR35 status - outside Day Rate - 450 - 500 Location - Newport (4 days on site required) A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join a Rail Infrastructure team based in Newport working on a programme focusing on digitalising and modernising the railway. Responsibilities will include: Providing a dedicated and professional pre and post contract commercial management service Ensuring projects are successfully delivered within cost and time constraints Assisting with commercial management of various work packages such as: Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering and Permanent Way Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering Essential requirements: Substantial Senior Quantity Surveyor experience working in the rail...

QA Engineer (AI Chatbot) Our trusted partner, which operates within the Ed-Tech domain, employs over 10,000 individuals across 100 countries and has a reach of 600 million users, is recruiting a senior QA Engineer with experience in Python, TypeScript, Cypress, and AI Chat Bots (voice). You must have strong communication capabilities and experience in end-to-end testing techniques, including functional, regression, exploratory, performance, usability, and compliance testing. Our client is paying 400 to 450 PD Outside IR 35 to start ASAP for an initial 6-month contract on a hybrid basis based near Stratford, London. Main Accountabilities Collaborate with the product owner and development team to understand and feed into product requirements, features, and compliance needs in respect to quality. Develop, in collaboration with the product team and other stakeholders (e.g. compliance, equality, risk), detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test strategy, plans, and...

Job Title: Rail Energy Manager Job Purpose To lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the Route's rail energy management strategy, driving energy efficiency, cost reduction, carbon reduction, and regulatory compliance across railway operations, infrastructure, stations, depots, and associated assets. Key Accountabilities Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Route's Rail Energy Management Plan in alignment with organisational objectives and sustainability targets. Monitor, analyse, and report on traction and non-traction energy consumption across the Route, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for performance improvement. Maintain and enhance the Route's Energy Management System in accordance with BS EN ISO 50001 and support ongoing certification and compliance activities. Conduct energy audits and assessments across railway infrastructure, stations, depots, offices, and operational facilities to identify energy-saving...

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...

Manufacturing Project Manager Automation Integration Engineer Location: Coleshill Rate: £450 - £500 Per Day Contract Length: Initial 6 Month Contract Start Date: Immediate Are you an experienced Automation Integration Engineer, Manufacturing Project Manager or Industrialisation Specialist with a track record of delivering complex automated production systems? My client is seeking a high-calibre contractor to support the integration, commissioning and optimisation of a major new production line. This is a critical project within a growing £200m manufacturing group and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on production performance, automation capability and operational excellence. The Project A semi-automated production process is currently in operation, while a fully automated production line is being installed and commissioned. The challenge is to improve process capability, increase yield, achieve stable production output and optimise overall...

Location: Reigate, Surrey (UK) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (Pending satisfactory QDOS Assessment) Duration: 12 Months+ (Long-term framework assignment) Sector: Tier 1 Civil Engineering (Water / Wastewater Infrastructure) About the Role We are seeking an experienced, contract Site Agent to lead the successful execution of major civil engineering packages on a long-term utility framework in Reigate. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will operate as the primary technical and operational lead for your section of works, managing site teams, programming, and commercial reporting. You will bring proven experience managing multi-disciplinary civil works with complex interfaces This role offers a secure, minimum 12-month assignment with a premier Top Tier contractor. Key Responsibilities Package Delivery & Autonomy: Manage and deliver large-scale civil infrastructure packages from inception to handover, supporting and reporting directly to the...

Protection Adviser / Insurance Broker / Mortgage Protection Adviser / Financial Services Adviser A fantastic opportunity to join a thriving team at a market leading firm for a Protection Adviser / Insurance Broker with personal protection, client advice, mortgage pipeline and financial services experience. ALL LEADS PROVIDED These leads are clients currently using the firm for mortgage advice. Writing 100 mortgage cases a month. PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES For ambitious brokers the firms operates a " progression to partnership programme " where you can become a shareholder and executive within the business. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Protection Consultant, Insurance Adviser, Life Insurance Broker, Financial Protection Specialist, Protection Specialist, Financial Adviser   SALARY: £100,000 OTE (Includes Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission) LOCATION: Hybrid / Exeter,...