New Job Opportunity - Construction Quality Manager - Initial 12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) - Based in Durham/Murton or Inverness Location: Durham/Murton or Inverness Contract: 12 Months ongoing (work up until 2030) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Project: HVDC Project Requirements: 5 days per week on site Key experience: The Ideal candidate would have hands on construction site experience, Great communication skills with Suppliers/Stakeholders, HVDC, Substation or High Voltage project experience with either National Grid or Scottish Power but also open to an oil & gas background. Role Purpose The Construction Quality Manager will provide quality assurance and readiness support across all construction activities for Our clients HVDC Project. The role is responsible for ensuring that all works comply with contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements while driving a culture of quality excellence across contractors and project teams. This position plays a...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a national company who specialises in commercial and industrial solar panel installations to recruit a Mechanical Site Manager on 7 month contract for its Durham site. The Mechanical Site Manager role comes with a rate between 450- 500 per day. Key Skills: Oversee and coordinate all mechanical installation works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, drawings, and method statements Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards, including RAMS, site inductions, and incident management Manage and supervise subcontractors and site teams, ensuring productivity and resource availability Maintain quality assurance and control through inspections, documentation (ITPs), and sign-off of completed works Monitor project progress, provide regular reports, and coordinate with other disciplines to meet programme targets Manage logistics, including delivery, storage, and handling of materials, and liaise with suppliers to ensure...

Job Title: Facility Procurement Professional Location: Peterlee, UK Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Early finish Fridays) Contract Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: Up to 27.00 per hour The Role We are looking for an experienced Procurement Professional to join our facility team in Peterlee. This is a hands-on role supporting the production of large-scale heavy machinery. You will act as the vital link between our suppliers and the manufacturing floor, ensuring a lean and resilient flow of materials from source to dock. The unique aspect of this role is flexibility; we are looking for a strong procurement background and can adapt the supplier portfolio to match your specific technical expertise-particularly if you have experience with foundries, castings, or metallurgical suppliers. Key Responsibilities Manage supplier relationships and resolve any facility-specific supply issues. Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction and inventory optimization. Use MRP...