Astute are working on behalf of a leading operator of Energy from Waste plants to find a Project Engineer for their largest assets located in the South East of England. The Energy from Waste site in the Kent area has a capacity to process 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 34MW of power for the surrounding area. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for taking the site lead on all plant & equipment upgrades from conception through to delivery & execution. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for: Responsible for the conception, delivery & execution of plant process and equipment upgrade projects on the facility. Carry out risk assessments, tender specifications, and progress reports on projects. Manage, monitor & evaluate...

We're really proud to be recruiting exclusively for this new position as a Business Development Executive on behalf of a hugely successful design and manufacturing business. Reasons to work at this company: 25 days annual leave A day off for your birthday EV Company car or allowance Free on-site parking Perkbox Heathshield Company pension Cycle to work scheme Open plan offices, with large windows and modern office equipment Opportunities to develop your skills and career Location: Near Ashford, Kent (Your own transport is required due to the location of this company). Salary: 32,000 - 36,000 + Up to 5,000 bonus based on performance Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, with 1 hour for lunch The role: This is a front-end commercial role focused on creating and developing opportunities. You will work closely with a Regional Business Manager to build a pipeline, open doors with customers, develop opportunities early, and support deals...

Summary: Are you looking for a role where your technical input directly shapes water infrastructure? Do you have the communication skills to negotiate with Tier 1 contractors and the technical knowledge to challenge a design review? We are searching for an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to provide critical technical and operational support to the Project Manager throughout the full lifecycle of schemes with a focus on civil engineering - from Initial Concept and Feasibility through to Commissioning and Final Handover. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will ensure the seamless delivery of infrastructure projects, maintaining momentum from the pre-construction phase to site completion. Main responsibilities: Performing administrative tasks as required, including preparing estimates and invoices and keeping track of the project's progress, usually with the help of specific software and technical experts. Reporting to the project manager on the project's progress...

Summary: A reliable supply of wholesome water is crucial for our communities. As a Production Manager, you will step into a key leadership role within our operational management team, leading a dedicated group of process technicians to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant water treatment and production processes at our key operational sites. If you are a methodical, safety-conscious leader who thrives on problem-solving, continuous improvement, and shaping operational strategy, we want to hear from you. The Role: What You'll Do Your focus will be on site reliability, performance, compliance, quality, and resource control. You will use your organisational skills to help your team perform at their best while remaining adaptable to handle operational challenges effectively. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Development : Manage daily production activity and nurture your team by reviewing processes, training, and knowledge transfer. Operational Excellence:...

Business Development Manager - Garage Equipment Location: Kent (Field-based across the region) Salary: 32,000 - 42,000 Basic + Car Allowance + OTE: 50k+ Are you a driven sales professional looking for a dynamic, field-based role with strong earning potential? We are recruiting for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join a specialist company focused on Garage Equipment solutions. This role is ideal for someone with experience in technical sales, engineering environments, or automotive/garage equipment who is looking to grow within a well-established and expanding business. The Role You will be responsible for developing new business and managing existing accounts across the Kent region, promoting a range of garage equipment solutions including lifts and tyre equipment. Key Responsibilities Business Development - Identify and win new business opportunities within independent garages, service centres, and automotive workshops. Account Management -...

Semi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Tilmanstone, Kent Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: 4 on 4 off Days & Nights, rotating, 6am -6pm / 6pm- 6am Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive...

Astute's Power Team is exclusively partnering with a world class steam/air blowing company to recruit a Graduate Design Engineer for its Southeast area. The strategically important Graduate Design Engineer role comes with a salary of up to 28,000 per annum, car allowance and offers the opportunity to work all over the world. If you're a Graduate in Mechanical, Petrochemical Engineering or similar, and are looking to work for an organisation that, puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Graduate Design Engineer role Reporting to the Technical Manager you will: Preparing proposals for our services to clients. Engineering design including flow calculations, piping design and stress analysis. Preparing method statements and risk assessments. Planning and specifying equipment requirements for projects. Arranging shipping and transportation of SABSCO equipment. Supervising our...

We are currently recruiting an Enhanced Technician / Senior Operator / Assistant Shift Team Leader /SAP to join the operations department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. The Enhanced Technician will need an adaptable approach and will be responsible for supervising the shift teams ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant. The Enhanced Technician will be required, on occasions, to step up to the full Shift Manager role to cover for periods of sickness and holidays. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Enhanced Technician role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for: The day-to-day support of the Shift Team, including supervision of Shift Technicians who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of turbines, boilers, pumps and water treatment plant. Acting as the site Senior...

Position - Air Con Service Engineer Department - Maidstone Reporting to: Technical Manager - Air Conditioning Status of post: Full-time Permanent Experience: Air Conditioning Service Engineer: 3 years minimum (Required) Maintenance Engineer: 1 year minimum (Required) Ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge in air conditioning systems covering VRF, Splits, Chillers, Refrigeration equipment, and Air Handling Units. The candidate must be a good communicator, presentable and confident in their ability. Must be able to work on their own but also as part of a larger team when needed Essential Valid CSCS / FGAS NVQ Level 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or equivalent FGAS Valid driving licence Proven experience Excellent customer and communication skills Ability to identify and solve problems Wages negotiable depending on experience Beneficial IPAF PASMA NVQ Level 3 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or equivalent The company offers:...

Role: Production Team Leader Location: Dartford Salary: 31,000 - 34,000 - Depending on Experience About the Role Proactive are currently in search of an experienced Production Team leader for a market leading electronics manufacturing company based in Dartford. As a Production Team Leader you will be required to lead and manage the team within the business to ensure that products are produced in the most efficient manner, at the right quality levels to ensure a high level of performance is maintained in the business. Key Duties & Responsibilities Work to ensure people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standards Ensure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirements Ensure full adherence to good housekeeping standards are always met. Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly...

Summary: Are you a natural problem solver who loves seeing a project come to life from the very first sketch to the final handover? Do you want to use your skills to deliver something that genuinely matters to millions of people every single day-clean, safe water? If so, you're in the right place. At South East Water, we don't just manage pipelines and treatment works; we invest in the people who keep them running. We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team. This isn't a role where you'll be stuck doing standard paperwork or left without support. It's an exciting, fast-paced position where you will gain hands-on experience with complex, large-scale engineering schemes, collaborate with top-tier technical experts, and have a real say in how our projects are run. Whether you are looking for a supportive environment to kickstart your career, a clear path to leadership, or a workplace that values your technical expertise while respecting your work-life...

Astute People are currently recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join the maintenance department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill. The Electrical Engineer will play an integral part in ensuring the plants electrical systems are maintained and in working order to ensure maximum plant availability. If you have the right qualifications and experience, please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for: Managing electrical and engineering projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover Taking responsibility for the site electrical distribution network, including HV supplies and switchgear Ensuring statutory electrical testing and inspections are completed in line with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and best practice Supporting the development and use of the...

We're seeking an experienced people leader with a strong technical background to join our client's Service Division as a Regional Operations Manager. This role is ideal for someone who has progressed from a hands-on engineering or technical role into managing and developing field-based teams, ideally within hospitality, building services, or fixtures/fittings environments. The Role Covering South London & the South East, you'll lead a team of Installation & Service Technicians, driving service performance, team development, and operational standards across your region. This is a field-based role involving regular site visits and hands-on leadership. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a mobile team of technicians Drive regional performance and service delivery Conduct 1:1s, reviews, and on-site support Manage performance, training, and development Ensure high standards of customer service and quality About You Background in field...

Are you a Health & Safety Advisor with experience in the civil engineering sector? Are you looking for your next opportunity? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team and work alongside experienced Health & Safety professionals on a large-scale construction programme. The successful candidate will provide technical and administrative health & safety support to site management teams while helping maintain the highest standards of safety performance across the project. Our client offers a collaborative working environment where motivated individuals can develop their careers while working on complex and high-profile projects. Reporting into the SHE Manager and senior project leadership , the role will play a key part in ensuring compliance with health & safety legislation, promoting best practice and supporting the delivery of a safe working environment. Key responsibilities include: Working closely with site management teams...

Astute's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Shift Team Leader to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. As Shift Team Leader you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the shift team and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Energy from Waste plant. This role is paying up to 74,635 per year plus bonus & benefits. If you're a Shift Team Leader and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for: Day to day management of the Operations Team and the safe and efficient operation of the plant Deputising as Operations Manager to ensure critical decisions are made in a safe and professional manner Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations...

Job Title : Standards & Technical Governance Manager - Regulatory & Innovation Strategy Location: South East Coast Salary: Circa £75K + Excellent Benefits (Bonus, Shares, Pension, Travel Benefits/Schemes, Perks) Role Type: Permanent; Monday M-F; Days Only Tired of just applying standards but never truly influencing them? What if you could shape how safety, compliance, and technical standards are defined across a major international engineering business. Why this role might be worth a conversation: If you re currently frustrated by regulations that don t match reality, or limited to applying standards rather than shaping them, this opportunity offers a chance to take proactively leadership within a complex safety critical environment that has a variety of innovation programmes and new regulatory landscapes to maneuver. Here, your decisions will directly influence safety, risk, and operations at scale for now and the future. What you ll get: -...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Mechanical Strategy Team Leader to be based at its CCGT site in Kent or in North London. The Mechanical Strategy Team Leader role comes with a salary of up to 85,000 + medical + bonus. If you are an experienced Mechanical Team Leader, who has worked on medium and long-team strategy, ideally with PSSR knowledge then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Strategy Team Leader role Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader you will: Develop and implement governance, risk, and compliance strategies to ensure the safe and responsible operation of mechanical plant assets in line with relevant management systems, standards, and legislation. Lead the development and delivery of mechanical engineering business plans, ensuring alignment with wider operational objectives while managing operational and capital expenditure budgets. Manage mechanical projects and planned...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer to be based at its CCGT site in Kent or in North London. The Lead Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer role comes with a salary of up to 75,000 + medical + bonus. If you're a degree qualified Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineer, with experience managing high-value and high-risk projects, ideally with a project management qualification, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer role Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader you will: Develop and implement governance, risk, and compliance strategies to ensure the safe and reliable operation of EC&I plant systems. Support the development and delivery of engineering business plans, managing operational and capital expenditure within your area of responsibility. Lead projects and planned outages from concept through to...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Mechanical Engineering Industrial Placement (12 months) to be based at its CCGT site in Kent or in North London. The Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer role comes with a salary of 26,000 + benefits. If you are currently completing your Mechanical Engineering degree, and looking for an industrial placement at a leading company, with future opportunities then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of Mechanical Engineering Industrial Placement role Reporting to the Maintenance Strategy Team you will: Support the planning and coordination of major outages and maintenance events, ensuring activities are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Assist in the delivery of small-scale engineering projects and plant modifications from concept through to implementation. Contribute to the development of medium- and long-term asset strategies to improve plant reliability,...

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a background in civil engineering projects and considering your next opportunity? If you're looking for a fresh challenge, this could be the role for you. Our client is seeking to strengthen their team on a live, large-scale and complex project. In this role, you will be responsible for managing independent site inspections and surveillances, liaising with the client regarding inspection matters, ensuring documentation is produced on schedule, raising non-conformances in a timely manner, reviewing documentation, and supporting the senior management with the production of handover packages. This is a permanent position offering a competitive package, dependent on experience. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: Previous experience in a similar role Ideally hold a Civil Engineering degree / HND (or equivalent) CSCS Card Full driver's licence If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, apply now with a copy...