Systems Engineer Location: Edinburgh (2 days onsite pw is required) Contract Contract Length: 6 Months Daily Rate: Up to 600 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Are you a talented Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a skilled professional to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a range of exciting projects while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain network systems, ensuring efficient routing, DHCP, and DNS functionality. Set up and administer Active Directory, including site design, Group Policy, security protocols, and certificate services. Oversee Windows Server (2022) administration, ensuring optimal performance and security. Develop and execute PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and improve system efficiency. Work within the Amazon AWS Cloud environment, utilising EC2, security groups, EFS, SBS, S3, and load balancers to...

We are working in partnership with a global Energy provider. We are currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to work across 2 Solar Farms near Dundee and Birmingham. The Quality Manager role comes with a rate of 500- 600 per day. Key skills Own and oversee project quality compliance across assigned UK projects, ensuring contractors, suppliers, and partners meet contractual, regulatory, and industry standards. Establish and maintain the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) from late development through execution and close-out to ensure consistent application of requirements. Develop and review key quality documents such as Quality Plans, ITPs, method statements, and associated records with site subcontractors. Lead audits, inspections, and surveillance activities, verifying alignment with approved standards, specifications, and management systems. Manage non-conformances and quality risks, ensuring timely resolution, preventing recurrence, and providing...

We are working in partnership with a global Energy provider. We are currently recruiting for a Site Manager to work in a Solar Farm near Dundee. The Site Manager role comes with a rate of 650- 750 per day. Key skills Oversee and coordinate on-site works across multiple subcontractors Act as owner's representative, ensuring compliance with plans and WPM processes Monitor progress, resources, and schedules to prevent delays Participate in weekly meetings and validate EPC progress reports Ensure ongoing HSE compliance and correct unsafe conditions Support quality inspections, documentation, and records Assist with identification and closure of NCRs Contribute to construction planning and continuous improvement Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role Dundee 650- 750 per day 9-12 months Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability,...

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Site Scheduler on an 18-month contract for a construction project, working full time on site, in North London. Key skills Generate Site System Time Schedules (S-STS) for the execution of the phase on site, based on overall project time schedule Build the Site System Time Schedule as an integrated construction project Control schedule, based on contract scope requirements. Integrate all activities for the M&E construction and commissioning activities. Collect on-site progress reports and report to Construction Manager Update and deliver Site System Time Schedule weekly/monthly schedule progress reports Must ideally hold an SSC, CSCS or CCNSG Card. Must have previous experience as a Project Scheduler in the heavy / industrial industries, preferable in EFW (Energy from Waste) or Power plant. Must have knowledge within HSEQ requirements on site Must have good working knowledge of Sharepoint, MS Project and Advanced...

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Site Commercial Manager on an 18-month contract for a construction project, working full time on site, in North London. The Site Commercial Manager comes with a day rate of 650.00 Key skills Take advantage of commercial opportunities and minimise commercial risks for the site Lead site commercial activities and oversee commercial site issues Responsible for claim management for selected subcontract packages, establishing necessary documentation, assessing risks as well as incoming and outgoing claim potentials Document site related commercial aspects of changes/deviations/claims in PIRS Participate in regular site meetings relating to subcontract packages, verifying respective minutes of meetings Support the Project Director and Contract Manager in client related commercial issues, alerting them in relation to subcontractor issues that may have an impact on the contract with the client Perform role in accordance with HSEQ...

Your primary focus in the role of Principal Overhead Line Engineer to provide project technical support and leadership for the overhead lines teams on transmission projects. This team will work on various projects encompassing overhead transmission lines up to 400kV. Provide technical support and lead the team in delivering overhead line design on complex multi-discipline projects. Provide technical expertise in bids and proposals and represent the company in client meetings as Principal Engineer, applying your experience and expertise to a range of exciting and interesting projects. Take full responsibility for project scope and technical delivery of overhead line works. Provide expert technical evaluations and offer problem-solving solutions to different team members. Support in writing proposals and outlining all project details, including the timeline, resources, budget, objectives, and goals. Provide the technical support and input throughout the project...

Cloud Technical Implementation Manager Duration: Min 6 months Location: West Midlands - hybrid/remote working options available Rate: 650 to 750 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Our leading financial services client in the Midlands is undergoing a Cloud migration process - lift and shift (rehosting) from On Prem to the Cloud. A highly experienced and very technically focused Cloud Implementation Manager is required to create tool chains and guard rails and help them on the Cloud journey, acting as the interaction between the old world and influencing decision makers. The ideal candidate will come from a cloud architecture background and will have been on that Cloud journey, with a clear understanding of the technology - someone who can look at both ends and know why something's broken. Deliverables - 1: Implement cloud strategy 2: Define and implement tool chains 3: Define and implement guard rails 4: Work with partners to deliver optimisation Experience...

Senior Java Software Engineer (Contractor) UK-Based Fully Remote Outside IR35 Contract to Dec 2026 We are supporting a global engineering and technology organisation in the search for a Senior Java Software Engineer (Contractor) to join their Performance Engineering & Research team. This is a fully remote opportunity (UK-based candidates only) working on robust, scalable software that supports sophisticated control algorithms and performance optimisation systems. The Role You will design, build and maintain efficient, high-performance Java applications, contributing across the full software development lifecycle including: Requirements analysis and system design Development and implementation Testing and deployment CI/CD and automation improvements Technical documentation Working under the guidance of the Principal Performance Engineer, you will collaborate with solution design, integration, simulation and delivery teams globally. What We re...

Supply Chain Manager / Supplier Manager - Rolling contract - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 - Hybrid with occasional travel across UK Overview We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain / Supplier Manager to design, build, and manage a robust, scalable supply chain operating model across EMEA. This role will take ownership of workforce demand planning and supplier management, ensuring efficient processes from demand signal through to supplier engagement, onboarding, and governance. The successful candidate will bring strong supplier management experience alongside broader resource management capability. Key Responsibilities Demand & Workforce Planning Own and manage workforce demand signals from pipeline through to recruitment needs Improve visibility and tracking of demand across EMEA Align supply chain strategy with internal fulfilment models (onshore, offshore, and internal hiring) Support delivery strategy aligned with North America and India...

Lead P&C systems design for substations up to 400kV Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, environmental procedures and standards Review estimates and post-tender requirements upon contract award Coordinate with Project Managers, clients, suppliers and internal teams Manage scope changes, raise EWNs/DES06, and track TQs and project risks Prepare Project Status Reports and monitor progress Define design work packages, resources and programme alignment Organise customer factory witness tests for P&C systems Maintain internal and external project interfaces and attend key meetings Specify materials, tools, test certificates and O&M documentation Ensure compliance with national/international standards and client requirements Produce designer risk assessments and support safe design practices Perform CDAE responsibilities where applicable (e.g., NG TP188) Essential Requirements HND (or higher) in Electrical...

Job Role: Senior Programme Manager Location: South West (Hybrid Working Available) Contract Type: 18-24 Month Contract About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead a large-scale capital delivery programme within the UK water sector. This is a high-profile leadership position responsible for overseeing a complex portfolio of infrastructure projects, each valued between 2m- 5m, across water and wastewater networks. Reporting directly into executive leadership, you will be accountable for programme performance, governance, commercial outcomes, and team leadership. This role is viewed as a strategic appointment and will play a critical part in driving delivery excellence across people, projects, and assets. Key responsibilities include: Leading and overseeing a large multi-project capital programme Managing and developing a team of Programme and Project Managers Driving fiscal performance, including budget...

Unified Communications Engineer/Consultant - 24 months - Market Rate - Remote (Must be mobile) We are seeking a hands-on Unified Communications Engineer to support secure enterprise voice, video, and collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams) within the Public Sector. You will work with a team decommissioning current infrastructure, whilst working on the transformation to new kit and way of working. This will involve multi sites across the UK and is a long term upgrade project. Experience within the Public Sector would be an advantage. Key Responsibilities Decommission existing Unified Comms Support and maintain enterprise voice and video platforms Manage video conferencing and room-based collaboration systems Maintain underlying network, server, and storage infrastructure Support partner connectivity across various UK sites Perform hardware installation and configuration Contribute to monitoring, automation, and operational tooling Core Technical Skills...

I am working with a Midlands-based business seeking a Transition Project Manager to lead and deliver allocated workstreams as part of a wider Business Separation programme. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing transition activities including service handovers, organisational change, system migrations, outsourcing/insourcing arrangements and supplier contract transitions. The objective is to ensure continuity of operations, minimal stakeholder disruption, and successful delivery against scope, time, cost and quality measures. Key Objectives: Lead end-to-end delivery of allocated transition workstreams within the Business Separation programme, ensuring successful execution from initiation through stabilisation and handover. Establish and manage robust transition governance, including detailed plans, RAID logs, stakeholder reporting, risk mitigation and dependency management. Coordinate cross-functional teams (Operations, IT, HR, Finance and...

- Design Manager will provide delivery of our client's projects within the power transmission & distribution sector. - Develop engineering design work . - Provide overall project management of design projects from concept to completion in accordance with recognized best practices (APM/PMP/PRINCE2 or similar), including FEED, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, constructability reviews, construction stage design support, and closeout. - Support Fulfil the project role of Project Manager on assigned design-only projects or fulfilling the role of Design Manager on assigned Design & Build/Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects. - Program and completion of projects within specified dates - Support professional and satisfactory relationships with the client, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and all other project stakeholders - Fulfilling all associated statutory and contractual requirements - Maintain project compliance to applicable Our...

Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPCM Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their Waste to Energy project based near Glasgow. The Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from 550.00 to 650.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate all electrical commissioning activities across the project, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution. Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules in alignment with the overall project commissioning strategy. Supervise and oversee electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning works, including LV/MV/HV systems, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, UPS, and control systems. Manage and coordinate interfaces between electrical systems and other process areas, including boiler, steam turbine, flue gas treatment (FGT), crane systems, and...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer to join the EPCm Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Glasgow, Scotland. The Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer comes with a day rate from 550.00 to 650.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead all Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Review and validate loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Manage and coordinate commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant. Develop and execute detailed commissioning procedures, method statements, and test documentation aligned with OEM...