Commissioning Engineer Water & Wastewater Location: Southern Water Region, UK Contract Type: Contract About CMDP+ CMDP+ has secured the AMP8 Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Partner Framework with Southern Water, continuing the successful joint venture between Costain and MWH Treatment. Between , CMDP+ will deliver critical investment in Water and Wastewater infrastructure, including upgrades to Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, and Reservoirs. The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Commissioning Engineer to lead and deliver commissioning activities across Water and Wastewater projects. You will manage the installation, testing, and handover of process plant and equipment, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will liaise with design teams, contractors, and suppliers, and will be responsible for FAT/SAT testing, defect close-out, and the preparation of commissioning documentation and client...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for an Electrical Commissioning Technician to join the commissioning team for their OCGT plant based Stewartby, Bedfordshire on an initial 4 months contract basis. The Electrical Commissioning Technician position come with a day rate from 400.00 to 450.00 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 Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up....

In order to deliver the MoD s submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of a number of interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value in excess of £100m. The Dock Readiness project is delivering the infrastructure upgrades for the existing dry dock that will be used for the submarine defuels. The dry dock is within a nuclear licensed site. The Resident Engineer remains functionally accountable to the Design and Safety Manager by delegation through the Implementation Design Manager. The Construction Resident Engineer is accountable to the Lead...

Astute is partnering with a renewable energy business in the anaerobic digestion sector who're looking for a Project Manager / Project Engineer on a 6-month contract to manage a small programme of works on an operational biogas site. The Project Manager / Project Engineer role comes with a day rate of up to 400 (Outside IR35). I'm particularly interested to speak to people with electrical or mechanical commissioning experience. Key skills Managing a programme of works around the commissioning of a CO2 recovery system Managing contractors on site, ensuring they're delivering as per the scope Ensuring the project is tracking on time and on budget Project administration duties, including progress reporting, documentation updates, meeting coordination, and maintaining accurate commissioning and project records. Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Contract Project Manager role Dungannon Outside IR35 Immediate Start Up to 400 a day (Ltd) Astute People...

What will you be doing? As a Project Engineer, you'll support the successful delivery of substation projects, ensuring all engineering activities are completed safely, accurately, and to the highest standards. With hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with project managers, site teams, and external stakeholders, you will: Oversee site supervisors, craft teams, and subcontractors on a daily basis Communicate regularly with client site representatives and attend progress meetings Monitor and manage project costs Prepare method statements, work instructions, and risk assessments Provide information for contract status reports and other client deliverables Maintain accurate project records to support claims and commercial reporting Plan and coordinate labour, plant, and materials for substation works Liaise with procurement to ensure timely availability of equipment and materials Ensure compliance with relevant standards and company...

Role: Nuclear Safety Engineer Support Position: Contract Location: Hybrid between HPC site, Aztec West, Home. Days per week: 3 days per week/ 19 hours per week Duration: 12 Months Rolling Rate: Circa 300 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave Circa 405 p/d Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview As a Nuclear Safety Engineer Support , you will need to support the development of the Operational Nuclear Safety capability for Hinkley Point C (HPC). This will include input during design, construction, commissioning, and the preparations for operation. The Nuclear Safety Engineer will support the project to ensure that nuclear safety requirements are met and will strive to achieve world best practices identified by bench marking with other industry leaders and industry programmes. Principal Accountabilities Supporting the maintenance and development of the Operational and Hazard technical specifications by providing safety case expertise and advice Overseeing implementation of the...

Senior Control Systems / PLC Software Engineer - Rail Project London Contract Role Long-Term Opportunity We are currently looking for an experienced Control Systems / PLC Software Engineer to join an exciting brownfield rail project with an immediate start available within the next 2 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project with a strong engineering team already in place. Contract Details Duration: 6 months to 1 year Location: Central London - Software Development West London / East London area near Heathrow - Testing & Commissioning Hybrid Requirement: 3 days per week onsite initially Potentially increasing to 4-5 days during commissioning phase Key Requirements We are looking for candidates with: Strong software development experience on the Rockwell ControlLogix platform Experience with PLC redundancy systems Knowledge of Functional Safety standards (IEC 61508) Experience working on large...

Civil / Structural Engineer Location: Remote UK with occasional visits to Project offices Position is with a global multi disciplined Engineering solutions provider We're looking for a Civil & Structural Engineer who's ready to apply their technical expertise to some of the most exciting and meaningful projects in the Energy Transition space. If you want to work on low-carbon, first-of-a-kind and next-generation energy technologies, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. What you'll be doing You'll work closely with the Civil & Structural Group Lead to develop cost-effective, efficient and innovative engineering solutions for complex energy projects. Your role will span concept through to detailed design, using tools such as Revit, Tekla, Robot, AutoCAD and Civil 3D to turn ideas into practical, buildable designs. Your responsibilities will include Developing Civil & Structural solutions across Feasibility, Concept, FEED, Value Engineering and...

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...

Control Systems Engineer Position is with a global multi disciplined Engineering solutions provider We are seeking an experienced C&I Engineer with a strong systems-engineering background to support major projects across the energy sector, including power generation, CCGT, utilities, oil & gas, and process industries. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in technically demanding environments and has hands-on experience developing and delivering advanced control system solutions for large-scale energy assets. The ideal candidate will bring practical expertise in control system architecture, control philosophy, and control narrative development, along with familiarity with leading DCS platforms such as Emerson Ovation, Emerson DeltaV, or Siemens SPPA-T3000. Key Responsibilities Develop Control Narratives, Control Philosophy documents, and Functional Logic Specifications for energy-sector automation systems. Design robust control system network...

Job Title: Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Engineer - 12 Month Contract or Permanent Location: Mostly remote (occasional travel to London) Contract Rate: 45- 53 per hour outside IR35 or Permanent Salary: 50- 60k About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on innovative engineering solutions in the water and environmental sector. This role offers the flexibility of primarily remote work, with occasional visits to the London office, and provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimise mechanical systems and components. Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation. Work closely with project teams to deliver solutions from concept through to installation and commissioning. Support project planning, risk assessment, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Ensure compliance with relevant industry...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2 Plant Operators 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 Plant Operator positions come with a night shift rate from 400.00 to 500.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Operated and monitored synchronous condenser plant systems during commissioning, energisation, and normal operational activities, ensuring safe and efficient plant performance. Experienced in the use of SCADA systems for plant monitoring, alarm management, trend analysis, switching activities, and fault identification across electrical generation and grid support systems. Assisted commissioning and operations teams during start-up, shutdown, synchronisation, and performance testing activities for synchronous condenser and associated auxiliary...

Project Manager. Clean Water Construction Water & Utilities West Midlands 450 to 495 per day outside of IR35 12 month contract Our client is building a 14 km water pipeline from Warwickshire to the West Midlands to enhance water supply resilience, crossing through agricultural land (arable and grassland), hedgerows, and watercourses. The scheme is part of the water authority's plan to increase network capacity, providing increased resilience for customers against dry weather. We urgently need a strong, competent Project Manager to oversee the groundworks and civils based construction of the work. You will be: Clean water experience, ideally Blue EUSR card and EUSR SHEA Water Civils biased Groundwork experienced Project values of at least 25 million. (The scheme is 40 million+) Ideally Prince2 Black card CSCS / NVQ Level 7 Diploma In Construction Senior Management SMSTS Temporary Works Coordinator ticket Knows the AMP process and can work with multiple...

Principal Pipeline Engineer Location: Remote with occasional visits to office for Project Meetings Position is with a global multi disciplined Engineering solutions provider Team: Energy Transition Shape the future of low-carbon infrastructure. We're driven by a simple belief: the world we design today should create a cleaner, greener and safer tomorrow. We push boundaries, embrace innovation and collaborate across a global network of experts to deliver solutions that stand the test of time. Join us, and you'll be part of a team that takes pride in its people, its purpose and its impact. About the Role We're looking for a Principal Pipeline Engineer to join a growing Energy Transition Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of mechanical and pipeline designs across a wide range of transmission projects, including: Natural gas (below and above 7 bar) Hydrogen transmission Carbon dioxide pipelines Wider low-carbon and energy transition...

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Low Carbon Location: Remote with occasional visits to the office project meetings Team: Energy Transition Shape the future of low-carbon energy. We're looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our client's growing Energy Transition Team and play a leading role in delivering the next generation of low- and zero-carbon energy projects. If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and want to influence the UK's transition to cleaner energy, this is a role where your impact will be felt for decades. About the Role As a senior member of a multidisciplinary engineering group, you will lead the development of mechanical designs across a diverse portfolio of energy projects - from early-stage concept work through to construction, operation and eventual decommissioning. The work spans: Conventional power generation Energy-from-waste facilities Industrial energy systems Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)...