Astute's EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor to recruit a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join their fast paced team on a 7 months initial contract basis for their Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire. The Lead Mechanical Engineer comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 600.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Hands-on commissioning of mechanical/process components and systems such as, fuel supply system, firefighting and fire protection systems, cooling, water systems and HVAC Carrying out and managing piping networks cleaning using various methods such as pigging, air blowing, flushing, etc. Carrying out testing on mechanical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with...

Senior Site Engineer Highways Location: Cheltenham Direct Reports: Site Engineer Rate - Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior /Site Engineer to join our highways project team based near Cheltenham. The successful candidate will support the Sub Agent in delivering highways and utilities works safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. This role will involve managing day-to-day site engineering activities and overseeing Junior Site Engineer to ensure works are delivered in accordance with design, specification, and contractual requirements. I am looking for Engineers with Highways experience. Key Responsibilities Report directly to the Sub Agent and provide technical support to the site management team. Manage and mentor a Site Engineer, reviewing setting out, quality checks, and documentation. Oversee highways works including earthworks, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, S278/S106 works and associated...

Senior Site Engineer Highways Location : Normanton ( WF6) Rate - Inside IR35 Length - 6mths - Potential to be extended Role Overview This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Site Engineer to join a major highways project at ECI stage. The role will initially be office-based, supporting the review of engineering drawings, drainage designs, and overall scheme development while the project progresses through the early planning and enabling stages. Once the site is fully mobilised, you will transition onto the project to support delivery on site. We are looking for a Senior Engineer with a strong highways background, who is confident reviewing technical drawings and design information, and who has experience working through the early phases of infrastructure projects, including enabling works and pre-construction activities. Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, raising RFIs where required. Maintain accurate site records including daily...

Role: Radiography Coordinator Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Days on Site: 5 (shift work involved) Duration: Ongoing contract Pay: Up to 371.62 (paye) to 505.10 (umbrealla) The Role The Radiography Coordinator ensures the smooth running of the onsite functioning of the Radiography Support Team's or third-party radiography resource and any other NNB Radiography coordination resource. The requirements for radiography will be identified within the contractor's workscope by Engineering standards both NNB and international. Contractors shall justify and agree the NDT technique and amount of on-site NDT, then request Radiography through the Radiography Coordinator. The Radiography Coordinator will check the adequacy of planning and preparations and will confirm adequate safe operation between Tier 1 Contractors considering the areas concerned, shift patterns and clearing of areas of personnel prior to radiography taking place in...

Job Title: Senior Finance Transformation Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 24 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Co-ordinating across finance function and working with cross functions to deliver change, I.E. IT Experience of ERP implementation, SAP, Oracle, etc Experience of driving system enabled business improvement related to finance MS Packages SAP/ORACLE Open to both public and private sector Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is...

Integrator 6 Month Contract Leeds/Halifax (2 days) Join Our Dynamic Team as a Change Integrator! Are you ready to be at the forefront of transformation? Our client is seeking a talented Change Integrator to drive seamless change across teams! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love collaborating with diverse stakeholders, we want to hear from you! Purpose of the Role : As a Change Integrator, you will play a critical role in coordinating delivery and managing dependencies between teams. You will oversee complex and high-risk implementations while supporting both business and technology change initiatives. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring that our projects are delivered safely and successfully. Key Responsibilities : Collaborate with the Product Owner or Change Lead to develop a well-structured sequence for integration-related tasks, aligning with desired change outcomes. Catalogue and manage dependencies between our lab and other...

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role : PLM Consultant X 2 Location : Remote working with occasional trip to Lincoln Teal Park April 2026 Start Date 12 Months initially Outside IR35 (Apply online only) Per day 7.4 hours per day , 37 hours per week Monday to Friday We are seeking experienced PLM Consultants to act as Use Case Leads within the PLM360 programme. These roles will coordinate business requirements, manage use case backlogs, and ensure successful end to end delivery across key PLM capability areas (e.g. Documents, Requirements, PDP, Classification, MBSE). You will represent the business where internal resource availability is limited - serve as the business proxy, ensuring each capability area is fully understood, documented, prioritised, and integrated successfully into the PLM ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead business requirement gathering and maintain User Stories & Functional Requirements in Jira. Own the use case/component...

Patching Analyst Location: Warwickshire - Hybrid/Remote working options available (Candidates must be UK based) Duration: Min 6 months Rate: (Apply online only) Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Our leading financial services client is undergoing an exciting digital transformation, and to strengthen their security posture, they're launching a dedicated Patch Management service and implementing Ivanti as their enterprise tool to manage OS and third-party vulnerabilities across the IT estate. This role is to support the Patch Coordination Manager is setting up the service, utilising the new enterprise tool (Ivanti), creating processes and other governance. Deliverables: Deliverable 1: To support setting up patching service Deliverable 2: Negotiating patching schedules with internal and external stakeholders Deliverable 3: Managing ongoing patching Experience required: Experience with enterprise patching or vulnerability management tools Understanding of...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title : Financial Crime Technical Business Analyst Contract : Initial 6-Month Contract with potential to extend . Location : London (2 days in office) Rate : 550 - 650 inside umbrella The Technical Business Analyst (TBA) is responsible for managing and maintaining the change lifecycle for the Financial Crime transaction risk analysis and fraud prevention platform. This role involves overseeing project deliverables, driving project management activities, and ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement across both business and technical team. The Technical...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title : Senior Project Manager Contract : Initial 6-Month Contract. Location : Windsor - Hybrid (twice a month in office) Rate : 550 - 600 inside umbrella About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of transformation initiatives within LRECS as part of the wider Group Functions change agenda. This role will provide dedicated delivery leadership across several concurrent projects, ensuring clear ownership, strong governance and predictable outcomes. The focus is on safely landing complex, cross-functional change that spans...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 6x Mechanical Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractor on the decommissioning of a CHP plant based in Purfleet. The 6x Mechanical Commissioning Technician roles come with a day rate from 400.00 to 450.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Carry out mechanical commissioning and decommissioning activities on CHP plant systems, including safe shutdown, isolation, and preparation of equipment for dismantling. Assist with the decommissioning of gas engines and/or gas turbines, including controlled run-downs, fluid draining, preservation, and disconnection of mechanical systems. Perform mechanical inspections, condition assessments, and verification of plant status prior to and during decommissioning works. Execute isolation, de-energisation, and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures in line with site safety and permit-to-work systems. Support removal and disconnection of...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2x C&I Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based inChester, Cheshire. The 2x C&I Commissioning Technicians come with a day rate from 450.00 to 475.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Carry out Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Perform loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Assist with 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. Ideally have Valmet DCS experience on a power generation project. Follow and implement commissioning procedures, method statements, and test...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a C&I Commissioning Engineer to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based inChester, Cheshire. The C&I Commissioning Engineer comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 525.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Responsibile for 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. 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 with the Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer. Develop and execute detailed commissioning procedures, method statements, and test...

Design Manager - Design Management, Fitout, Engineering, Construction Location: Old Oak Common/North Acton Contract Type: Contract Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. This Design Manager (Shafts & Headhouses DU) will manage the Stage 5 asset design and be responsible for leading and coordinating all design and disciplines associated with a particular asset, facilitate the delivery of the designs, ensuring the design is technically assured, delivered to programme and coordinated between design disciplines. You will also be responsible for the management of change control, have reporting responsibilities on progress and issues associated with the designs, and collaborate closely with all relevant disciplines within TSDU and...

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit an Electrical Instrumentation and Control Site Supervisor on a 12-month contract for a project in Essex from June 2026. Key skills Take ownership of EIC site activities across electrical, instrumentation, and control systems Act as the key on-site interface between contractors, site management, and engineering teams Support installation, testing, and commissioning to meet programme milestones Drive safe, efficient execution aligned to project timelines and quality standards Provide practical, on-the-ground leadership to ensure work is delivered right first time Lead and enforce HSEQ standards, ensuring all works are carried out in line with approved RAMS Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to maintain progress and resolve issues quickly Manage defects, punch lists, and completion activities through to close-out Support testing, commissioning, and fault-finding across EIC systems Raise and manage site changes, deviations, and...

Sub Agent Civils / Water Infrastructure (Outside IR35) Rate: £(Apply online only)pd (Potentially Outside IR35) Location: Portsmouth Looking to step up and take real ownership on a major water infrastructure programme? This is a fast-moving opportunity for a Sub Agent who wants to run work packages end-to-end and be part of a long-term pipeline of work. You ll be joining a high-performing delivery team working across a major AMP 7 & AMP 8 framework, initially supporting works on a key live site, with further projects lined up across multiple locations. The Role You ll take ownership of key civils packages, supporting delivery across pipelines, shafts and associated infrastructure. This isn t a support role, you ll be expected to drive works from start to finish, feeding into design, managing site activity and ensuring quality delivery throughout. Key Responsibilities Manage pipeline, shaft and heavy civils works on site Oversee trial holes and provide...

Electrical Site Supervisor Derbyshire (Automation system background is essential) Rate: £380 - £400 per day (Outside IR35) Initial 2-3 month contract (Monday to Friday ) ECS Card Required The Electrical Supervisor will oversee electrical installations and snagging activities for a complex automation project. The ideal candidate will ensure safe, high-quality installations of electrical systems while supervising a team of electricians on-site. This role requires a strong background in electrical installations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, automation warehousing, and project management in the context of complex automation systems. Key Responsibilities: Supervise the installation, commissioning, and snagging of electrical systems for the automation project. Ensure data and electrical installations are completed accurately and to specification. Enforce strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to maintain on-site safety. Oversee...

Job Title: Finance Senior Manager Financial Accounting - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (2-3 days /week on site hybrid) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & British Citizenship Minimum Requirement: SC Clearance Qualified accountant recognised qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. Experience of running and overviewing of accounts payable etc Annual reporting of accounts Technical accounting activity Payroll, accounts payable, etc Some management responsibilities, 4 direct reports MS Office Desirable: Oracle Public sector background preferred The Role: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of...

Our client is a growing renewable energy developer and are seeking a Site Manager to join a major utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project entering construction in Scotland. The Site Manager will oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring that all site operations are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with design specifications and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage daily construction operations on site Coordinate site activities between contractors, subcontractors, and the developer team Monitor programme delivery and report progress Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements Manage site logistics and work sequencing Ensure quality standards are maintained during installation works Liaise with engineers, consultants, and project stakeholders Attend site coordination meetings and produce site reports Support commissioning preparation and system handover Requirements...