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...

We are working in partnership with a global leader in energy and environmental technologies. We are currently recruiting for 2x Control & Instrumentation Commissioning Engineers to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Northwest England. The 2x Control & Instrumentation Commissioning Engineers role comes with a rate of 550- 600 per day. Key skills Lead C&I pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for plant control, instrumentation and safety systems, including DCS, PLCs, field instrumentation and control valves across power generation and balance-of-plant systems. Perform loop checks, functional testing, calibration and signal verification to ensure instrumentation and control systems operate in accordance with P&IDs, control philosophies and vendor specifications. Support control system integration and configuration, working with automation engineers and vendors to verify communications, interlocks, alarms and control logic. Participate in cold...

We are working in partnership with a global leader in energy and environmental technologies. We are currently recruiting for 2x Mechanical Commissioning Engineers to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Northwest England. The 2x Mechanical Commissioning Engineers role comes with a rate of 550- 600 per day. Key skills Lead mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for key plant systems including boiler island, steam systems, air-cooled condensers, flue gas treatment, pumps and rotating equipment. Execute and supervise system checks, flushing, pressure testing, mechanical run-ins, and functional testing, ensuring installations meet design drawings, P&IDs and OEM specifications. Coordinate system handover from construction to commissioning, working closely with the client. Support cold and hot commissioning phases, troubleshooting mechanical issues and assisting with performance testing and plant start-up activities. Prepare and maintain commissioning...

We are partnering with a leading consultancy and professional services firm specialising in delivering innovative, modern data centre solutions. They are expanding their engineering team and seeking Intermediate and Senior Electrical Design Engineers to help deliver a wide range of technically challenging and high-value projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that champions innovation, collaboration, and long-term professional development. You'll take responsibility for the design and delivery of electrical systems, from concept through to commissioning, ensuring robust and high-quality solutions for mission-critical environments. You'll be involved in a variety of consultancy packages including: Strategic consultancy, feasibility studies, and master planning Detailed electrical design and specification Engineering, commissioning, and IST management Certifications, compliance, and performance validation Key Responsibilities Design and...

Project Engineer, National Grid Competent Person Power Networks Contract, Inside IR35, Umbrella, up to 70 per hour Swansea North, Felindre, Llangyfelach, Swansea SA5 7LU Job Ref: #(phone number removed) Project Engineer required for SCS Swansea North for 1 month who is familiar with Protection and can create rams for installing protection equipment. It is imperative that the person is - - National Grid Competent Person -Has experience working on National Grid Substations / is P&C literate. Start date 5th May 2026 Contract 1 month (possible extended to 6/7 weeks) Rate 70 ph Umbrella, IR35 Inside Location Swansea North (Felidre) Hours 50 per week Role and Scope The primary function of the role is to manage wiremen during internal panel modifications, requiring the candidate to be literate in protection and control systems. Key responsibilities include reading schemes and wiring diagrams and acting as a competent person on National Grid sites. The...

Role: Mechanical Project Engineer - Water Projects - Waste Water Location: Sussex & Kent Duration: 6 month + extension Rate: £400 a day My client is one of the UK's leading MEICA & Civil Engineering contractors within the Water sector and are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team on a contract basis working on various water projects for their AMP8 contracts. Responsibilities include: Outline engineering from inception to completion of schemes utilising in-house resources, site installation and construction personnel The timely completion of multiple concurrent projects, safely and within budget Liaise with client's engineering and operations staff to ensure KPI's are met or exceeded within budget constraints Attend internal and external review and progress meetings Attend site visits/meetings. Ascertain preliminary and detailed design/project requirements and solutions Prepare estimates and quotations Cradle to Grave...

Process Engineer (FMCG Process Equipment) Location: Peterborough Rate: £40 - £50ph LTD Company Outside IR35 6 Month Rolling Contract Job Purpose We are seeking a Process Engineer to join the Engineering to support the demands of the growing business in liquid and powder process solution equipment. The role supports liquid and powder process engineering projects across food, beverage, brewery, bakery, dairy, and utility applications, delivering high-quality cradle-to-grave design outputs that meet industry standards and customer requirements. You will work within a multidisciplinary project team, contributing your own engineering ideas while ensuring designs are practical, economical, and suitable for manufacture and installation. Key Responsibilities of the Process Engineer: Execute process engineering design activities, such as specifying pump & heat exchangers characteristics, and implementation of hygienic design standards. Aid with developing...

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading organisation within the Nuclear sector , to recruit an EC&I Engineer for its Berkshire site. The EC&I Engineer role comes with a 12-month minimum contract (Outside IR35) and the opportunity to work on a technically complex and strategically important project. If you're an EC&I Engineer 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 EC&I Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will: EC&I Delivery Produce CE&I design concepts including SLDs, BCDs, cable schedules and layout drawings Develop designs that conform to relevant British and European standards and client requirements Produce and maintain LTQR / Technical Files in accordance with Quality Management Systems Ensure designs address operability, maintainability and safety...

Role: Integration Engineer Position: Contract Location: Bridgwater - SDC / HPC Duration: Ongoing Contract Pay: 345 p/d PAYE + 36 Days Annual Leave 468.92 p/d Umbrella Shape the Infrastructure of the UK's Largest Construction Project Rullion is supporting the HPC Delivery Integration Team in appointing a Civil Integration Engineer to help coordinate and de-risk infrastructure works across the site. This role sits within the Safety & Schedule Assurance / PMO function , supporting the planning and coordination of major civil and infrastructure works outside the main buildings - including access routes, utilities corridors, drainage, earthworks, enabling works and supporting structures. This is not a pure design role. It is a delivery-facing integration role focused on ensuring work is sequenced, resourced, and buildable before it hits site. The Role As an Integration Engineer (Civils), you will support the Area Integration Senior...

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...

Senior Planner Power Transmission Cambridge (Hybrid Working) We re looking for an experienced Senior Planner and a Lead Planner to support the delivery of major high-voltage transmission and grid infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and controlling integrated project schedules across substations, overhead lines (OHL), underground cables, and grid connection programmes (132kV 400kV+). If you thrive in complex, regulated environments and enjoy combining technical expertise with strategic planning leadership this role is for you. What You ll Be Responsible For: Schedule Development & Integration Develop and maintain Level 3 5 integrated schedules Build logic-linked, resource-loaded programmes using Primavera P6 Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning & outage plans Align programmes with regulatory milestones and client requirements Planning Governance &...

Job Title: VMWare Engineering Lead Location: Sheffield OR Birmingham (3 days per week on-site) Salary/Rate: Up to 485 per day Start Date: March 2026 Job Type: 10-month contract (Inside IR35) Company Introduction: We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Lead with experience in large-scale IT infrastructure & distributed systems to join our tier-1 banking client on an exciting long-term contract. Role overview The role is part of the Virtualisation Engineering Team within Distributed Compute in CTO Enterprise Services. A VMware Engineering POD Lead is responsible for guiding the development and delivery of VMware products, ensuring they meet business needs and customer expectations. Responsible for VMware Products Vision and Strategy with a focus on automation, availability, reliability, performance, and scale. Managing complex environmental issues, collaborating with wider teams, such as Operations, Applications, Engineering, Connectivity, and...

Job Title: Product Owner Location: Sheffield OR Birmingham (3 days per week) Salary/Rate: Up to 485 per day Start Date: March 2026 Job Type: 10-month contract (inside IR35) Company Introduction: We are currently recruiting for a Product Owner to join our client in the financial services sector. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Lead and mentor a team of VMware engineers within the POD structure Responsible for people and performance management of the team Design, deploy, and manage VMware vSphere, VRO, vRLI, and related technologies Oversee day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of the virtual environment Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure solutions for business needs Drive automation initiatives using tools such as PowerCLI, Ansible, or vRealize Suite Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business...