Site Manager (Water Infrastructure / ECI) Location: Eastleigh Rate: 550 per day (PAYE Only) Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term opportunity (Two Phased Delivery) Project Overview We are seeking an experienced and technically minded Site Manager to join a major water infrastructure scheme in Eastleigh. This is a secure, long-term opportunity split into two distinct phases, beginning with crucial Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) works. The project involves the construction and upgrade of deep water assets, specifically focusing on complex concrete basins, storage tanks, and large-diameter high-pressure pipework packages. We need a robust site leader who can add value during the pre-construction phase and seamlessly transition to driving physical delivery on the ground. Key Responsibilities ECI & Pre-Construction Phase: Participate in the Early Contractor Involvement stage, reviewing design buildability, identifying project risks, and advising on...

Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer Location: Coalville, Leicestershire Contract Length: 3 6 Months (Potential Extension) Rate: £400 £450 per day/Night Outside IR35 Start Date: August Shift Pattern: 7am to 5pm and the odd Night Shift The Opportunity We are currently recruiting experienced Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineers to support a major warehouse automation project in Coalville, Leicestershire. Working on behalf of a global leader in automated material handling and intralogistics solutions, you will play a key role in the testing, commissioning, and final delivery of a state-of-the-art automated distribution centre for one of the UK's largest retailers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term automation project involving advanced conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), robotics, controls systems, and warehouse software integration. Key Responsibilities Carry out electrical testing and...

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...

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist - DV Cleared Contract Daily Rate: Up to 650 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months 5 days onsite per week in London is required Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a leading organisation in the engineering sector, is on the hunt for an enthusiastic Infrastructure Engineering Specialist with DV clearance. If you're passionate about technical excellence and eager to collaborate with a dynamic team, this is the opportunity for you! About the Role: Join a multi-disciplined engineering practise focused on delivering top-notch technical capabilities to our customers. As an Infrastructure Engineering Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in executing high-level designs and ensuring the stability of network and infrastructure environments that align with our client's strategic goals. What You'll Be Doing: In this key position, you will: Implement Designs: Manage the implementation of high-level...

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 475.00 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....

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Senior Authorised Person EPCm Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Glasgow. The Senior Authorised Person position comes with an hourly rate from 70.00 to 80.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Support the Lead Senior Authorised Person (SAP) in the safe delivery of all HV electrical commissioning and energisation activities across a new-build Energy-from-Waste facility. Undertake HV switching operations and issue safety documentation on electrical systems up to 11kV, with experience on systems up to 33kV considered highly desirable. Prepare and implement switching schedules, isolation plans, Sanctions-for-Test, and Permits-to-Work in accordance with site Electrical Safety Rules. Provide hands-on support during the commissioning, testing, fault finding, and energisation of substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, and associated balance of plant...

Communication Manager 6 Month Contract Warwick (2/3 days onsite) Are you a passionate communicator with a knack for influencing stakeholders? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your strategic input can drive imperatively change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our communications efforts as a Communication Manager! About the Role : As our Communication Manager, you will develop, manage, and lead a talented team of external affairs officers and agencies. Your expertise in communications will be pivotal in supporting our ambitious Net Zero portfolio, guiding it from development into delivery. Key Responsibilities : Strategic Communication Management: Oversee communications and stakeholder engagement for multiple Development Consent Order (DCO) applications currently in the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase. Communications Strategy Development: Set the communications strategy, including messaging, digital presence, media...

This is a Client side opportunity for an M&E Project Manger working within a Client Side Construction Projects team for a significant Data Centre owner / operator. This is a live data centre and a busy role whereby you will be Project Managing various building services upgrades and retrofits on site KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Can hold others accountable. Stake holder management. Drive efficiencies in the program. Able to deliver under pressure and look for opportunities. MEP background comfortable managing contractors, consultants. Good communication skills able to work with client side internal operations teams and get the best from them. Strong experience in data centres, live DC environments and maintaining SLA availability tier 3 requirements. Strong Admin skills understanding of audit trails and developing/working to process. Methodical and effective in decisions. Able to report up blockers issues next steps and recommendations and track weekly progress. Solution...

Marketing Assistant (Part-Time) 12-16 hours per week We're looking for a motivated and organised Marketing Assistant to support our small team with day to day marketing activities and content delivery. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to build hands on experience in B2B marketing and technology. Key Responsibilities Manage and schedule content across LinkedIn Support and run email marketing campaigns Create marketing collateral including: Product sheets One-pagers Digital assets Case studies Provide general administrative support to the team as needed About You Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clearly and confidently Well-organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively Interest in B2B marketing and technology Some experience with social media management or email marketing Comfortable using design tools such as Canva, InDesign, or similar Reliable Office Angels is an...

Transaction Management Specialist Contract Type: Temporary Daily Rate: .00 Umbrella Working Pattern: Full Time, hybrid 3 days in office based in Belfast and 2 days work from home. Key Responsibilities: Engage directly with sales teams and structuring desks daily. Build strong relationships with key business partners, internal legal colleagues, and external counsel. Manage multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Draught, review, and analyse legal documentation for structured products. Document and manage product lifecycle events such as unwinds, amendments, and restructurings. Negotiate and advise on Distribution Agreements with third-party distributors. Work on document templating and automation projects to enhance efficiency. Qualifications: 0-2 years of relevant experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or financial services. Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail. Strong...

QA Engineer (AI Chatbot) Our trusted partner, which operates within the Ed-Tech domain, employs over 10,000 individuals across 100 countries and has a reach of 600 million users, is recruiting a senior QA Engineer with experience in Python, TypeScript, Cypress, and AI Chat Bots (voice). You must have strong communication capabilities and experience in end-to-end testing techniques, including functional, regression, exploratory, performance, usability, and compliance testing. Our client is paying 400 to 450 PD Outside IR 35 to start ASAP for an initial 6-month contract on a hybrid basis based near Stratford, London. Main Accountabilities Collaborate with the product owner and development team to understand and feed into product requirements, features, and compliance needs in respect to quality. Develop, in collaboration with the product team and other stakeholders (e.g. compliance, equality, risk), detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test strategy, plans, and...

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: UAT Analyst (Financial Crime / AML) Location: London HEX - Hybrid ( 2 - 3 days in office) Contract: 9 months with possible extension. Rate: 450 - 500 inside umbrella Overview This role sits within the Financial Crime function, with a strong emphasis on testing and system validation across sanctions and screening activities in EMEA. The successful candidate will play a critical role in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system upgrades, and control validation , while maintaining a solid understanding of Financial Crime processes. This is a high-priority,...

Site Manager Location: Bracknell Project: AMP8 Framework - Clean Water Treatment Works Upgrade Rate: 400 - 450 per day (LTD or PAYE) Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our AMP8 Framework Team based in Bracknell. You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of an upgrade scheme at a clean water treatment works, where we are constructing a new Rapid Gravity Treatment Plant and associated works. This role requires a commercially astute manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams, handle complex packages, and ensure the project meets strict client and company performance expectations. While water industry experience is highly advantageous, we are open to strong heavy civil engineering candidates looking to bring their infrastructure skills to the sector. Key Responsibilities Site & Package Management: Oversee day-to-day site operations, managing multiple work packages and...

We are recruiting for a Design Manager to join a regional contractor based in Portsmouth on a part time freelance basis - you will be paid a day rate and expected work will be 2-3 days a week dependent on workload. The role is to work on schemes from bid stages and then through the detailed 2nd stage before helping set them up before they go onto site and helping build and deliver the scheme so bid it, win it, 2nd stage it then take to site and deliver it - full life cycle of the project. The schmes range for 100k up to 5 million are mainly framework led through SCF, DFE and local authority and are new build and refurbishment works on schools, universities, hospitals, care homes along with some retail and industrial schemes. They are looking for either Design Managers who are semi retired and want to keep their eye and skills in or long term freelancers who have 2-3 days a week spare capacity. Apply on line or give me a call to discuss in more detail Randstad...

Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from 550.00 to 575.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate all high-voltage (HV) commissioning activities associated with the 298MW OCGT plant, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery in line with project milestones. Execute detailed HV commissioning plans, switching schedules, and energisation procedures, aligned with the overall project commissioning strategy and grid connection programme. Supervise and manage pre-commissioning and commissioning of HV systems, including GIS/AIS switchgear, power transformers, generator step-up (GSU) transformers, protection & control systems, and grid interface...

Astute's contract team is partnering with a leading Defence consultancy to recruit a Submarine Marine Engineer for a hybrid role, with 1-2 days a week in Reading. The Submarine Marine Engineer role comes with and hourly rate of 65 per hour. Key skills required for the Submarine Marine Engineer role Cat A2 Submariner experience. Foundation degree in Engineering at a minimum. Hold SC clearance. Location, day rate and details of the Submarine Marine Engineer role Hybrid working, 1-2 days per week in Reading. Outside IR35. 65 per hour. Start date, ASAP. 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, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's...

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Civil Quantity Surveyor on an Energy from Waste Project in Essex on a 12 month minimum contract. Key skills Oversee commercial aspects of remaining project packages including structural steelwork, cladding, and administration building fit-out works Provide commercial support across minor civil works and associated infrastructure elements Administer and manage preliminaries packages , including scaffolding, design services, and other site-wide costs Assist in the close-out of the main civil works account , ensuring all final accounts are accurately prepared, agreed, and settled Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors Monitor and control project costs, identifying risks, variations, and opportunities to maintain budget compliance Manage subcontractor procurement , including tendering, analysis, and appointment Review and assess variations, change orders, and...

Job Opportunity: ServiceNow Business Analyst - Modern Workplace Location: Leeds or Edinburgh (2 days per week onsite) Contract: 12 months Rate: £550 per day (umbrella) Why This Role Matters: Join our client's Service Transformation Lab (STL) and play a key role in revolutionizing the Modern Workplace Platform! Your efforts will simplify colleague technology experiences, enhance Service Catalogue journeys, improve the Employee Centre, and modernize workflows. STL operates through SAFe-aligned feature teams, driving investment-funded enhancements, business-as-usual improvements, and strategic ServiceNow transformations. What You'll Do: Shape Clear and Actionable Requirements: - Lead requirement discovery sessions with Product Owners, Customer Journey Managers, Tech Leads, Architects, Support Teams, and operational SMEs. - Translate colleague and business needs into structured epics, features, and stories for SAFe teams, ensuring clarity of expected outcomes,...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor / Variations Specialist Location: Central London Duration: 6 months minimum (strong likelihood of extension) Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35) The Client & Project We are partnering with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor to source an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor for a flagship 90m mixed-use development in Central London. This high-profile scheme seamlessly integrates state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, vibrant commercial spaces, and premium residential units. The project is being delivered under a traditional JCT Standard Building Contract . The Role We need a commercially sharp, heavy-hitting Freelance QS to step into the eye of the storm. You will be partnering directly with the Lead Commercial Manager to tackle the backlog, quantify the changes, and commercially protect the project. If you love diving into the data, unpicking complex variations, and establishing clear entitlement under JCT rules,...

Estates Project Manager Location: Manchester and surrounding areas Contract Type: Contract About the Role Guidant Global is supporting our client in recruiting a talented Project Manager (Estates) to play a key role in delivering accommodation and infrastructure projects that support organisational strategy and evolving operational needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects including refurbishments, extensions, and new-build developments across UK hubs and overseas locations. With a strong and growing pipeline of high-value projects, you will contribute to the delivery of modern, secure, and inclusive buildings that have a direct and lasting impact on the workforce. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary project team, collaborating with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and consultants to deliver complex and visible programmes. No two projects are the same, offering a varied and professionally rewarding environment with...