Controls & Automation Engineer 3 6-month contract Rate £45.00 - £50.00 p/h DOE (outside IR35) Middlesborough Hartlepool Darlington Sunderland Process / Automation / Siemens TIA Portal I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client based in the Teesside area. They operate in systems, and design of complex projects across process industries. Due to ongoing projects, they are looking for an experienced Controls and Automation Engineer with a strong experience within the water industry to join their team on an interim basis. Initially this contract/project is for 3-6 months. For this position, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Develop automation concepts and control strategies for a wide range of industrial processes and applications. Produce functional design specifications, I/O schedules, and software documentation. Troubleshoot and debug automation systems Design and program PLC, HMI and SCADA systems to meet project...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a large-scale European Engineering and Construction company to recruit a Shift Engineer on 2 months for its Cheshire site. The Shift Engineer role comes with a rate of 550- 600 per day. Key skills required for the Shift Engineer role Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Flue Gas Treatment System, maintaining all process parameters within defined operational and environmental limits. Monitor plant performance in real time, identify and respond to process deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain stable operation. Carry out and record shift operations, including detailed log keeping, handovers, and reporting of plant events, abnormalities, and performance issues. Ensure full compliance with site safety procedures, permits to work, environmental regulations, and operational risk assessments, escalating incidents and near misses appropriately. Coordinate with maintenance teams for fault diagnosis,...

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 CE&I Design Engineer Rate- 53- 65.00 per hour Inside IR35 Location, Cumbria Role Overview The Senior Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Engineer is responsible for the delivery and technical leadership of high-quality design solutions within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment. The role involves leading design activities, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and supporting projects from concept through to detailed design and implementation. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver CE&I design activities within a detailed design environment across the full project lifecycle. Provide technical leadership and guidance to a multi-disciplinary design team. Produce and review engineering design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and calculations. Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Apply strong knowledge of engineering drawing practices to...