Astute's Renewables Team are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join the End Client on a large-scale Biogas plant based in Avonmouth. The role will commence from Mid-June for an 18 months. The role is outside of IR35. The Project Manager position comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 600.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate all day-to-day construction activities across the Avonmouth biogas facility, ensuring delivery against programme milestones, budget and quality standards. Manage principal contractors, subcontractors and key supply chain partners to maintain safe, efficient and compliant site operations throughout the construction phase. Monitor contractor progress against the master programme, identifying delays, risks and mitigation strategies to ensure project timelines are maintained. Act as the primary on-site interface between the EPC contractor, client stakeholders, consultants and internal project...

Role: Project Manager (Civils) Position: Contract Location: Leiston / hybrid Days on Site: 3 days Duration: Approx until 31st Dec 2026 Pay: up to 484 PAYE - 700 Umbrella The Civil Works Programme comprises a series of projects that will be delivered over a 10-year period. Each element of the scope has been assigned to a combination of participants that will be responsible and accountable for the delivery. The Civils Programme will deliver the Sizewell C Civil Engineering scope to support the MEH erection in the Nuclear, Conventional and Heat Sink islands. The Civil Works Programme is responsible for delivering: Enabling and Earthworks: sea defences, access facilities, civil engineering work to support site establishment, diaphragm walling around the nuclear plant footprint, dewatering, excavation and earthworks. Tunnelling and Marine: beach landing facility, jetty, shafts and intake and outfall tunnels for the nuclear plant cooling systems. Main civil...

Role: Project Controls Manager Position: Contract Location: Based in our London or Suffolk office with hybrid working available - Travel to Paris will also be required Days on Site: 3 (TBC) Duration: Ongoing, Initial CED 31/12/2026, rolling contract thereafter Pay: up to 650 PAYE/ 940 U mbrella Vacancy Overview: Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to...

Job Title: Commercial Manager Location: Caldicot (Main Base) + South Wales Sites Office Base: Beacon Business Park, Caldicot Start Date: 05/05/2026 End Date: 04/10/2026 (Temp to Perm potential) Duration: Up to 5 months initially Working Pattern: Monday - Friday Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (40 hours per week) Rate: 700 per day (negotiable) Payment Options: Umbrella (PAYE/CIS) IR35 Status: TBC - Potentially Outside IR35 (QDOS assessment required) Working Style: Hybrid (mix of site, office, and WFH depending on project needs) About the Role: Across the UK's infrastructure sector, there is a growing need not just to maintain existing assets, but to upgrade and future-proof them. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical energy projects while continuing to develop your own career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You'll be joining a team that prioritises safety, collaboration, and high-quality delivery, with a strong focus on creating a positive and...

Job Title: Change Commercial Manager Location: Pembroke 400kV Substation (Merlin House, Langstone Business Park) Start Date: 05/05/2026 End Date: 18/12/2026 Duration: 7 months Working Pattern: 5 days per week Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 Rate: Up to 600 per day DOE Contract Type: Temporary IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (LTD not permitted) Role Overview: You will be responsible for managing commercial change processes across the project, specifically handling compensation events linked to design changes under an NEC4 Option C contract. This is a hands-on role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and the ability to operate within a fast-paced, high-value infrastructure environment. Key Responsibilities: Assess, price, and negotiate compensation events relating to design changes Identify and evaluate changes in design scope and their commercial impact Carry out measurement and take-offs of quantities Liaise with Supply chain partners, Design consultants, Internal...

Job Title : Commercial Manager Location: London (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 6 months with a view to extending Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Commercial Manager We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to play a pivotal strategic role within a regulated environment. As the key commercial link, you will bridge tactical supplier management with the strategic partnerships of the supply chain. You will confidently articulate the critical importance of effective stakeholder management in a regulated setting and clearly explain the fundamental differences between standard post-contract procurement activities and externally funded delivery programmes for third parties. Key requirements: Strong understanding of funding arrangements and their commercial implications Proven ability in supporting and evaluating procurements in a commercial environment Expertise in cost management, financial profiling and...

Role: Procurement Manager Salary/Rate: £70-77 per hr inside IR35 Location: Hybrid, Reading Contract Duration: 18-months We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager for our government client. This Procurement Manager role is hybrid, based between working 2 days per week on site in Reading and the remainder of the week working remotely. There is no further flexibility with the on-site requirement. The contract for the Procurement Manager position is for 18-months, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance") This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential skills/experience required: Proven procurement and strategic sourcing experience within the public sector, including use of Government frameworks Strong working knowledge of PA23 and PCR, with demonstrable compliance in complex procurement environments Experience managing NEC...

Job Title: Strategic Relationship Manager Location: Hybrid/Remote Ad hoc travel to meetings ( occasionally ) IR35: Inside Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate : £ 650/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Essential experience and knowledge Proven experience in strategic relationship management, partnership management or senior stakeholder engagement roles. Construction sector experience or strong working knowledge, including supply chains, delivery environments and commercial drivers. Experience of working within, or closely with, the public sector / government environment, with an understanding of governance, assurance and accountability. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, multi stakeholder settings, balancing competing priorities and interests. Skills and capabilities Strong strategic thinking, able to set direction, identify opportunities and manage issues proactively rather than reactively. Excellent relationship...