Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a business experienced across decommissioning, waste management, and more recently engineering design, R&D, and refurbishment within the nuclear and defence sectors. They are looking to recruit a Technical Author on a 12+ month contract for its Aldermaston site.The Technical Author role comes with an hourly rate of £40-£45 an hour.Key skills Educated to HNC/HND in an Engineering related subject. Experience working on infrastructure projects within a highly regulated industry (Nuclear, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Rail, Oil & Gas, Defence) Must have SC clearance and be able to obtain DV clearance.Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Technical Author role £40 - £45 an hour based on experience 12 month+ contract 3 days a week on site (Aldermaston) Outside IR35INDNUCAstute 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 Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Astute's Power team is partnering with a Leading Operator for their Operational waste to energy facility based in Sittingbourne. We are currently recruiting an Assistant Shift Team Leader for a 6 months contractThe Assistant Shift Team Leader position comes with a day rate from £375.00 to £400.00 (Inside IR35)Key skillsAssist the Shift Team leader in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the plant when on duty. Support the Shift Team Leader to operate and improve the facility in accordance with our clients standards and goals. Assist in the provision of reports and analysis of operational Key Performance Indicators and incidents. Monitor consumables. Understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues minimum IOSH Managing Safely. Experience of process operations in a mechanical & electrical plant and relevant engineering. IT literate. Experience gained through working in a continuous process environment, preferably with experience of working shifts. Ability to operate, or train to operate a variety of mobile equipment and fixed plant. Prepared to work a continuous rotating shift pattern, including adequate voluntary overtime to cover the workload and maintain operational availability.Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Assistant Shift Team Leader position:Sittingbourne £375.00 to £400.00 per day (Inside IR35) 6 monthsINDPOWAstute 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 Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a business experienced across decommissioning, waste management, and more recently from engineering design, R&D, and refurbishment to recruit a Requirements Engineer on a 12 month contract for its Aldermaston site.The Requirements Engineer role comes with an hour rate between £55 and £58 an hour.As a Requirement Engineer you will provide expertise to multiple programmes responsibility working closely with, and advising appropriately, the Project Manager or Engineering Task Manager, to ensure that Systems Engineering methods, tools and processes are used to best effect.Key skills Experience utilising DOORS (ideally at practitioner level) Educated to degree level or equivalent in engineering supported by practical experience or equivalent Experience of applied abstract modelling techniques in support of lifecycle processes (e.g. Use Cases, Context Diagrams, etc.) Experience of system design and specification including interface design and specification. Basic understanding of the UK Nuclear IndustryLocation, remuneration and timeframe of the Requirements Engineer. Hourly rate between £55 and £58 per hour. 12 month + contract Candidates must hold SC at a minimum and be able to obtain DV clearance. Outside IR35INDNUCAstute 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 Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We are working in partnership with a global Energy provider. We are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Coordinator at Cottam & Killingholme Power Station's.The Health and Safety Coordinator role comes with a competitive rate (Umbrella).Key skillsUsing experience and technical expertise to make decisions on health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) requirements and provide advice to the CDCPK leadership, operational and maintenance team within the normal day to day activities of the businesses Propose safety compliance pathways for new legislation and make recommendations with benefit analysis to the site executive team and central safety team. Implement improvement schemes to develop the site safety, health and security, business excellence culture. Recommend improvements from root cause investigation and audit. Own and report on incident hazard potential. Halt any activities not deemed to be in compliance with our HSS standards. Identify frequency and scope of internal and external HSS audit preparation activities.Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Health and Safety Coordinator roleCottam & Killingholme Power Station's Competitive Rate (Umbrella) 12 monthsAstute 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 Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Astute's Power team is partnering with a multi-national EPC to recruit a Commissioning Manager on a 12-month contract for its Scotland site.The Commissioning Manager role comes with a day rate of £550-600 per day.Key skills and responsibilities:Working in collaboration with the construction team, ensuring that commissioning activities are planned safely and to required quality standards and specifications Set up the pre-commissioning documentation in line with milestones for the commissioning. Providing appropriate support throughout the commissioning phase of the project Updating of commissioning documentation including site reports and assisting with O&M manuals Carrying out and recording of all commissioning tests Liaising with onsite subcontractors where necessary Reporting to the Commissioning Manager / Lead with any site progression etc. Adhere to health and safety regulations and reporting any incidents appropriately. Commissioning experience gained within an Energy from Waste plant. Qualification in discipline i.e., electrical, mechanical or Process (chemical) engineering. Proven track record in a similar role and ability to communicate well at all levels.Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Manager role:Scotland £550.00 to £600.00 (Outside IR35) Start date - April 2024 12 months contractAstute 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 Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a global leader in uranium enrichment and nuclear fuel supply to recruit an Environmental Advisor on a Contract basis for its Capenhurst site.The Environmental Advisor role comes with a rate £40 per hour inside IR35.Key skillsProvide guidance to ensure consistent compliance with Environmental Permits, preventing any non-compliance issues that may arise. Define and implement management system arrangements to comply with environmental legislation while incorporating best practice solutions where feasible. Offer expertise on contaminated land monitoring and managing in-ground contaminants. Deliver timely, practical, and relevant environmental advice to the business, including projects, covering compliance with environmental regulations, site permits, pollution prevention, and emissions management. Provide technical guidance on applying best practices and conducting Best Available Techniques (BAT) reviews to support permitting and waste disposal. Conduct audits and 'Duty of Care' inspections to verify compliance with company policies and environmental legislation, ensuring they are completed as scheduled. Prepare technical reports, such as applications for Environmental Permit variations, ensuring all necessary support and documentation for permit modifications.Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Environmental Advisor roleLocation: Capenhurst Rate: £40 per hourContract Length: 12 monthsIR35 Status: InsideAstute 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 Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Astute's Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Operations Manager on a 3 month contract for the South West of England.The Operations Manager role comes with a day rate of £500.Key skillsMust have experience within the renewables Sector Has previously worked on BESS projects Experienced in project development and delivery Contract and stakeholder management Has previously led and managed teams, responsible for maintenance, logistics and asset performance.Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Operations Manager roleSouth West of England Outside IR35Astute's Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Operations Manager on a 3 month contract for the South West of England.The Operations Manager role comes with a day rate of £500.Key skillsMust have experience within the renewables Sector Has previously worked on BESS projects Experienced in project development and delivery Contract and stakeholder management Has previously led and managed teams, responsible for maintenance, logistics and asset performance.Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Operations Manager roleSouth West of England Outside IR35Astute 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 Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a Renewable Energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Project Manager on a 3 month contract for the South West of England.The Project Manager role comes with a day rate of £450, Outside of IR35.Key skillsMust have experience within the Renewables Sector Has worked on BESS projects Experienced in project development and delivery Contract and stakeholder management Knowledge of Industry regulationsLocation, remuneration and timeframe of the Project Manager roleSouth West of England Outside IR35Astute 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 Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Astute's EPC Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor within the UK Power Industry. We have 2 Contract requirements for Lead Plant Operators to join 2 Large-scale Open Cycle Gas Turbine plants based in South Wales and Suffolk.The Lead Plant Operator positions come with a day rate from £375.00 to £425.00 per day outside of IR35.Key skills and responsibilities:Thorough understanding of plant mechanical and electrical systems and components and hands-on operation through DCS/PLC and any other applicable HMI and/or control system Aligns plant equipment; makes necessary adjustments to plant systems/equipment as directed by the Commissioning Manager or the Lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. Operates various manual valves and/or circuit breakers throughout the plant site. Managing and leading the team of plant operators, preparing their working schedule and shifts. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on plant operation issues and objectives. Assists others in performance testing of equipment/systems and on-the-job training of other Operators. Troubleshoots plant equipment to resolve operational problem. Plan and organize plant preservation and preventive maintenance, while keeping the appropriate records Monitors and records data available using various instruments, recording charts/graphs and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures. Follows safety/environmental rules and regulations. Implements project safe work practices and immediately identifies hazards and recommends and/or implements repairs. Understands and executes the equipment clearance (LOTO) procedure, as well as Job Safety Analysis/Work Authorization/Confined Space/Hot Work Permits. Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up. Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel and operators. Report to the Lead Mechanical/Electrical Engineers, the Commissioning Manager, and the Head of Commissioning where necessary. At least 7 years working experience in operation of large power stations with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance. BENG/HND in Mechanical/Process/Electrical engineering is preferred. Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures. Excellent communication skills Strong Organizational skills Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent knowledge of MS OfficeLocation, remuneration and timeframe of the Lead Plant Operator position:Sites are based in Suffolk and South Wales £375.00 to £425.00 per day Start date - February 2025INDPOWAstute 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 Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.