South Clyde Energy Centre crewing up project
The South Clyde Energy Centre, operational in 2026, is an advanced Energy-from-Waste Facility owned by Fortum and Gren Energy.
It will divert 350,000 tonnes of waste from landfills, generating 45 MWe of electricity – enough to power 70,000 homes.
Astute People, Fortum’s exclusive recruitment partner on this crewing up project, will fill 36 roles, supporting job creation and economic growth in the South Clyde and Glasgow communities.
These new opportunities include: Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, C&I Engineer, Day Operations Engineer, Shift Team Leader, Shift Technician, Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician, C&I Technician, Fuel Operator, EHSQ/Chemist roles.
Crewing up project organogram
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- Plant ManagerAppointed
- Operations ManagerAppointed
- Operations EngineerAppointed
- Shift Operations Technician (10)April 2025
- Maintenance ManagerAppointed
- Mechanical EngineerAppointed
- Electrical EngineerAppointed
- C&I EngineerAppointed
36 new jobs at the South Clyde Energy Centre
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The benefits
Salaries
Starting from £40,000

Bonus opportunity
And employee share scheme

Pension
Up to 15%

Optional benefits
Subsidised gym and more

Death in service
Providing security for loved ones

Wellbeing
Energise Your Day program

United to power a thriving world

Fortum’s people are changeĀmakers ā taking an active role in driving change for a better future. Fortum’s compeĀtencies in develĀoping clean energy solutions are needed, & what they do matters.
Fortum want to operate in a way their employees can be proud of. Their values ā curiosity, responsibility, integrity & respect ā provide a foundation for the company culture & serve as a compass in evaluĀating opporĀtuĀnities & guide decision-making.
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Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company and one of Europeās cleanest energy producers.
It provides CO2-free power generation and reliable electricity and district heat to customers in the Nordics.
In the UK, Fortum focuses on Energy from Waste, working with local partners to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, enhance energy security, and offer innovative energy solutions to residential and industrial customers.
Our partnership
“We are thrilled that Fortum has chosen to partner with Astute on a People Solutions project to recruit 36 roles for their new South Clyde Energy from Waste site. This initiative offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking career growth in the energy sector. We are excited to find the ideal candidates who will contribute to Fortum’s continued success at this cutting-edge facility.”
Terry Buckel, Founder & CEO of Astute People
Meet the team working with Fortum
Kevin Over

Head of Power, Kevin recruits permanent and contract roles such as Development, Construction & Operations Teams for businesses in the Operations & Maintenance, EPC & Development space.
Dan Grosvenor

Principal Recruitment Partner Dan recruits permanent and contract roles such as Technicians, Engineers, Operators & Managers for organisations in the EfW, Biomass, CCGT & general Power space.
Kyle Shinn

Senior Talent Specialist Kyle recruits permanent and contract O&M roles for businesses in the Power Generation and Sustainable Energy space which includes EfW, Biomass, CHP & CCGT technologies.
Megan Balmer

Megan works as a Senior Talent Specialist in Astuteās Power team, recruiting permanent roles such as Maintenance Technicians, Operators and Team Leaders for leading O&M businesses.