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Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd

Contact Terry Buckel
Telephone 02392 221 600
Email info@astutetechnical.co.uk
Website http://www.astutetechnical.co.uk
Address 1000 Lakeside , Portsmouth , Hampshire , PO6 3EN
Description
Astute Technical Recruitment, an innovative recruitment consultancy with a great track record working with fast-track, hi-tech, companies primarily in Engineering, Manufacturing and Science, and a niche which makes Astute the UK's leading Power and Waste Management staffing specialists!

Core to Astute is the hi-technology / engineering arm which supports companies looking to grow in Engineering, Manufacturing and Science. Targetting companies with innovative products & ambitious growth plans, offering technical recruitment solutions, coupled with a Business Support Service offering additional HR / employment, web development and marketing support.

Astute are also the complete solutions provider in Power Generation and Waste Management and have carved a key niche in "crewing-up" projects. If you're designing, building, operating or maintaining a Power Station, Waste to Energy Plant or Waste Management facility we'll find you all the staff you need (Contract and Permanent) from Technician and Engineer level right through to senior management and Directors. We work with the Owners, Operators, and Contractors, ensuring all get the right people at the right price!

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Job Title Graduate Chemistry/Chemist required
Salary/rate £18500/annum Good Benefits
Location Oxford, Oxfordshire
Job Number 120250197
Posted 09/02/2012 (15:40)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Graduate Chemistry / Chemist required

Oxford, Oxfordshire

£18,500

Our client is a leading waste management company & at present they are looking to recruit a Chemistry graduate (or closely related Scientific discipline) to work as a Technical Administration Assistant, joining a busy office team dealing in hazardous & clinical waste produced by commercial, scientific, manufacturing & public sector customers.

You will be responsible for assisting the technical sales team by providing administration & customer service support. This will include providing quotations for standard waste streams, general administration, dealing with suppliers & occasionally attending site visits.

To be considered for this position you will hold an HNC / A Level (or equivalent) or a degree in Chemistry. Alongside this you will have good customer service skills & the ability to deal with customers confidently by phone & email.

To apply for this position please call Matthew George on 02392 221600 or send your CV to
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Job Title Construction Manager - Saudi Arabia
Location Saudi Arabia, Non UK
Job Number 127264184
Posted 09/02/2012 (09:48)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is developing an Independent Power Project (IPP) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The project provides for the design, engineering, procurement and construction of a power generation plant and associated facilities to be located approximately 125 km to the west of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The power generation plant and associated facilities will be implemented under a lump sum turnkey EPC contract which is in place between our client and the EPC Contractor.

The power plant will comprise two "Groups"; Group 1 will consist 4 x GE gas turbines in a "4 + 1 " combined cycle modules; Group 2 consists of 3 x GE gas turbines in a "3 + 1 " combined cycle module. Air cooled condensers will be provided for the steam turbine cycles.

Group 1 output will be 960 MW net at the Delivery Point, and Group 2 will provide 795.6 MW at the Delivery Point.

The project is due for final completion and commercial operation around the end of March 2013.

Astute Technical Recruitment / AstuteJobs are acting as an employment agency 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.


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Contract Length 18 months
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Job Title Boiler Specialist
Location Brighton, East Sussex
Job Number 127264151
Posted 08/02/2012 (17:36)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV The Thermal Generation Business Division provides expertise in all technical, commercial, project management, design, environmental and advisory aspects of thermal power generation, cogeneration, combined heat and power, and desalination.

A qualified Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in the design and implementation of boiler plant is sought to undertake project development and advisory work on a range of power generation technology projects.

The role will include undertaking assignments in Lenders Engineer, Owners Engineer, Technical Advisory, and Due Diligence roles. Clients range from government departments, utilities, Independent Power Developers, Contractors, to international banks and lending institutions.

The Thermal Generation Business Division comprises a number of teams each headed by a team leader. Project engineers are assigned to a team for management reporting and overall co-ordination of their development. Project work may involve some periods of travel. Responsibilities on a specific assignment will be as defined by the project manager responsible for the project. The successful applicant will provide technical leadership and authority on all boiler issues within the Thermal Generation

The area of expertise sought is for boilers and associated ancillaries for thermal power plant, which should include a comprehensive knowledge of: both HRSG and conventional fired boilers (both sub-critical and super-critical technology); design codes, materials technology and pressure parts; welding; boiler ancillary equipment; fuels (gas, oil, coal, biomass…); materials handling (coal, ash, limestone); combustion and emissions control equipment. Candidates should be capable of providing advice and input to a range of projects covering specification, design, commissioning and testing, performance monitoring, and operation and maintenance.

- Technically competent and IT proficient.

- Commercially aware and team player.

- Good written and verbal communication skills.

- Chartered Engineer with Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.

- Relevant experience within a boiler manufacturer and/or consultancy

Astute Technical Recruitment / AstuteJobs are acting as an employment agency 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.


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Job Title Principal Engineer - Desalination
Location United Arab Emirates, Non UK
Job Number 122246840
Posted 08/02/2012 (17:14)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Based in Abu Dhabi, or the UK if preferred by the candidate with regular visits to Abu Dhabi.

The role is to lead or be a principal level person in the Global desalination sector for Mott MacDonald's Middle East Thermal Division. The successful candidate would need to be experienced in both thermal and RO desalination technologies and have a track record in the industry.

The candidate should be capable of undertaking business development and other promotional work such as presentations at conferences.

The person would be based within a sub-division and report directly to the sub-divisional manager.

The candidate would have a strong track record in project management.

Desalination projects are mainly in the Middle East region and this is the preferable location for the person to be based. However, as the major projects are in the Middle East region then travel around the region would be required.

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Job Title Construction Manager - Singapore
Location Singapore, Non UK
Job Number 127264136
Posted 08/02/2012 (16:55)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV You must have experience of Alsthom GT26's to be considered for this role:

Our project is for the construction of a combined cycle gas fired power plant in Singapore (Alsthom GT26's).
The role for construction manager will be on an 18 month fixed term contract for a start in early 2012.

To be successful you will need extensive previous experience in thermal power as a construction manager with consultancy experience on combined cycle projects:

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Job Title Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary/rate £25000 - £30000/annum
Location Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
Job Number 107746669
Posted 08/02/2012 (16:22)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Mechanical Design Engineer

Barrow In Furness

£25,000 - £30,000

Our client a consultancy based in Barrow In Furness and Madrid require a Mechanical Design Engineer. The company is a leader in the production of software tools dedicated to design industrial application. You will need to have a degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field and have some previous experience of PLM, CAD/CAM, CAD Administration and Database Administration. You will be required to spend the first 6 months of the role in Madrid training before relocating back to Barrow. This position would ideally suit a graduate with a couple of years experience. To apply for this role you will need to be able to gain security clearance.

The main responsibilities of this role will be

Setting UP and Configuring of tool

Database Administration

Support integration between tools and PLM

The role will be based in Barrow in Furness and is commutable from Dalton In Furness, Ulverston and Kendal. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and ideally have some experience with PLM, CAD/CAM and Database Administration. The successful candidate can expect a salary between £25,000 and £30,000 per annum plus other benefits. To apply for this role please send your cv to
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Job Title Project Director – Power Station Construction
Location Côte d'Ivoire, Non UK
Job Number 107746626
Posted 08/02/2012 (15:41)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Project Director - Power Station Construction

£Competitive Salary plus benefits, accommodation and transport

West Africa

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Project Director to manage the conversion of an Open Cycle Power/ Simple Cycle Power Station (OCGT/ SCCT) to a Combined Cycle plant (CCPP/ CCGT). The Project Director will work on behalf of the owner and will be responsible for managing all commercial and technical aspects of the Conversion Process which will include installing HRSG boilers, steam turbine, water treatment plant, cooling towers and all other balance of plant. Candidates MUST speak fluent French.

The Project Director will have overall responsibility for delivering Conversion from financial close through to commercial operation. Duties will include:

Acting as the "Owners Representative" to manage the relationship between the Owners, Lenders, Shareholders and EPC contractor to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget.

Ensuring compliance to the EPC contract managing any variations and limiting financial losses to the company.
Managing the project budget, authorising purchase orders and accurately forecasting "costs to complete".
Assisting in the development of Project Plans and reporting on the project at a variety of levels.
Ensuring and enforcing Environmental, Health and Safety compliance on site. A full list of responsibilities will be made available to candidates upon application.

Candidates should be suitably qualified and have significant experience building thermal Power Stations and be able to relocate to West Africa for the duration of the construction (20 months)

The package on offer for this position includes a generous salary plus benefits, accommodation and transport.

To apply for this role please email you CV along with covering letter to
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Job Title Site Manager – Power Station Construction
Location Côte d'Ivoire, Non UK
Job Number 107746620
Posted 08/02/2012 (15:38)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Site Manager - Power Station Construction

£Competitive Salary plus benefits, accommodation and transport

West Africa

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to manage the Mechanical, Electrical and Civil conversion of an Open Cycle Power/ Simple Cycle Power Station (OCGT/ SCCT) to a Combined Cycle plant (CCPP/ CCGT). The Site Manager will work on behalf of the owner and will be responsible for managing all technical aspects of the Conversion Process which will include installing HRSG boilers, steam turbine, water treatment plant, cooling towers and all other balance of plant. Candidates MUST be able to speak, read and write in French and English.

Reporting to the Project Director, the Site Manager will be responsible for supervising the EPC contractors during the construction phase of the project in order to ensure the timely delivery of the project whilst ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations as well as the contract requirements. Duties will include:

Act as the general administrator of all the Owner's on-site activities, including the management of Owner's site facilities, staff and resources including the Owner's Engineer staff;
Co-ordination of the review and comment of detailed EPC contractor engineering drawings, specifications and document submittals;
Detailed analysis of the EPC contractors construction schedule and monthly report;
Understanding and supervision of contracts and budgetary management, cost control, change order approvals;
Verification of EPC contractor milestone payment requests;
Lead the hiring of Owner's field staff, as required, to ensure adequate resources are in place for effective and timely execution of projects;
Day to day site construction and project management;
Participate in the selection of prospective contractors, to include contract preparation, negotiation and award
Project cost control and reporting
Daily interface with Plant Manager to coordinate contractor and subcontractor activities that could affect plant operations
Liaison with local utility, government and regulatory bodies as required
Liaise and co-ordinate with lender's engineer, as required
Overall management responsibility over worksite safety to ensure an accident free project. Ensure safe working practices and HSE are adopted and adhered to throughout the project
Ensure Contactor and subcontractor compliance with QA/QC obligations under the associated contracts
Manage completion and testing of the facility in accordance with the Power Purchase Agreement and associated contracts
A full list of responsibilities will be made available to candidates upon application.

Candidates should be suitably qualified and have significant experience building thermal power projects internationally and be able to relocate to West Africa for the duration of the construction (20 months)

The package on offer for this position includes a generous salary plus benefits, accommodation and transport.

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Job Title O&M Support Manager – Power Station
Location Côte d'Ivoire, Non UK
Job Number 107746618
Posted 08/02/2012 (15:36)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV O&M Support Manager - Power Station

£Competitive Salary plus benefits, accommodation and transport

West Africa

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Operations and Maintenance Manager to play a lead role in integrating and settling up Operations and Maintenance procedures for a power station that's currently being converted from an Open Cycle Power/ Simple Cycle Power Station (OCGT/ SCCT) to a Combined Cycle plant (CCPP/ CCGT). The conversion process will include installing HRSG boilers, steam turbine, water treatment plant, cooling towers and all other balance of plant. Candidates MUST be able to speak, read and write in French and English.

Reporting to the power station General Manager the O&M Support Manager will be responsible for:

Liaising with the existing Operations and Maintenance teams to develop procedures and best practices for future plant O&M activities.
Developing training packages that will familiarise the O&M teams with their new responsibilities.
Reviewing and developing the existing CMMS to cope with the new areas of plant.
Creating a procurement plan that ensures the correct spares will be onsite following the conversion.
Reviewing and developing HSE and O&M procedures for the new equipment on site.
Being a key point of contact between the site, project teams and EPC contractor.
Assisting in all project related activities as required. Candidates should be suitably qualified and have significant experience in the operations and maintenance of thermal power stations, preferably CCGT/ CCPP Power Stations and be able to relocate to West Africa for the duration of the project.

The package on offer for this position includes a generous salary plus benefits, accommodation and transport.

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Job Title Technical Sales Engineer – (Lasers)
Salary/rate £25000 - £40000/annum
Location Crawley, West Sussex
Job Number 118436581
Posted 08/02/2012 (15:31)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Technical Sales Engineer - (Lasers), £25,000 - £40,000

Crawley, West Sussex

We require a Technical Sales Engineer to work for a Hi Technology Company based in Crawley, West Sussex. The candidate will have to have an understanding of high power industrial lasers and should be degree qualified or similar in an appropriate discipline.

You will be responsible for the sales development of company product, providing quotations, monitoring sales lead closure & pipeline development, providing input into monthly sales reports, supporting marketing & will develop sales using phone, face to face meetings & email etc

To be successful you will need to be educated to degree or equivalent with several years customer facing technical sales experience; be used to being busy selling products & know a lot of companies to target using your selling skills & be willing to work using own initiative. You must hold a full driving licence. Previous experience in the Laser, Photonic or Fibre Optic industry would be advantageous.

This position is based in Crawley, West Sussex and is commutable from London, Crawley, Horsham and Brighton. The successful candidate can expect a salary between £25,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience. If you are looking to further your career in the Photonic, Fibre Optic or Laser industry then this is a golden opportunity to further your career by joining an industry leader with a global presence. Please contact Tom at ASTUTE on 02392 221600 or send your CV to him at:
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Job Title Quality Manager - AS9100 / Aerospace
Location Havant, Hampshire
Job Number 117189969
Posted 08/02/2012 (12:55)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Quality Manager - AS9100 / Aerospace Havant, Hampshire Attractive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package including Pension, Bonus Scheme and Private Health care

One of the South Coast's leading Electronic / Engineering Manufacturers has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager. You'll need extensive AS9100 experience in order to succeed in this role with a privately owned and profitable business with an outstanding reputation in its' field.

The company is an accredited ISO9001-2008 business and is currently working towards AS9100 accreditation. You'll play a key role in the delivery and implementation of this standard. This is a great opportunity for someone from the Aerospace sector to play a big part in the future success of this innovative company.

The company design and manufacture a range of bespoke electronic products, primarily for the Aerospace and Military sectors. It produces a large range of products in small to medium sized batches in a fairly labour intensive process, so proven people management skills are crucial

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the Quality Department within a fast moving environment.

Key responsibilities will include;

" Management of the Quality Management System and continual improvement of the ISO9001:2008 certification. " Upgrading ISO9001 procedures, processes and systems to AS/EN 9100 standards " Establishing and maintaining Quality Objectives and effectiveness of the QMS system " Management of Qualification Testing and Documentation requirements for aviation products to appropriate industry standards including RTCA DO160, RTCA DO178, Boeing D6-36440 and Airbus standards " Managing and performing 1st and 2nd Party Audits " Monitoring and analysing Quality data using Lean Manufacturing, EFQM, JIT techniques " Instigating corrective and preventative actions " Reviewing Aerospace technical documentation requirements " Dealing with key customer queries / complaints " Perform Design reviews and ensuring customer's requirements are met " Developing relationships with suppliers

The company see this as a business critical role. You'll be part of the senior management team, working closely with the heads of other functions including Production and Engineering to drive improvements throughout the business. You'll report to the Managing Director and will help to define and deliver the goals of the business.

The role is based in Havant, Hampshire, close to motorway links and easily commutable from locations such as Southampton, Fareham, Chichester, Havant and Petersfield. Please forward your CV to
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Job Title Engineering Manager (Mechanical Design)
Location Havant, Hampshire
Job Number 107746450
Posted 08/02/2012 (12:18)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Engineering Manager (Mechanical Design)

Havant, Hampshire

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits including Bonus Scheme, Pension, Private Health cover

One of the South Coast's leading Manufacturers is looking for a new Engineering Manager. This is a permanent position for someone with a great track record in Mechanical Design Engineering. Our client primarily use Solidworks and AutoCad to create a wide range of bespoke electro-mechanical products for both commercial and military use. They have a team of eight Design Engineers (Mechanical and Electrical) who you would manage and mentor in this position.

An exciting and challenging role, you'll need to have proven experience in an Engineering Management position and be able to demonstrate experience in the following;

Leadership and mentoring of a team of Design Engineers
Ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time in a high pressure environment
Appreciation of Design for Qualification Testing
Project Planning / Project Management (Ideally using MS Project)
Ability to read and understand circuit diagrams
General leadership and ability to inspire / motivate a technical team This is a great opportunity to play a big part in the future success of a privately owned business who design and manufacture a range of bespoke products in small to medium sized batches. The bespoke nature of the products bring some inherent challenges as you'll continually be asked to create new innovative designs, source suppliers and get product through qualification testing in double quick time.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll be responsible for the Engineering department and will be a part of the senior management team, working closely with Production, Quality and Purchasing.

The role is based in Havant, Hampshire, close to motorway links and easily commutable from locations such as Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Chichester, and Petersfield.

The salary package will be dependent on skills and experience and is competitive, with an excellent benefits package which includes a bonus scheme.Please state your current package and notice period when applying and forward your CV

Astute Technical Recruitment / AstuteJobs are acting as an employment agency 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.


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Job Title DBA Developer - SQL / .Net
Salary/rate £40000 - £50000/annum Season ticket, Pension
Location City of London, London
Job Number 113579107
Posted 08/02/2012 (10:05)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV DBA Developer - SQL / .Net Central London £40-50k+ Pension, Healthcare, Employee Discount Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, 24/7 e-learning (salary dependent on experience)

A leading London based Software House require an experienced Development DBA to work as part of its development team (.NET developers, testers). They use most modern technology including VS Team System 2010, SQL Server 2008/Sybase 12, .Net 4.0, WPF, ASP.net 2.0, AJAX, Silverlight, n-tier architecture etc.

This is a development role requiring excellent skills and the ability to adapt quickly from one task to another. You will have experience of SQL Server 2005/2008 or Sybase database administration in a development environment together with experience of MS SQL/Sybase development - in particular performance tuning using stored procedures and functions to expert level.

Key accountabilities;

* Carry out development tasks assigned within architectural and design constraints. * Maintain database creation/upgrade scripts. * Performance tune SQL Server stored procedure and functions. * Test and document all work to a very high and consistent level.

Skills required;

* Experience of SQL Server 2005/2008 or Sybase database administration in a development environment. * Experience of MS SQL/Sybase development and in particular performance tuning using stored procedures and functions to expert level * Experience of Enterprise level web application development/support * Visual Studio ASP.NET and C# using Visual Studio 2008 or later * Experience with Team Foundation Server

Desired Skills:

* Experience of .NET 3.x/4.0 with WCF services Experience of Agile methodologies

The role is based in the City of London and will pay in the region of £40-50k + an excellent benefits package including Pension, Healthcare, Employee Discount Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, 24/7 e-learning. Please forward your CV to
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Job Title Control Room Operator / Operations Technician – SCADA - Birming
Location Cannock, Staffordshire
Job Number 117189919
Posted 07/02/2012 (17:21)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Control Room Operator / Operations Technician - Utilizing SCADA - Birmingham

A leading player in the Waste Management Sector seeks an experienced SCADA Technician/Control Room Operator/Operations Technician to join them on their new Anaerobic Digestion plant in the Birmingham area. With the Plant now fully operational this is an exciting opportunity to be involved with the UK's largest AD facilities, in a area which is becoming increasingly popular, due to the move away from traditional Landfill sites here in the UK.

The Role:
To efficiently assist the day to day operations of a new Anaerobic Digestion plant, which will be a 24/7 operation (shift pattern is 4 days on/off, alternating 12 hours day and night), controlling the flow and processing of waste, sludge and effluents by using the Control Room based SCADA Control systems.

You will be responsible for diagnosing operating problems and undertaking necessary corrective action. An analytical mind is requirement as you will be monitoring gauges, meters and control panels, using your judgement and experience to make adjustments to the process based on data analysis and interpretation. You will be responsible for the operation of pumps, engines and generators to ensure the safe and continuous running of the plant operations, communicating any problems to the maintenance / management team and at the same time keeping accurate, detailed records of all plant settings, output and PPM requirements.

You will also be responsible for ensuring health & safety and environmental compliance and contributing to continuous improvement in productivity and plant availability.

The Person:
Educated to a minimum of GCSE, or equivalent, in Maths and English the successful candidates will also need to demonstrate a strong analytical mind, with an NVQ Level 3 qualification, or equivalent in an engineering discipline. Prior experience in a Control Room/ Plant Operations role within a continuous process environment is essential.

Due to the new nature of the technology involved prior experience in the Composting / Green Waste / Food Waste / Water Treatment / Power Generation / Waste to Energy/ Energy from Waste sectors would be desirable.

To apply for this role, please forward a copy of your CV to Chris Jones at
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Job Title Commissioning Engineer Steam plant Plymouth
Salary/rate £40000 - £50000/annum Benefits
Location Plymouth, Devon
Job Number 107746115
Posted 07/02/2012 (16:17)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Commissioning Engineer Steam plant Plymouth

£40,000 to £50,000

A project engineer / commissioning engineer is required to join a leading provider of CHP systems / energy from waste (efw) incineration power generation technologies in the early stages of an exciting new project.

You will provide the best possible coordination of planning, erection & taking through installation & commissioning stages to the fully operational status of a state of the art combined heat & power, energy from waste plant, meeting every quality standard & at high operational reliability. You duties will include sub project coordination (civils, construction, steam raising process plant etc), overseeing of commissioning & planning of operational processes.

You should have a degree level (or equivalent experience) of education in mechanical or related engineering, combined with a proven track record in project management / commissioning engineering of power plant components & power generation facilities ideally water / steam cycles / CHP. A relevant amount of experience as a plant engineer in waste treatment or waste to energy would also be considered, ideally combined with project execution & project coordination.

They will consider ex services or marine engineers & managers with relevant project experience combined with relevant power / steam / boiler plant experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Matthew George on 02392 221600 or email
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Job Title Crestron / Lutron Service Engineer - London / Kent
Salary/rate £20000 - £40000/annum Van, Laptop, Phone, 4.5 day week
Location City of London, London
Job Number 112157388
Posted 07/02/2012 (11:18)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Crestron / Lutron Service Engineer - London / Kent £20-40k + Van, Laptop, Phone, 4.5 day week

The UK's leading Home Automation Technology provider are actively seeking an experienced Service Engineer who has in depth knowledge of Crestron and Lutron control systems. This is a permanent position, with 95% of your time spent in central London, and a salary of £20-40k dependent on experience, along with a company van, laptop, phone, and a 4.5 day working week.

You'll be excellent in customer facing situations and will have a proven track record in high end audio visual technology installations. It's absolutely essential that you have lots of experience working with Lutron and Crestron control systems. Our client have a large team of Crestron Control System Engineers and Repair Engineers at Head Office so you'll have a great support system to call upon when you face a particularly tricky project, and the great news is that the company wouldn't require you to be on call over Christmas, and very rarely the rest of the year!

If you have the Crestron / Lutron experience required please forward your CV to
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Job Title Software Programmers Crestron / AMX
Location Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Job Number 112157387
Posted 07/02/2012 (11:18)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Software Programmers x2 Crestron and AMX

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire

Negotiable Salary

Our client, a leader in Smart Home Technology and Marine Entertainment Systems require 2 x Software Programmers to join its growing work force. The Programmers will be responsible for the design and install in some of the most prestigious Homes and Super yachts across the world. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of Installation and Programming using AMX and Crestron and will have a degree on equivalent in Electronics or a similar field. The programmers will be expected to work on site so there will be the opportunity to travel around the world.

To apply for this role you need to have experience of

Design and installation of Crestron and AMX

Good Understanding of Ethernet Networks and Protocols

Knowledge of Computer Hardware and Connectivity e.g. RS232

If you have all of the above the please send your cv to
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Job Title Junior AV Engineer
Location Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Job Number 112157386
Posted 07/02/2012 (11:18)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Junior AV Engineer

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire

Negotiable Salary

A world leader in Smart Home Technology and Super Yacht Entertainment Systems requires a Junior AV Engineer to join its growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience with audio visual systems or have a good all round knowledge of electronics and their application as well as being appropriately qualified.

You will be involved with the installation and commissioning of various AV systems into home and Super Yachts, liaising with customers face to face and on the phone making sure that all projects are running smoothly and on time. You will need to have excellent computer skills and be able to use MS Office, Powerpoint and Excel, also any Graphics experience would be an advantage.

If you think you have what it takes then please send your cv to
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Job Title Intermediate Quantity Surveyor (Groundwork's only)
Salary/rate £28000 - £40000/annum Excellent Package
Location Braintree, Essex
Job Number 127263763
Posted 06/02/2012 (14:39)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Intermediate Quantity Surveyor (Groundwork's)

Essex

£DOE

You must have predominately Groundwork's experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the U.K to be considered for this position.

We are currently seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor for a fast growing Groundwork's/Civil Engineering company Based in the Essex region.

The ideal candidate will be post graduate with three years plus experience as a quantity surveyor working within Groundwork's and Civil Engineering.

The role reports directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will have responsibility for defined functions and elements of the project. The role is also supported by a Commercial Assistant.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be self motivated to assist the Senior QS with achieving pre-determined deadlines for monthly reporting on all of the commercial aspects associated with the project.

Typical tasks may include:

Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client;

Undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work;

Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies;

Performing risk and value management and cost control;

Advising on procurement strategy;

Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;

Preparing and analysing costings for tenders;

Allocating work to subcontractors;

Providing advice on contractual claims;

Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;

Valuing completed work and arranging payments;

Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use;

Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.

Recent U.K experience with a Groundwork's/Civil Engineering business is essential as is location close to Essex.

To apply for this position please forward your CV to Stuart Roberts at ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd by email
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Job Title Project Engineers - Nuclear
Location Derby, Derbyshire
Job Number 107744981
Posted 03/02/2012 (17:38)
Agency/Employer Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
DescriptionRegister your CV Project Engineers - Nuclear
Derby (With some limited travel)
Minimum 1 year contract term
Rates Negotiable

We are seeking experienced Project Engineers from the Nuclear sector to work for a leading Consultancy in Risk Management and Safety Engineering to provide technical expertise to a very prestigious client based in Derby.

This role may very well suit candidates with a Navy Background as it will be advantageous if candidates applying have MoD/Navy Nuclear Propulsion Systems experience and/or Submarine Berthing Facilities experience too. All relevant qualifications and experience will be taken in to consideration. Candidates MUST have SC Level SECURITY CLEARNACE!!!

The details of the role are as follows:

Responsibilities for this role include providing budgetary, financial, planning and contractual support
and involves working with, and alongside, a specified Work Package Owner (WPO) in delivering
the assigned scope of work for the particular allocated Work Breakdown Structure areas. This is a key customer-facing role which requires work to be carried out with the Business Units Technical Leads (Submarines) and directly with external customers to achieve agreed objectives and deliver (contractual) commitments. The PE has to fully understand customer requirements and business opportunities and maintains effective customer interfaces. The PE is also required to maintain project plans and undertake regular internal and external reporting as required. With previous experience in a project role, gained with the nuclear industry, the PE has good project management skills and is able to work on their own initiative and has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels. The PE has extensive problem solving experience and is able to construct business cases and proposals in order to meet any evolving customer and business need.

Essential Experience:

The successful candidate should have minimum five years experience within the nuclear industry and special note will
Be taken of experience in naval nuclear propulsion systems, and submarine berthing facilities.

Key Requirements and Competencies:

- Previous submarine/nuclear experience is essential
- Action oriented
- Customer focused
- Able to set priorities
- Drives for results
- Flexibility to deal with change
- Strong interpersonal skills to work within a fast paced organization
- Working knowledge of Company Project Management and Financial Management tools
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).

The role is for up to 6 Project Engineers working on a contract basis for a minimum of 12 months on the client's site in Derby. Rates are negotiable. There may also be some minimal travel to other sites so it is essential that candidates applying also have a full UK/EU Driving Licence.

DONT FORGET THAT SC SECURITY CLEARNANCE IS ESSENTIAL!!!

To apply please e-mail your CV to Stuart Clark at ASTUTE Technical Recruitment,
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Contract Length 12 months
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