Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with an Operations and Maintenance specialist supporting utility-scale ground-mounted solar farms across the UK and Europe. We are seeking an Ecology and Civils Operative to join the team, helping maintain, manage, and enhance solar farm sites while delivering key biodiversity and civils responsibilities. This role offers a salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience, along with a company vehicle and fuel card. If you are new to the ecology field or a CIEEM-accredited professional seeking hands-on experience and exposure to renewable energy projects, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and experienced team. Responsibilities and Duties: As a Ecologist and Civils Operative you will; Biodiversity and Ecology Provide expert advice on site biodiversity in collaboration with the Line Manager. Conduct biodiversity surveys across sites, including Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and reporting. Implement and advise on biodiversity improvements and enhancements. Support delivery of Landscape and Ecological Management Plans (LEMPs) and Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs) for solar farm sites. Contribute to the Integrated Management System to uphold quality, safety, and environmental objectives. Prepare proposals and reports on biodiversity initiatives for internal and client review. Civils Operative Support Assist with ongoing maintenance of solar farm sites in line with PPM schedules Take responsibility for planting, establishment and care of new plants, grass cutting and strimming on site grounds Carry out targeted weed management and spraying as required Assist with routine maintenance and operation of site machinery Manage, store and safely use all substances in line with COSHH Compliance Support with other installation tasks including cable trenching Repair and replace perimeter fencing, posts and wires as needed Work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and site-specific Health & Safety requirements Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Full, clean UK driving licence. A professional degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Land Management, or a related discipline. Membership of CIEEM (Student, Qualifying, or Associate level preferred). Practical land-based or ecological field experience, supported by LANTRA or equivalent qualifications (e.g. tractor driving, brush cutting, City & Guilds / PA weed spraying), would be advantageous Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following: Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions. A strong team player with excellent communication skills. Flexible to travel to sites, including occasional overnight stays. A practical, proactive, and 'can-do' mindset. Salary and benefits of the Ecologist and Civils Operative role Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience Access to company van and tools 25 days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) Additional holiday with long service Private healthcare, pension, and discretionary bonus Wellbeing programmes Life insurance Critical Illness insurance Death in service Training Provided INDREN Astute People 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. 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. JBRP1_UKTJ

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy power company in UK and Ireland to recruit a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to work across their fleet in their central engineering team The Lead Electrical Project Engineer role comes with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, and can be based anywhere across the UK click apply for full job details

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with an innovative property solutions provider, dedicated to simplifying home energy upgrades, to recruit a field-based Lead Air Source Heat Pump Engineer in Southern England with hands-on installation experience to join their growing team. The strategically important Lead Air Source Heat Pump Engineer role comes with a salary between £45,000- £55,000, dependi click apply for full job details

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company in the UK to recruit an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician for its site in North Yorkshire. The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £48,000 and a bonus. If you are an apprentice trained EC&I Technician with experience on heavy industrial sites and looking to work then submit your CV to click apply for full job details

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Site Scheduler on an 18-month contract for a construction project, working full time on site, in North London. Key skills Generate Site System Time Schedules (S-STS) for the execution of the phase on site, based on overall project time schedule Build the Site System Time Schedule as an integrated construction project Control schedule, based on contract sc click apply for full job details

Astute Peoples Power team are working exclusively with Encompass Digital Media, a global technology provider who operate a relay station & power station located in the Ascension Islands. This unique opportunity is responsible for overseeing the operation & maintenance of the relay station, power plant and supporting assets which provides Southern Africa with the BBC World News Service click apply for full job details

Astutes Power Team are recruiting for an Outage Planner to support a fleet of Biomass and Energy from Waste Power Stations across the United Kingdom. Working within the centralised Engineering Team, you'll be responsible for coordinating the development, monitoring and delivery of outage work scopes across the facilities click apply for full job details

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading processing company to recruit a Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to work at their site in Kings Lynn. The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician comes with a salary of up to £57,000 + benefits. If you are a HNC qualified E&I Technician with experience working on heavy industrial sites then upload your CV to apply today click apply for full job details

Astute's Team is partnering with a leading provider of Technical Publications to global OEMs, to recruit a Technical Author for the Nuclear Sector. The Technical Author role comes with a salary of up to £50,000, private medical insurance, life assurance and various other company benefits. If you're an experienced Technical Author, with experience working on Engineering documents and are looking to click apply for full job details

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with an industry leader in the nuclear sector, delivering projects across decommissioning, radioactive waste management and environmental restoration. They support the full nuclear project lifecycle, from consultancy and R&D through to site installation and high-hazard decommissioning works and are looking to recruit a Lead Consultant for a large project in Alde click apply for full job details

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Senior Asset Management Consultant on a contractual, ad/hoc basis. Key skills required for the Senior Asset Management Consultant role Provide strategic advice on asset management policy, strategy and governance Align asset management frameworks to organisational objectives and risk appetite Support ISO 55001 alignment and maturity development Articulate be click apply for full job details

Astutes Power Team are recruiting for a Senior Outage Planner to support a fleet of Biomass and Energy from Waste Power Stations across the United Kingdom. Working within the centralised Engineering Team, you'll be responsible for leading a team of planners and coordinating the development, monitoring and delivery of outage work scopes across the facilities click apply for full job details

Astutes Power Team are recruiting for a Senior Outage Planner to support a fleet of Biomass and Energy from Waste Power Stations across the United Kingdom. Working within the centralised Engineering Team, you'll be responsible for leading a team of planners and coordinating the development, monitoring and delivery of outage work scopes across the facilities click apply for full job details

Astute's Renewables team are partnering with an established agricultural business who own and operate an anaerobic digestion plant to compliment their farming and animal rearing business. We're looking to recruit a Plant Operator for a site near Melton Mowbray. The Plant Operator will play a vital role in ensuring the day to day running of the plant click apply for full job details