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Electrical Systems Specialist Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We are seeking an Electrical Systems Specialist to join our Design Engineering Delivery team at our Capenhurst site. In this role, you will support the delivery of high‑quality engineering solutions across Urenco’s Medium Frequency (MF) Variable Speed Drive (VSD) System portfolio, working with multiple internal customers. You will contribute across the full system lifecycle, including detailed design, supply chain surveillance, design refresh and re‑qualification, design change management, supplier qualification, documentation and training. Acting as a technical specialist, you will support the Senior Electrical System Specialist in design development, design specification and the safety basis of design. The role involves investigating and developing MF Drive System design concepts, supporting feasibility and optioneering studies and applying engineering standards to both existing and new hardware and software designs. You will execute detailed design activities both in‑house and in collaboration with external MF Drive System integrators, identifying best‑available technologies to support robust and compliant design delivery. You will also provide technical input and advice on Medium Frequency Drive Systems, hardware and software design and engineering specifications to stakeholders across the Urenco Group, contributing to consistent, high‑quality system outcomes. At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you’ll do: • Safety & Compliance: Promote a proactive safety culture, using analysis and learning‑from‑experience to drive continuous improvement and support safe, compliant design., • Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Identify and deliver improvements to MF Drive System performance, efficiency, and design processes, applying technological advances, industry best practice, and operational lessons learned. Ensure plant designs incorporate appropriate safety features., • Design Development & Optioneering: Define and evaluate MF Drive System engineering options, contributing to feasibility studies, optioneering and best‑available‑technology assessments., • Design Refresh & Re‑qualification: Manage design refresh and re‑qualification activities for MF Drive Systems, working closely with the Senior Electrical System Specialist to implement upgrades based on performance, technology, regulatory requirements and customer feedback., • Detailed Design & Integration: Produce detailed designs for Medium Frequency Drive Systems, ensuring effective integration with system requirements, architecture and performance criteria., • Support the delivery of Core Plant Technology (CPT) detailed design packages related to MF Drive System equipment., • Requirements & Verification: Capture, interpret and develop system functional requirements using V‑Model lifecycle processes., • Support hardware and software testing, verification, FAT, SAT, commissioning and handover for new MF Drive Systems., • Technical Collaboration: Act as a technical specialist in Drive Systems, working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure designs meet project schedules, budgets and customer needs., • Design Change Management: Support design change management, ensuring changes are assessed, documented and implemented effectively with minimal disruption to ongoing work., • Customer Training & Operational Support: Provide training and technical support on the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of MF Drive Systems., • Support existing facilities by analysing and testing legacy MF Drive System hardware and software to capture and document functional requirements., • Post‑Implementation Review: Contribute electrical systems expertise to post‑implementation reviews, feeding back into Design Authority from a safety, licensing, operational and asset management perspective. What do you need to thrive in this role? Education • Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent qualification., • Recognised experience within the relevant technical expertise area., • Proven ability to analyse and model complex engineering problems and develop advanced design solutions., • Practical experience in design and engineering roles within an industrial or technical environment., • In‑depth knowledge of variable speed drive system hardware and software design., • Strong technical expertise in analogue electronics and power electronics., • Experience using drive system modelling tools such as MATLAB and Simulink., • Experience with logic device programming, including ASICs and FPGAs., • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, TCP/IP, and Profibus., • Experience working with relevant industry standards, including IEC 60146 and IEC 61800. Travel: The role requires regular travel to Urenco facilities worldwide. What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: • Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days. Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days., • Family-Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work-life balance and family needs., • Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance., • Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution., • Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single coverage with the option to purchase additional benefits., • Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and other options tailored to your lifestyle, with tax and National Insurance savings., • Training & Development: A focus on continuous learning, with personalised training packages to support your career growth, including mandatory health and safety courses. Security vetting Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

Senior Estimator – Warrington - Civil Engineering, Rail, Aviation, Power, Highways – Permanent - £70-85,000 salary My client deliver maintenance frameworks, capital delivery and complex civil engineering across the UK, including bridge reconstruction, environmental infrastructure, highways, tunnels, and utility installations to name but a few. They are looking for an Estimator who can work in a fast-paced environment working on multi-disciplinary projects for a diverse range of clients. their project portfolio includes: ? Highways & Roads ? Under bridges, Overbridges & Footbridges ? Tunnels & Station Infrastructure ? Flood Alleviation & Repairs ? Earthworks & Embankments ? Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & Telecoms About the Role: The Senior Estimator will be responsible for estimating contracts and projects during the pre-contract/tender stage for a range of civil engineering projects, This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced work-winning team involved in multi-disciplinary civils projects across a variety of sectors. Key Responsibilities: • Control, and administration of tender documentation, • Preparation and management of tenders through to delivery, • Presentation of tenders to senior management at tender review meetings, • Liaison with the Supply Chain team in respect of placing supplier/subcontractor enquiries, • Technical and commercial appraisal of construction labour, plant, materials, and temporary works, • Take-offs from drawings and production of cost-effective tenders from first principles, • Preparation of tender submission documents, • Preparation of estimating reports, • Previous experience as a Senior Estimator in multi-disciplinary civil engineering sectors such as rail, highways, aviation, and/or utilities and power, • First Principles Estimating experience, • Civil engineering project experience, • Experience as a Senior Estimator in a civil engineering contractor organisation, • Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience, • Company Car or Car Allowance, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service), • Company contributory Pension scheme, • Life Insurance, • Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards JBRP1_UKTJ

C&I Engineer Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (based on experience) Permanent Opportunity Location: Capenhurst, Chester Our client, a leading nuclear technology business, are actively seeking C&I Engineers to join their business. In this role, you will support the delivery of Control & Instrumentation (C&I) design solutions for projects and work packages related to Core Process Technology (CPT). You will ensure deliverables align with the customer's functional requirements and agreed project standards and schedules. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a technically advanced engineering environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and international suppliers. Key Responsibilities Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance Produce detailed technical specifications, including: Develop control system design specifications and simulation programs Generate hardware specifications for control systems Work closely with subcontractors, including reviewing and approving detailed design drawings Review suppliers' test specifications and attend factory acceptance tests Collaborate with section engineers and specialists to ensure successful delivery of engineering requirements Present technical information during design and technical reviews Conduct customer-facing presentations, demonstrations of equipment, or software Analyse plant process, commissioning, and test data to identify performance improvements Develop and maintain core design standards for control system engineering Contribute to project proposals, including cost estimates and schedules Manage project deliverables and provide status reporting to stakeholders Travel to European suppliers and ETC/customer sites when required Equipment functional specifications Control system logic specifications Qualifications & Experience Essential Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline Experience specifying or designing control systems within process industries Ability to produce high-quality technical specifications and reports Experience managing subcontractors and reviewing design deliverables Knowledge of: PLC hardware (I/O capability, communications networks, power requirements) Control cabinet design Instrumentation design (measurement techniques, ranges, accuracy, EMC) PLC programming standards SCADA design, configuration, and alarm management Experience with equipment testing and validation Strong interpersonal skills and computer literacy Desirable Familiarity with compliance standards such as UKCA, CE, and UL Experience working in multinational engineering organisations Ability to speak French or German in addition to English Benefits The company offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package, including: Company performance bonus 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 days after 6 years' service) Individual Private Healthcare. ‎ All statutory Bank Holidays. Optional Working from home up to 2 days per week (subject to security and business need) One additional day-off every 4 weeks Generous flexi-time Flexi day-off once per month subject to accumulated working hours Company Sick Pay Defined contribution pension scheme For more information, please contact Scarlet Wilson. TPBN1_UKTJ

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a C&I Commissioning Engineer to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based inChester, Cheshire. The C&I Commissioning Engineer comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £525.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Responsibile for all Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Review and validate loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Coordinate commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant with the Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer. Develop and execute detailed commissioning procedures, method statements, and test documentation aligned with OEM and EPC requirements. Lead functional testing during cold commissioning, ensuring correct interlocks, alarms, permissives, and cause & effect matrices are fully validated. Hot commissioning activities including first fire, steam blows, turbine rolling, and grid synchronisation from a controls and instrumentation perspective. Troubleshoot control system faults, signal issues, communication errors, and instrumentation performance during live...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2x C&I Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based inChester, Cheshire. The 2x C&I Commissioning Technicians come with a day rate from £450.00 to £475.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: • Carry out Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility., • Perform loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation., • Assist with commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant., • Ideally have Valmet DCS experience on a power generation project., • Follow and implement commissioning procedures, method statements, and test documentation in line with OEM and EPC requirements., • Support functional testing during cold commissioning, verifying interlocks, alarms, permissives, and cause & effect functionality., • Participate in hot commissioning activities including first fire, steam blows, turbine rolling, and grid synchronisation from a C&I perspective., • Identify and assist in troubleshooting control system faults, signal issues,...

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Control Systems Engineer - Chester (Hybrid) Are you a C&I Engineer who enjoys producing clear, well-thought-out specifications? Do you like working across the full design lifecycle, from concept through to testing? Are you looking for a technically challenging role with flexibility built in? What's in it for you ·Salary up to £74,000 ·Company performance bonus ·25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option of an extra 2 days per month due flexi-arrangements ·Private healthcare (individual cover) ·Hybrid working - up to 2 days from home per week (subject to security and business need) ·Company sick pay ·Defined contribution pension scheme ·Life assurance - 7x annual salary What will you be doing? ·Producing detailed technical specifications, including functional and control system logic specifications ·Developing control system designs, logic simulations and performance models ·Specifying control system hardware and instrumentation ·Working with subcontractors, reviewing and approving detailed design drawings ·Reviewing supplier test specifications and attending factory acceptance tests ·Supporting technical reviews and presenting design information internally and to customers ·Analysing plant, commissioning and test data to identify performance improvements ·Developing and maintaining control system design standards ·Supporting project proposals, including schedules and cost forecasts ·Managing deliverables and providing clear status updates to stakeholders ·Occasional travel to European suppliers and customer sites Where you'll be doing it You'll be based at a specialist engineering facility near Chester, working for a high-tech engineering business delivering complex control and instrumentation solutions within a highly regulated environment. The work is technically demanding, safety-focused and long-term in nature. What you'll need ·A degree in Electrical, Electronic or a related engineering discipline ·Experience specifying or designing control systems in process or industrial environments ·Strong ability to produce high-quality technical specifications and reports ·Experience working with and overseeing subcontractors ·Knowledge of PLC hardware, I/O, networks and power supplies ·Understanding of control cabinet design and construction ·Experience with instrumentation design, including accuracy, EMC and measurement techniques ·Awareness of standards such as UKCA, CE and UL ·Knowledge of PLC programming standards and SCADA design principles ·Practical experience supporting equipment testing ·Good communication skills and strong IT literacy ·French or German language skills would be beneficial, but not essential We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We are seeking an Electrical Systems Specialist to join our Design Engineering Delivery team at our Capenhurst site. In this role, you will support the delivery of high‑quality engineering solutions across Urenco’s Medium Frequency (MF) Variable Speed Drive (VSD) System portfolio, working with multiple internal customers. You will contribute across the full system lifecycle, including detailed design, supply chain surveillance, design refresh and re‑qualification, design change management, supplier qualification, documentation and training. Acting as a technical specialist, you will support the Senior Electrical System Specialist in design development, design specification and the safety basis of design. The role involves investigating and developing MF Drive System design concepts, supporting feasibility and optioneering studies and applying engineering standards to both existing and new hardware and software designs. You will execute detailed design activities both in‑house and in collaboration with external MF Drive System integrators, identifying best‑available technologies to support robust and compliant design delivery. You will also provide technical input and advice on Medium Frequency Drive Systems, hardware and software design and engineering specifications to stakeholders across the Urenco Group, contributing to consistent, high‑quality system outcomes. At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you’ll do: Safety & Compliance: Promote a proactive safety culture, using analysis and learning‑from‑experience to drive continuous improvement and support safe, compliant design. Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Identify and deliver improvements to MF Drive System performance, efficiency, and design processes, applying technological advances, industry best practice, and operational lessons learned. Ensure plant designs incorporate appropriate safety features. Design Development & Optioneering: Define and evaluate MF Drive System engineering options, contributing to feasibility studies, optioneering and best‑available‑technology assessments. Design Refresh & Re‑qualification: Manage design refresh and re‑qualification activities for MF Drive Systems, working closely with the Senior Electrical System Specialist to implement upgrades based on performance, technology, regulatory requirements and customer feedback. Detailed Design & Integration: Produce detailed designs for Medium Frequency Drive Systems, ensuring effective integration with system requirements, architecture and performance criteria. Support the delivery of Core Plant Technology (CPT) detailed design packages related to MF Drive System equipment. Requirements & Verification: Capture, interpret and develop system functional requirements using V‑Model lifecycle processes. Support hardware and software testing, verification, FAT, SAT, commissioning and handover for new MF Drive Systems. Technical Collaboration: Act as a technical specialist in Drive Systems, working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure designs meet project schedules, budgets and customer needs. Design Change Management: Support design change management, ensuring changes are assessed, documented and implemented effectively with minimal disruption to ongoing work. Customer Training & Operational Support: Provide training and technical support on the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of MF Drive Systems. Support existing facilities by analysing and testing legacy MF Drive System hardware and software to capture and document functional requirements. Post‑Implementation Review: Contribute electrical systems expertise to post‑implementation reviews, feeding back into Design Authority from a safety, licensing, operational and asset management perspective. What do you need to thrive in this role? Education Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent qualification. Preferred: Postgraduate degree or additional professional training in a science or engineering discipline relevant to the role. Experience & Technical Expertise Recognised experience within the relevant technical expertise area. Proven ability to analyse and model complex engineering problems and develop advanced design solutions. Practical experience in design and engineering roles within an industrial or technical environment. In‑depth knowledge of variable speed drive system hardware and software design. Strong technical expertise in analogue electronics and power electronics. Experience using drive system modelling tools such as MATLAB and Simulink. Experience with logic device programming, including ASICs and FPGAs. Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, TCP/IP, and Profibus. Experience working with relevant industry standards, including IEC 60146 and IEC 61800. Travel: The role requires regular travel to Urenco facilities worldwide. What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days. Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days. Family-Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work-life balance and family needs. Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance. Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution. Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single coverage with the option to purchase additional benefits. Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and other options tailored to your lifestyle, with tax and National Insurance savings. Training & Development: A focus on continuous learning, with personalised training packages to support your career growth, including mandatory health and safety courses. Security vetting Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer A genuinely superb & quite unique opportunity to join a market leading business to help setting up and shaping a plant / department. Lots of opportunities for advancement. The Job: • This is a new section of a modern plant so a great time to join. Initially help with improving performance of state of the art machinery., • Ensure H&S and compliance within mechanical engineering team., • Support and influence mechanical engineering strategy, ensuring strategy is delivered across the site., • Support implementation of reliability to ensure min downtime through data driven approaches., • Machinery will include things like, various types of pumps, gearboxes, motors, fans, rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, conveyors, CHP. The Person: • HNC level mechanical engineering or similar., • Ability to be flexible and part of a dynamic and fast growing team and division that will develop and evolve., • Good interpersonal skills - communication, stakeholder engagement. Nice to have but not essential: • Project experience – expansion, modernisation, new plant., • Installation, commissioning, start-up of machines and equipment., • BOAS or / and steam boiler expertise, • DCS systems knowledge Salary: £47,500 + 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + pension + life assurance + excellent career progression Location: Deeside Hours: Monday to Friday daytime (7-3 / 8-4 / 9-5) To apply send CV to Tim Fawcett at Control Recruitment Solutions or contact us via the office number. Key; mechanical maintenance engineer; reliability engineer; mechanical engineering supervisor project manager; project engineer; maintenance manager; maintenance lead; mechanical supervisor; area engineer; section engineer; maintenance engineering; engineering maintenance manager; steam, comah; boiler; pressure; plant; pssr; mechanical engineering; maintenance engineer; tissue, paper, paper mill; hrsg; PLC, dcs; commissioning; superheated steam; steam generator; Manufacturing; propulsion; power; chemical; navy; marine; pressure vessels; tanks; heat exchangers; marine engineer; Plant Engineering; Marine Engineering; hydraulics; combustion engineering; renewable, biomass; CHP; combined heat and power; high pressure steam; steam; recycling; rising; reliability; turn key; bespoke; materials handling; solids handling; process machinery; aluminium; food; pharmaceutical; plastics; chemicals; feeds; mixers; hoppers; silos; tanks; heat exchangers; pressure vessels

Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We are looking for a Senior Cost Engineer to join us at our Capenhurst site. In this role, you will provide cost engineering leadership as a hands-on practitioner across the full asset lifecycle for Plant Design and Engineering. You will develop and maintain robust cost models, baselines and forecasts, ensuring full alignment with PMO and Finance, compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, and clear reporting that supports effective decision making. You will be the owner of engineering cost modelling and cost control during design phases, working within the governance framework set by Project Controls. You will also own and maintain the engineering estimating standards, templates and underlying data model, acting as the intelligent customer for cost information across SAP and Primavera P6. The role is critical in safeguarding project value through strong cost controls, rigorous change management and proactive stakeholder engagement. At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you’ll do: Cost Modelling and Design Phase Control Lead engineering cost modelling and cost control during all design phases, ensuring clear handovers to PMO, Finance and Commercial. Build and maintain robust parametric and analytical cost models that support accurate forecasting. Set and update integrated cost baselines that align scope, schedule and resources across stakeholders. Estimating Standards and Data Governance Own engineering estimating standards, templates and data models, acting as the intelligent customer for cost data across SAP and Primavera P6. Maintain strong data lineage and version control to ensure accuracy and traceability. Change Management and Risk Alignment Work with PMO to manage change, keeping cost and schedule baselines aligned. Quantify risk and opportunity impacts and support recovery or optimisation plans. Contract and Commercial Support Support contract management, including change order reviews, invoice validation and benchmarking. Provide independent cost challenge to protect commercial value. Process Ownership and Continuous Improvement Define and maintain cost control processes, tools and templates. Manage the complexity classification framework and maintain historical cost and labour databases for continuous improvement. Labour Estimation and Advanced Techniques Lead estimation of senior engineering labour across multiple disciplines. • Apply probabilistic techniques such as Monte Carlo analysis for contingency setting on high novelty or R&D work. Strategic Cost Advisory Serve as the primary engineering cost advisor at project initiation, funding submissions and gate reviews. Align estimating assumptions across Engineering, Project Controls and Finance. Compliance, Assurance and Reporting Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial standards and regulatory requirements and maintain audit ready documentation. Produce dashboards and concise narrative reports that highlight performance, risks, opportunities and recommended actions for Design Managers and leadership. What do you need to thrive in this role? Education and Professional Credentials Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Cost Engineering or a related technical field. Advanced qualifications or professional accreditations such as DACE, ACostE or AACE International (CCP or CCE) are preferred. Technical and Digital Skills Strong capability with SAP S4 HANA, Primavera P6 EPPM and advanced Excel including Power Query, Power Pivot and VBA. Power BI expertise. Experience with tools such as @RISK for Monte Carlo analysis, SAP Ariba and Power Automate is desirable. Industry and Functional Experience Five to eight years of experience in cost engineering, project controls or engineering planning within regulated, asset intensive sectors such as nuclear, energy, defence or heavy industry. Proven ability to build cost models from first principles that are accessible for non-specialists. Demonstrated experience integrating cost and schedule to manage baselines and change. Estimating and Labour Modelling Strong experience estimating specialist senior engineering labour across multiple disciplines and design maturity stages. Systems Operation and Governance Hands on experience using SAP and Primavera P6 to control costs, manage commitments, integrate cost and schedule performance using earned value methods and implement approved baseline changes with full audit trail. What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days. Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days. Family-Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work-life balance and family needs. Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance. Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution. Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single coverage with the option to purchase additional benefits. Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and other options tailored to your lifestyle, with tax and National Insurance savings. Training & Development: A focus on continuous learning, with personalised training packages to support your career growth, including mandatory health and safety courses. Security vetting Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we are implementing anonymized CV screening. Your CV will be presented without any personal information that could identify you (e.g., name, contact details, age, gender, etc.). This helps us focus on your qualifications and potential, ensuring a fair and unbiased assessment process. As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2x C&I Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based inChester, Cheshire. The 2x C&I Commissioning Technicians come with a day rate from £450.00 to £475.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Carry out Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Perform loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Assist with commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant. Ideally have Valmet DCS experience on a power generation project. Follow and implement commissioning procedures, method statements, and test documentation in line with OEM and EPC requirements. Support functional testing during cold commissioning, verifying interlocks, alarms, permissives, and cause & effect functionality. Participate in hot commissioning activities including first fire, steam blows, turbine rolling, and grid synchronisation from a C&I perspective. Identify and assist in troubleshooting control system faults, signal issues, communication errors, and instrumentation performance during commissioning. Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and process commissioning teams to support safe and coordinated system energisation. Adhere to site safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and commissioning risk assessments during all testing phases. Support performance testing, emissions monitoring validation, and completion of commissioning documentation for handover to operations. Location, day rate and timeframe of the C&I Commissioning Technician positions: Chester, Cheshire £450.00 to £475.00 per day outside IR35 Immediate start date 6 months INDPOW Astute 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

Client Rep Site Manager in Chester for a 9 month contract role. Inside IR35 £55-58/h, 10h/day, 5 days a week Primary Objectives * Safety Assurance: To enforce a "Zero Harm" culture in a high-risk environment * Environmental Assurance; To enforce specification requirements relating to waste management, compliance with planning permissions, Station Environmental Permit and Natural Resources Wales restrictions relating to both contamination and ecology. * Asset Protection: To ensure demolition works do not impact adjacent live high pressure gas infrastructure or operational plant areas. * Contract Governance: To validate the contractor's progress, quality of work, and payment applications. * Compliance and effective risk management: Achieve compliance with the Employer's Requirements and report on the Contractor's risk management performance. * Organisation and Leadership of the site team. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Oversight * CDM Compliance: Act as the primary site contact for CDM (Construction Design and Management) duties on behalf of the Client. * Review of Safe Systems of Work: Critically review and comment on the Contractor's Demolition Phase Plan, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Lift Plans prior to high-risk activities such as permits for work near HV cables or pressurised systems. * Management of wastes: Oversee the removal of wastes including residual hazardous materials to conform with WRAP and CLAIRE protocols and Station Permit. Verify tonnages and quantities measured by contractor. * Jointly responsible with HSSE Manager for creation and introduction of an effective project-specific HSSE management system including an HSSE plan. * Implementation and application of the HSSE management system and the HSSE plan with the HSSE team and active support of the other project team in implementing the HSSE management system in all phases of the project, particularly on the demolition site. * Organize and implement safety meetings and inspections with the demolition companies, including documentation and assessment of the results with regard to safety and health protection. * Record, document and communicate accidents, near-accidents and other HSSE incidents for client to input to HSE management system. * Monitoring and auditing the project organization and the contractors in all phases and areas of the project with regard to implementation and compliance of the HSSE management system incl. the HSSE plan and fulfilment of the defined HSSE requirements and the corresponding laws and legal regulations. • Technical input and HSSE advice in setting and planning the demolition site setup. * Creation of a rescue, alarm and evacuation plan and ensure its implementation. Essential Qualifications & Experience * Experience: Minimum 10 years in construction/engineering, with at least 5 years dedicated to Power/Process Industry working or Demolition. Demonstrable relevant experience as a Client's Representative, Owner's Engineer, Clerk of Works, Resident Engineer or Demolition Site Manager. * Experience of progress reporting, report writing and issuing of instructions or variations * Experience of undertaking safety investigations * Experience of progress reporting, report writing and issuing of instructions or variations * Experience of undertaking safety, health and environmental investigations and HSSEQ audits * A good command of English is essential. Education & Certifications: * Construction/Engineering Degree/HND preferred * CSCS Card - Manager/Black Card * NEBOSH General Certificate preferred * Asbestos Awareness (P402 or P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings or equivalent). * Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) training preferred. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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