Energy Sector Expertise
Astute People is a UK-based energy recruitment agency founded in 2006 by Terry Buckel, delivering technical recruitment across energy and infrastructure sectors including Power Generation, Nuclear, Renewables, and Data Centres — partnering with employers and candidates across permanent and contract recruitment.
Power Generation
Recruiting engineers across conventional and thermal power markets including CCGT, OCGT, CHP, biomass and energy-from-waste.
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Nuclear
Specialist nuclear recruitment across operational sites, new build programmes and decommissioning projects including Sizewell C.
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Renewables
Supporting wind, solar, hydrogen, battery storage and emerging clean energy technologies across UK and international markets.
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Data Centres
Delivering talent for hyperscale, colocation and mission-critical digital infrastructure across M&E, commissioning and operations.
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International
Global recruitment support across UK, Europe, Middle East, North America and Asia-Pacific energy and engineering markets.
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People First
Every decision we make starts with people — candidates, clients and our own team.
High-Quality Delivery
We are thorough, committed and focused on getting the right result every time.
Transparent Partnerships
Long-term relationships built on honesty, transparency and consistent delivery.
Deep Sector Expertise
20+ years embedded in energy markets gives our consultants unmatched sector knowledge.
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Hire specialist energy talent
Access our network of 100,000+ pre-qualified energy sector professionals across permanent, contract and retained recruitment.
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Browse live vacancies across power generation, nuclear, renewables, data centres and international energy markets.
Search Energy JobsRecognised for quality and compliance
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Our Story
How Astute began and the values that have shaped 20 years of specialist recruitment.
Meet the Team
The specialist consultants behind every Astute hire — embedded in the markets they serve.
CSR
Our commitment to people, communities and a more sustainable energy future.
Awards
Industry recognition for quality, service excellence and specialist recruitment delivery.
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Recruitment careers in Portsmouth with structured training, progression and standout benefits.
Contact Us
Speak to our specialist consultants about your hiring needs or next career move.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We specialise in technical recruitment across energy, power generation, nuclear, renewables, data centres and engineering sectors — both in the UK and internationally.
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Yes — we deliver permanent recruitment, contract recruitment, retained search and executive search across all our specialist sectors.
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Power generation, nuclear, renewables (wind, solar, hydrogen, battery storage), data centres and international energy markets across UK, Europe, Middle East, North America and APAC.
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Upload your CV via our CV upload page and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch about relevant opportunities.