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The specialist consultants behind every Astute hire — embedded in the markets they serve, focused on the people who deliver in them. Our team supports employers, hiring managers and talent acquisition teams with permanent and contract recruitment for technical, engineering, operations and project-critical roles across UK and international energy infrastructure markets.
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Aaron Rayner
Senior Recruitment Partner
RenewableAaron Rayner is a Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People, specialising in anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas recruitment across the UK renewable energy sector.
Aaron Hazzard
Recruitment Partner
NuclearAaron Hazzard is a Recruitment Partner at Astute People, specialising in nuclear recruitment across the UK.
Adam Nash
Account Manager
NuclearAdam Nash is an Account Manager at Astute People, specialising in nuclear contract recruitment across the UK.
Arjun Patel
Principal Recruitment Partner
PowerArjun Patel is a Principal Recruitment Partner at Astute People, specialising in power generation recruitment across the UK and international energy sector.
Brian Burton
Talent Specialist
PowerBrian Burton is a Talent Specialist at Astute, having joined in July 2026, supporting the servicing and O&M team.
Callum Summers
Senior Talent Specialist
PowerCallum Summers is a Senior Talent Specialist at Astute People, specialising in contract recruitment across the UK power and EPC sectors.
Cameron Butler
Recruitment Partner
RenewableCameron Butler is a Recruitment Partner at Astute, having joined in May 2026.
Casey McGlynn
Talent Specialist
NuclearCasey McGlynn is a Talent Specialist at Astute People, specialising in nuclear recruitment across the UK.
Charlotte Jones
Talent Specialist
RenewableCharlotte Jones is a Talent Specialist at Astute People, specialising in permanent recruitment within the UK renewable energy sector.
Dan Don
Head of Sales
Head OfficeDan Don is Head of Sales at Astute People, overseeing sales performance across the business with a focus on delivery in the Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear sectors.
Dan Grosvenor
Principal Recruitment Partner
PowerDan Grosvenor is a Principal Recruitment Partner at Astute People, specialising in recruitment across the UK power sector.
Emily Barnes
Talent Specialist
PowerEmily Barnes is a Contract Talent Specialist on Astute’s Contract team.
Emily Dennett
Recruitment Coach
Head OfficeEmily Dennett is a Recruitment Coach at Astute People, specialising in supporting and developing recruitment talent across the business.
Emily Wright
Executive Assistant
Head OfficeEmily Wright is an Executive Assistant at Astute People, supporting the Directors’ Team and ensuring smooth operational management across the business.
Gemma Nixon
Senior Recruitment Partner
NuclearGemma Nixon is a Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People, specialising in permanent and contract recruitment within the UK nuclear sector.
Gemma Harfield
Team Leader
NuclearGemma Harfield is a Team Leader at Astute People, specialising in permanent recruitment across the UK nuclear sector.
Greg Storey
Head of Contract Strategic Growth
PowerGreg Storey is the Head of Contract Strategic Growth at Astute People, heading the EPC Power Team and specialising in contract recruitment for the Power Generation sector.
Hazel Parke
Recruitment Partner
RenewableHazel Parke is a Recruitment Partner on Astute’s Renewables team, having joined in March 2026.
Holly Conroy
Recruitment Partner
PowerHolly Conroy is a Recruitment Partner at Astute People, specialising in the contract recruitment.
James Leslie
Head of Marketing
Head OfficeJames Leslie is Head of Marketing at Astute People, leading the creation of strategic campaigns that connect exceptional talent with opportunities in the Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear energy sectors.
James Barker
Senior Recruitment Partner
PowerJames Barker is a Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People, specialising in contract recruitment for the Power Generation sector.
Jess Hitchcocks
Senior Compliance Co-ordinator
Head OfficeJess Hitchcocks is Senior Compliance Co-ordinator at Astute People, specialising in contractor onboarding and compliance across the business support team.
Jon Berry
Head of Information Technology
Head OfficeJon Berry is Head of Information Technology at Astute People, leading the company’s IT strategy and operations since joining in 2019.
Karen Daniels
Finance Team Leader & Credit Controller
Head OfficeKaren Daniels is Finance Team Leader & Credit Controller at Astute People, overseeing the Finance Department with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and strong stakeholder relationships.
Karianne Morris
Senior Talent Specialist
RenewableKarianne Morris is a Senior Talent Specialist at Astute People, focusing on recruitment within the renewable energy sector.
Kelly Chappell
Talent Specialist
PowerKelly Chappell is a Talent Specialist at Astute People, supporting the power generation sector by connecting skilled professionals with opportunities in engineering, technical, and project management roles.
Keegan Gibling
IT Support Assistant
Head OfficeKeegan Gibling is an IT Support Assistant at Astute People, providing essential technical support and maintaining the company’s hardware, software, and cybersecurity.
Kelsey Bakovljev
Recruitment Partner
PowerPlease note, Kelsey is currently on maternity leave.
Kevin Over
Commercial Director
Head OfficeKevin Over is the Commercial Director at Astute People, overseeing commercial strategy, client relationships, and business performance across the Power Generation, Renewable Energy, and Nuclear sectors.
Kyle Shinn
Senior Talent Specialist
PowerKyle Shinn is a Senior Talent Specialist at Astute People, specialising in recruitment for Operations and Maintenance roles within the Power Generation and Sustainable Energy sectors.
Laura Clark
Senior Finance Assistant
Head OfficeLaura Clark is a Senior Finance Assistant at Astute People, supporting the company’s financial operations and ensuring accuracy and efficiency across a range of processes.
Laura Northcott
Compliance Assistant
Head OfficeLaura Northcott is a Compliance Assistant at Astute People, ensuring the business operates in full compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Lauren Foakes
Recruitment Partner
PowerLauren Foakes is a Recruitment Partner on Astute People’s Contract team, specialising in contract recruitment across the Power, Renewables, and Nuclear sectors.
Lewis Childs-Young
Business Support Administrator
Head OfficeLewis Childs-Young is a Business Support Administrator at Astute People, supporting both the Finance and Business Support teams.
Louis Fuller
Recruitment Partner
PowerLouis Fuller is a Recruitment Partner at Astute People, specialising in industrial services and Power Generation recruitment.
Lucy Pook
Senior Recruitment Partner
PowerLucy Pook is a Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People, specialising in contract recruitment within the Energy from Waste (EfW) sector and the wider Power Generation industry.
Maddy Smith
Principal Talent Specialist
RenewableMaddy Smith is a Principal Talent Specialist at Astute People, bringing almost a decade of recruitment experience to support clients and candidates in the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector.
Matt Dickens
Managing Director
Head OfficeMatt Dickens is the Managing Director at Astute People, overseeing the strategic direction and performance of the recruitment business.
Matt Leech
Finance Director
Head OfficeMatt Leech is the Finance Director at Astute People, responsible for leading the company’s financial strategy and ensuring long-term stability and growth.
Megan Balmer
Senior Talent Specialist
PowerMegan Balmer is a Senior Talent Specialist within Astute People’s Power Generation Recruitment team, specialising in permanent Operations and Maintenance (O&M) recruitment across the UK.
Melanie Noble
Senior Recruitment Partner
RenewableMelanie Noble is a Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People, specialising in permanent and contract recruitment within the UK wind, large-scale solar, and renewable energy sectors.
Melissa Dymock
Talent Specialist
PowerMelissa Dymock is a Talent Specialist within Astute People’s Power team, focusing on contract recruitment across Construction, Energy-from-Waste (EfW), Gas Turbines (OCGT & CCGT), and Power Stations.
Nikita Williams
Senior Finance Assistant
Head OfficeNikita Williams is a Senior Finance Assistant at Astute People.
Rachael Harbison
Compliance Team Leader
Rachael Harbison is the Compliance Team Leader at Astute People, bringing multiple years of experience in compliance roles and regulatory processes.
Beckie Farley
Recruitment Partner
RenewablePlease note, Beckie is currently on maternity leave.
Rim El Baz
Apprentice Talent Specialist
RenewableRim joined Astute in October 2025 and supports our Renewable Energy desk across wind, solar, and anaerobic digestion.
Rob Chatfield
Senior Talent Specialist
NuclearRob Chatfield is an accomplished Senior Talent Specialist within Astute People’s Nuclear team, specialising in connecting professionals across the UK nuclear sector with exceptional career opportunities.
Ruth Winter
Team Leader - Power
PowerRuth Winter is the Team Leader in Operations, Maintenance and Servicing at Astute People, specialising in recruitment for CCGT, Gasification, EfW, Biomass, and CHP plants.
Sam Bradshaw
Head of People
Head OfficeSam Bradshaw is the Head of People at Astute People, bringing over a decade of expertise in Human Resources, Organisational Development, and Leadership Strategy.
Sam Neadley
Senior Recruitment Partner
RenewableSam Neadley is a Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute, having joined in May 2026.
Sarah Ellis
Operations Director
Head OfficeSarah Ellis is Astute People’s Operations Director, having been with the company since September 2007.
Solin Rajab
Talent Specialist
NuclearSolin Rajab is a Talent Specialist within Astute People’s Nuclear team, specialising in connecting professionals with the right opportunities across the nuclear sector – currently on leave.
Terry Buckel
Founder & CEO
Terry Buckel is the Founder & CEO of Astute People, having established the business from the ground up in August 2006.
Tim Norford
Head of Permanent Strategic Growth
Head OfficeTim Norford is Head of Strategic Growth at Astute People, focused on opening new markets, launching desks, and creating the first wave of customer relationships that unlock scale.
Tristan Smith
Recruitment Partner
PowerTristan Smith is a Recruitment Partner on Astute’s Power Servicing team, having joined in April 2026.
Victoria Young
Head of Operational Finance
Head OfficeVictoria Young is Head of Operational Finance at Astute People, overseeing the smooth financial operations that support the business across the power and energy sectors.
Will Gilbert
Recruitment Partner
PowerWill Gilbert is a Recruitment Partner at Astute People, focusing on the Power Generation sector, particularly CHP, O&M, and servicing roles.
Will Guegan
Senior Recruitment Partner
RenewableWill Guegan is a Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute, having joined in April 2026.
Wynand Barnard
Marketing Executive
Head OfficeWynand (Vinnie) Barnard is a Marketing Executive at Astute People, responsible for driving the company’s digital presence, social media strategy, content creation, and design.
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There's a meaningful difference between a recruiter who occasionally works in energy and one embedded in the market every day. Astute People's consultants focus on technical recruitment across Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Nuclear and Data Centres.
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