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Senior EC&I Engineer
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading organisation within the Nuclear sector, to recruit an EC&I Engineer for its Chorley site.
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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Commissioning Manager to join the EPC Contractor on the new build Energy from Waste Turbine project…
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Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for an Electrical Quality Inspector to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Data Centre in Central…
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Astute's Power and Energy Team is partnering with a major construction project to recruit a Quality manager for its Bridgwater, Somerset site.
View roleMechanical Technician
Astute's Power team is partnered with a market leading Energy company to recruit a Mechanical Technician on a 3 month contact basis for their…
View role2x HV AP’s
Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for 2x HV AP's to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Data Centre in Central Belgium…
View roleElectrical CX Engineer
Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for an CX Engineerr to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Data Centre in Central Belgium…
View roleContract Manager
Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with an award winning and still growing construction company who are committed to their employee's development, to recruit a…
View roleElectrical Commissioning Technician
Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting Electrical Commissioning Technicians to join the commissioning team of an EPC contractor working on a major Energy from…
View roleLead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer…
View rolePlant Attendant
Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an O&M Plant Attendant (Assistant) for their Energy from Waste Power…
View roleElectrical QC Engineer
Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a Electrical QC Engineer to join the EPC Contractors on a Waste to Energy facility based in London…
View roleCivil Design Coordinator
Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a Civil Design Coordinator for a 12-month minimum contract for a large…
View roleEC&I Completions Engineer
Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a EC&I Completions Engineer to join the EPC Contractors commissioning team for their Waste to Energy facility based…
View roleProject Manager
Astute's Renewables team is partnering with the end client on a large-scale Biogas plant in Avonmouth to recruit an experienced Project Manager to lead…
View roleLead Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer…
View roleProject Manager
Astute's Renewables team is partnering with one of the UK's leading commercial solar solutions providers to recruit a Project manager on a 4 month…
View roleOperations Technician
Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for an Operations Technician to join the Operator on a decarbonization and renewable energy upgrade project at the…
View roleWho We Work With: Contract Energy Jobs Employers
We support utilities, EPC contractors, OEMs and asset owners who need proven contractors mobilised quickly for outages, peak workload, commissioning windows and project delivery. Explore our contract recruitment service for more on how we manage compliance, payroll and mobilisation.
- Outage cover and shutdown support across power generation and nuclear sites
- Project mobilisation for renewable energy, data centre and infrastructure builds
- Interim technical leadership for commissioning and delivery-critical phases
- IR35-assessed contractor roles across Limited Company, Umbrella and CIS routes
Contract markets covered
Contract Energy Jobs by Sector
Explore contract energy jobs across power generation, renewable energy, nuclear, data centres and international energy markets.
Power Generation Contracts
Contract roles across CCGT, biomass, EfW and CHP, covering commissioning, outages and operations support.
Power generation contract jobsRenewable Energy Contracts
Contract roles across solar, wind, BESS and anaerobic digestion, covering construction, commissioning and O&M.
Renewable energy contract jobsNuclear Contracts
Contract roles across new build, decommissioning, SMR and defence nuclear programmes.
Nuclear contract jobsData Centre Contracts
Contract roles across hyperscale, colocation and MEP delivery for mission-critical infrastructure.
Data centre contract jobsInternational Contracts
Contract and rotational roles across the Middle East, Europe, the United States and other global energy markets.
International contract jobsWhat Contract Candidates Say About Astute
“Kelsey has been helpful, professional and consistently supportive throughout the recruitment process. She was always available to answer questions, provided regular updates, and offered clear guidance before and after interviews. Her approachable manner and attention to detail helped make the entire experience smooth and stress-free.”
“Adam contacted me regarding an opportunity and professionally followed up on my application. I have an interview next week and I am very grateful for his support throughout the process. Thank you and all the best.”
“Adam was extremely helpful in supporting me to identify suitable job opportunities. He took a considered and professional approach throughout the recruitment process.”
“Having applied for the role, Lucy followed up quickly and was transparent throughout the process. She kept me fully informed at every stage and provided consistent support. Her communication and professionalism reflect very positively on both herself and Astute as a whole, and I have been very pleased with the experience.”
“James is a standout recruiter. He is proactive, highly responsive, and clearly knowledgeable about both the role and the wider industry. His advice and insight ensured I was well prepared at every stage of the recruitment process. In a competitive market, his professionalism, communication and attention to detail genuinely set him apart.”
“Dan’s service is exemplary. My first contact with him was over 10 years ago, and he has consistently been a pleasure to work with since. He has a strong understanding of the power generation market and a detailed knowledge of my career history as a candidate over that time. He understands exactly what I am looking for in a role and the value I can bring, which is why the opportunities he has…”
“Kelsey has been helpful, professional and consistently supportive throughout the recruitment process. She was always available to answer questions, provided regular updates, and offered clear guidance before and after interviews. Her approachable manner and attention to detail helped make the entire experience smooth and stress-free.”
“Adam contacted me regarding an opportunity and professionally followed up on my application. I have an interview next week and I am very grateful for his support throughout the process. Thank you and all the best.”
“Adam was extremely helpful in supporting me to identify suitable job opportunities. He took a considered and professional approach throughout the recruitment process.”
“Having applied for the role, Lucy followed up quickly and was transparent throughout the process. She kept me fully informed at every stage and provided consistent support. Her communication and professionalism reflect very positively on both herself and Astute as a whole, and I have been very pleased with the experience.”
“James is a standout recruiter. He is proactive, highly responsive, and clearly knowledgeable about both the role and the wider industry. His advice and insight ensured I was well prepared at every stage of the recruitment process. In a competitive market, his professionalism, communication and attention to detail genuinely set him apart.”
“Dan’s service is exemplary. My first contact with him was over 10 years ago, and he has consistently been a pleasure to work with since. He has a strong understanding of the power generation market and a detailed knowledge of my career history as a candidate over that time. He understands exactly what I am looking for in a role and the value I can bring, which is why the opportunities he has…”
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Astute recruits contractors for day rate, interim and project-based roles across power generation, renewable energy, nuclear, data centres and international energy markets, covering engineering, commissioning, outage cover and project mobilisation.
Astute supports Limited Company, Umbrella and CIS engagement models depending on the assignment and IR35 status, with guidance available from our contract recruitment team.
Contract roles are often time-sensitive, particularly during outages, commissioning windows and peak project phases. Timelines vary by role and sector, but Astute prioritises fast turnaround for urgent contract requirements.
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