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Who 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

Day Rate Interim Project-Based Outage Cover IR35 Assessed Limited Company Umbrella CIS Commissioning Mobilisation
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“Charlotte helped secure a job interview quickly and provided all the relevant information I needed to understand both the company and the role. Her communication and support throughout the process were clear, efficient, and highly professional.”
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“Brilliant to deal with. Honest, open and highly knowledgeable about the industry and individuals within it. I would highly recommend Tim in both contractor and candidate scenarios.”
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“Solin was courteous and professional, with a strong understanding of the construction industry and client expectations.”
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“Mel has been outstanding throughout my job search. She provides strong interview guidance, consistent communication, and valuable insight into roles, making the process far more manageable and effective.”
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“He is a real asset to Astute. He has a strong understanding of technical requirements and knows how to effectively match candidates with clients based on skills and experience. He is always extremely helpful and often goes out of his way to provide support, even outside normal working hours. A genuinely excellent professional and a pleasure to work with.”
Candidate
“Kelly has done an excellent job from start to finish. She matched me to a highly suitable role and ensured I was kept fully informed throughout the recruitment process. Her communication is both professional and personable, and she clearly takes pride in delivering a high standard of service.”
Candidate
“Charlotte helped secure a job interview quickly and provided all the relevant information I needed to understand both the company and the role. Her communication and support throughout the process were clear, efficient, and highly professional.”
Candidate
“Brilliant to deal with. Honest, open and highly knowledgeable about the industry and individuals within it. I would highly recommend Tim in both contractor and candidate scenarios.”
Candidate
“Solin was courteous and professional, with a strong understanding of the construction industry and client expectations.”
Candidate
“Mel has been outstanding throughout my job search. She provides strong interview guidance, consistent communication, and valuable insight into roles, making the process far more manageable and effective.”
Candidate
“He is a real asset to Astute. He has a strong understanding of technical requirements and knows how to effectively match candidates with clients based on skills and experience. He is always extremely helpful and often goes out of his way to provide support, even outside normal working hours. A genuinely excellent professional and a pleasure to work with.”
Candidate
“Kelly has done an excellent job from start to finish. She matched me to a highly suitable role and ensured I was kept fully informed throughout the recruitment process. Her communication is both professional and personable, and she clearly takes pride in delivering a high standard of service.”
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