As part of the Permanent Placement Division I get the privilege of assisting talented individuals find the next role in their career path. Proven success in assisting companies nationally, from Fortune 500 to small business, find ideal candidates in all areas including administrative, IT, production/industrial, construction, engineering and business development.

Stephanie has over 10 years of leadership experience in the food and beverage service industry as well as almost 10 years of full cycle recruiting experience for exclusive manufacturing and distribution companies. Her passion for networking, client collaboration, and exceptional customer service has brought her to KINSA in a focused Account Manager role. As a KINSA account Manager, she is the primary business development contact for Hotel / Lodging, Restaurant / Foodservice Contract Management, Shelf Stable Foods, and Transport / Storage. Stephanie looks forward to continuing to match exceptional opportunities with top talent utilizing her passion and connections in food and beverage. Reach out today and let her make your success her top priority!

As an Account Manager at Astute People, I specialise in permanent recruitment within the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) space of the power generation industry across the UK. I connect high-calibre professionals - such as Maintenance Technicians, Control Room Operators, and Team Leaders - with leading energy companies to ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient running of power facilities.

Since joining Astute in April 2022, I’ve built a track record of success by delivering tailored recruitment solutions that align with both client goals and candidate aspirations. Whether it's a biomass plant or an EFW facility, I bring in-depth sector knowledge and a people-first approach to every placement.

I hold a BA degree in Human Geography from the University of Leeds (2020), during which time I worked part-time in customer service, where I honed my communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills - foundations that now underpin my consultative recruitment style.

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, hiking, and cooking for friends and family.

I’m passionate about building meaningful connections—both personally and professionally.

Over 14 years experience with the local Government and 10 years within Sales.

Connecting top-tier renewable energy professionals with transformative large-utility scale solar and wind projects powering the energy transition.

As a Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People, I specialise in strategic talent acquisition across the UK and Ireland’s renewable energy sector, with a focus on large-utility scale solar and wind.

I work closely with leading renewable developers, EPC contractors, and O&M providers to deliver high-calibre technical and operational talent essential to meeting the UK’s net zero targets.

With many years recruiting in renewables and a background combining technical understanding and client relationship management, I help organisations navigate recruitment challenges in this fast-growing and evolving market.

What I Deliver
- Industry-Specific Expertise: Proven success placing professionals across large scale solar, utility scale wind, and BESS sectors.
- Strategic Talent Pipelines: Leveraging deep networks and innovative recruitment solutions to access both active and passive candidates.
- Candidate Advocacy: Guiding renewable energy professionals with CV optimisation, career advice, and interview preparation tailored to this specialised sector.
- Client Partnership: Providing bespoke recruitment strategies aligned with project timelines, budget constraints, and compliance requirements.

Key Renewable Energy Roles I Recruit
- Large Scale Solar: Electrical Design Engineers, Portfolio Managers, Field Service Technicians, HSE Managers, Asset Managers
- Wind: Service Technicians, Site Managers, Environmental Consultants, Grid Specialists, HSE professionals
- Commercial and Project Delivery: Bid Managers, Contract Managers, Commercial Analysts

Passion and Partnership

I am passionate about accelerating the UK and Ireland’s clean energy transition by connecting talent with opportunity within large scale renewable energy projects.

Whether you’re a company scaling your workforce or a professional seeking your next role in solar or wind, let’s connect to explore how I can help power your success.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗞 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

As a senior nuclear recruiter at Astute People, I lead specialist nuclear recruitment across the UK’s nuclear, civil and defence sectors, supporting Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, SMRs, decommissioning and next-generation energy programmes.

With 8+ years’ experience in nuclear talent acquisition, I understand the complexities of security clearance (SC/DV), regulatory compliance and long lead-in hiring processes.

I partner with leading nuclear companies and plants to deliver tailored permanent and contract recruitment solutions.

🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿

• Industry Expertise: Proven track record placing engineers, project managers, HSE specialists and technical experts into high-impact nuclear projects.
• Strategic Talent Pipelines: Leveraging People Plus to access active and passive SC/DV-cleared networks, reducing time-to-hire.
• Candidate Partnership: Guiding professionals through CV optimisation, clearance readiness and career progression within nuclear programmes.

📌 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁

• Project Development – Project Managers, Bid Managers, Design & Systems Engineers
• Engineering & Maintenance – EC&I Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance Technicians
• Operations – Plant Managers, Control Room Operators, O&M Teams
• Compliance & Safety – HSE Leads, Safety Case Authors, Quality Assurance Specialists
• Commercial & Business Development – Commercial Managers, BD Managers, Technical Sales

As an experienced, result driven, proficient, and strategic workforce development professional, I have a proven record of building and developing exceptional partnerships with our clients and candidates.

I offer a high sense of urgency while promoting a positive, productive environment, and I strive for a reputation of offering high quality service and support to our clients, candidates, and our internal team.

I have extensive expertise with recruiting on high volume accounts and staff our clients with qualified personnel to meet their current manpower needs in the professional, finance, accounting, industrial, and manufacturing industries.

Tim Norford joined Astute in Sep 2019 as a Senior Recruitment Consultant. In 2021 Tim was promoted to Principal Recruitment Consultant. Tim works in Astute’s Renewables team as the Head of Renewables now, strategically leading the team and also recruiting permanent and contract roles across all levels, including Directors and C-suite, for leading businesses in the green technology and renewable energy space.

Tim completed a NVQ Level 3 in Recruitment to further his knowledge about the sector and his profession, which he puts into practice daily, also using this to upskill his team around him. Tim is an avid football fan, chief comedian in his team and has a musical side too. A creative and dynamic leader, Tim enjoys the tough journey of recruitment and in supporting people and companies with their respective careers and strategies.

As a Senior Talent Specialist within Astute People's Power Generation team, I specialise in connecting top-tier Operations & Maintenance (O&M) professionals with leading opportunities across the Sustainable Energy sector.

Since joining Astute in 2013, I've been dedicated to recruiting for critical new-build and operational projects within Energy-from-Waste (EfW), Biomass, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT), and emerging Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies.

With over a decade of dedicated recruitment experience, I have a proven track record of placing highly skilled permanent and contract candidates in roles vital for driving innovation and operational excellence in the energy sector.

My expertise covers a broad range of positions, including:
- Plant Manager / Operations Manager
- Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager
- Shift Team Leader / Shift Operations Manager
- Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I)
- Process Engineer / Performance Engineer
- Turbine Engineer / Boiler Engineer
- Control Room Operator / Operations Technician
- Maintenance Technician / Electrical Technician / Mechanical Fitter
- Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Manager
- Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager