As a Recruitment Consultant at Astute People, I specialise in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) recruitment within the power generation sector—including Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), Energy-from-Waste (EfW), Biomass, Gasification, and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants.

With a background as an Assistant Shift Team Leader at a 32MW Biomass CHP facility and currently studying for my HNC in Process Engineering at Teesside University, I bring a solid foundation of hands-on engineering experience to my recruitment practice. This technical insight enables me to understand the unique demands of the industry and provide bespoke recruitment solutions that truly align with both client requirements and candidate aspirations.

At Astute, we provide award-winning technical recruitment solutions across the Renewable Energy, Power Generation, and Water/Process Treatment sectors. We offer a full suite of services including Permanent, Contract, and Temporary recruitment—delivered through both Contingency and Search campaigns. For projects with critical timelines, our fast-track crewing-up service is a proven, high-impact solution trusted by many of the industry’s leading employers.

I work closely with clients to recruit for roles such as:

Maintenance positions – Service Technicians, Mobile Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Managers, Plant Managers, and Field Service Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, and Multi-skilled)
Operational roles – Plant Managers, Plant Supervisors, Operations & Maintenance Managers, and Electrical/Mechanical/C&I Technicians
Commercial and project-related positions – Project Managers, Business Development Managers, Bid Managers, and Engineers

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As Team Leader for Astute People's EPC Power Team, I am a dedicated Power Generation Contract Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Specialist, passionately connecting top-tier professionals with leading opportunities across the Energy-from-Waste, OCGT, CCGT, Carbon Capture, and other conventional power sectors. With 380+ Great Recruiters Reviews, a 4.68⭐ rating, and 87% Highly Recommended, my focus is always on delivering exceptional results.

Since joining Astute in 2017, I've advanced from Recruitment Consultant, earning my CertRP, to Senior, Principal, and now Team Leader, overseeing the EPC Power/Renewables Team. My expertise lies in high-volume contract recruitment for critical roles, including:
Project Directors & Managers
Site & Construction Managers
Commercial Managers
Multi-discipline Engineers & Commissioning Engineers
Planners
Senior Authorised Persons (SAP)
Permit-to-Work Persons
Health & Safety Professionals (Managers to Advisors)
I pride myself on building lasting relationships, leveraging deep industry insights and a proactive approach to ensure the perfect fit for both clients and candidates in the UK and overseas energy markets. My competitive spirit, honed by interests like football (a proud Arsenal fan), boxing, and hiking, fuels my drive for continuous improvement in recruitment.

I am a passionate and hardworking individual who loves helping people and creating a positive difference in their life. I am a Mechanical Engineer but I left Engineering after working two years at a big multinational engineering company because I didn't enjoy sitting in front of computer and designing machines. I have always been an extrovert and I love making conversations with people.

Originally from Northeast Ohio, I joined the United States Marine Corps straight out of High School where I served for ten years. I also did recruiting for the Marine Corps the last 3 years of my Career. I currently live in Livonia, MI. I love to motivate and inspire people to be successful in life and provide them with opportunities that could set the foundation or continue their success in life.

As a Principal Recruitment Partner within Astute People's dedicated Power Generation team, I specialise in connecting leading businesses with top-tier talent across the dynamic UK power sector. Since joining Astute in 2017, I've steadily progressed through the ranks, advancing to Senior Recruitment Partner in 2020 and Principal Recruitment Partner in 2022 – a testament to my expertise in delivering exceptional recruitment solutions.

My core focus is permanent and contract recruitment for critical operations and maintenance (O&M), central engineering, and EPC roles within Energy from Waste (EfW), Biomass, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), and Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) facilities. I regularly source highly skilled professionals for positions such as:

• Plant Managers
• Operations Managers
• Engineering Managers
• Shift Team Leaders
• Shift Operations Technicians
• Maintenance Engineers
• Maintenance Technicians
• EPC roles (Project Director/Manager, Commercial roles, Quality Management, Development , Project Engineers, Process Engineers, etc)

I leverage my extensive industry understanding, coupled with a BA (Hons) in Business Management from Loughborough University and a CertRP qualification, to provide tailored support to both clients and candidates. I'm dedicated towards helping businesses secure the right talent to drive their projects forward and enabling professionals to make their next significant career move within this essential industry.

As a Senior Key Account Manager at Astute People, I specialise in providing bespoke recruitment solutions for the power generation contract sectors. With As a specialist contract recruiter and experienced Account Manager at Astute People, I partner with leading organisations in the UK power generation sector to deliver tailored, efficient, and results-driven recruitment solutions.

With over a decade of experience in technical recruitment, I specialise in sourcing exceptional contract talent for the UK’s power generation sector and recruit across a wide range of contract and interim roles, including:
Commissioning Engineers
Electrical & Mechanical Technicians
Control Room Operators
Shift Team Leaders
Outage & Maintenance Specialists
Site Supervisors & Project Managers

I pride myself on understanding the technical requirements, safety regulations, and compliance demands of the sector—ensuring fast, accurate placements that help projects stay on track.

At Astute, I manage key client accounts and build long-term partnerships that support operational delivery, workforce resilience, and industry innovation.