We currently have a Senior Project Manager position available for a motivated individual to join our Engineering Major Projects Team based in Exeter. Joining us on a full time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of circa £50,000 per annum plus benefits including a car and private medical insurance.
South West Water is part of the Pennon Group, a very successful and stable business that prides itself on sustainability. We provide reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for a population of c. 1.7 million in Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset.
We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today’s residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations. Responsibility for the environment is central to this. Our aim is to continually drive up standards, particularly in the areas that matter most to our customers.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits which include free car parking at the majority of our sites, company Sharesave Scheme, childcare support, and various health benefits.
Reporting to the Head of Delivery, our Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the timely and efficient delivery of elements of the company’s Capital Programme. You will be working within the major projects team and you’ll be working on projects that will range from 60 – 80 million pounds. Our Senior Project Manager will work between Exeter and Bournemouth, therefore travel and staying away from home will be required.
Responsibilities as our Senior Project Manager will include:
- Programme planning, prioritisation and management
- Managing partners to ensure delivery to value for money
- Setting, agreeing and briefing teams on programme targets and strategy
- Assessing skills and competencies required to manage teams and resources effectively
- Managing individual workloads, performance and development needs
- Ensuring the company reporting and governance requirements are met
- Participating in setting and agreeing project strategy
- Leading agreed strategic initiatives within Engineering and the Senior Management Group
- Ensuring the achievement of the Departments KPI’s and Objectives
- Ensuring that the Delivery Strategy is implemented in order to secure best value project delivery
- Ensuring that those within the delivery team organisational structure are aware of their responsibilities and regularly hold them to account for their time, cost and quality performance
What we are looking for in our ideal Senior Project Manager:
- Relevant degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Contract Management/Law experience
- Demonstrable experience of managing infrastructure projects in the region of £60 – 80 million
- Experience of management of a team of professionals
- Experience of management of budgets
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Commercial awareness
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Professional status either in Engineering or project management (desirable)
Closing date: Wednesday3rd March 2021
If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Senior Project Manager – we look forward to receiving your application.
Job Title: | Bid Development Officer |
School/Unit: | Research & Innovation Services |
Location: | Llandaff Campus, Cardiff |
Salary: | Grade 6A/B, £34,804 - £39,152 per annum |
Hours: | Up to 37 hours per week – part-time options / job share considered |
Tenure: | Fixed term until December 2023 |
Welsh University of the Year 2021 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
Our performance in this year’s Guide is exceptional. Our University was the biggest riser in Wales, and the third biggest in the UK, placing us in the UK top 40 for student satisfaction with teaching quality and the wider student experience.
We are very pleased that our strong performance has resulted in the University attracting high numbers of well qualified students and we are now seeking additional staff in both our academic schools and professional services departments. |
The opportunity Research and Innovation Services (RIS) is based at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Llandaff Campus, from where the team supports research and innovation interactions with business and the wider community. At an operational level, we are the gateway through which external organisations can access the support and knowledge base of the University. We work with colleagues across Cardiff Met’s five academic schools and all units on a broad range of research and knowledge transfer activities maximising the commercial and social value of the University's research. We work with businesses through collaboration, consultancy, offering the opportunity for businesses to work with our students and the use of our resources and facilities. RIS is also home to the Global Academies which is a strategic initiative of the University to support and encourage interdisciplinary, impactful and international research, innovation and postgraduate education that addresses global challenges identified by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (Wales) 2015. Our three Global Academies are Health and Human Performance; Food Science, Safety and Security; and Human Centred Design. The role-holder will assist schools, academics and departments in the acquisition of industry-focussed collaborative opportunities. In particular targeting the development of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP), Innovate UK and Welsh Government SMART funded projects. The Knowledge Transfer Officer (KTO) will occupy a key role in Cardiff Metropolitan University’s mission to support industry and commerce through a wide variety of commercial activity. The role will primarily involve working alongside academic colleagues and funding bodies to develop proposals with a view to securing external income. The KTO will work closely with the Business Liaison Officer (BLO) to source and connect relevant academics with opportunities / applications in a timely manner. Duties will include the writing of funding applications and the related costing and pricing of projects, providing effective liaison between Cardiff Met and clients / potential clients, providing support and advice to companies and academics, developing a portfolio of knowledge transfer activity and maintaining appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms. You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. |
What you’ll do – key duties Identifying and targeting tenders / sources of funding for projects, e.g. Innovate UK and Welsh Government SMART funding.
Providing advice and support to academic schools in identifying, developing and submitting successful funding applications for knowledge transfer activities including Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) and Innovate UK programmes. Completion of accurate costing and pricing for a wide range of projects. Supporting the development of contractual agreements for the successful management of approved projects, including agreements regarding intellectual property and terms of collaboration. Providing on-going support, guidance and advice to clients and academic departments as necessary, therefore ensuring the smooth running of industry / academic projects. Chairing regular meetings with schools, academics and other internal departments to develop and sustain an innovation culture. |
What you’ll bring – essential experience & strengths Best practice in developing and delivering commercial projects (e.g. consultancy, training, contract research). Knowledge of monitoring commercial projects. Good working knowledge of MS Office applications, in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. A track record of writing successful funding bids e.g. public sector funding / tenders / research bids. Experience of providing advice to a variety of public, private and not-for-profit organisations.
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What you’ll have - essential qualifications Degree or equivalent experience. |
Our total reward package We have a range of great benefits for employees including: Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions Flexible and remote working opportunities Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage Access to all library facilities Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work
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How to apply
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Matthew Taylor, Director of Innovation at mtaylor@Cardiffmet.ac.uk
To start your application please visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: Monday 8 March 2021, 4:30 pm.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. Our Strategic Plan underpins our commitment to recruit and retain the best talent and we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We appoint on merit.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic all of our recruitment is being conducted virtually. We aim to respond to your application as soon as possible.
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Further Information Full Job Description and Person Specification Please visit our website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.
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KRATZER AUTOMATION is an innovative high-tech company for industrial applications. Our software solutions provide efficient and transparent processes for our demanding, international customers in the automotive industry and the transport sector.
For our business unit Test Systems in Silverstone office we are looking for you as a
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Serge Melet
Building Surveying Programme Lead
Full time, Swansea, £40k-50k per annum based on experience
25 days A/L, Pension Package
Why Hurley and Davies?
The Quick Pitch
Surveying practices are generally quite stuffy right? Well, that is definitely not us!
In fact, Hurley and Davies is an exciting, dynamic place to work and is rife with opportunities for ambitious, vibrant, career minded surveyors who are looking to fulfil their potential in an inclusive, supportive, and innovative environment. So, if that sounds like you and you are interested in our Building Surveying Programme Lead role, please email careers@hurleyanddavies.co.uk to organise an informal chat with us.
We understand you might want more information about this exciting role first though, so please read on… we’re sure you’ll be convinced by the end!
Who We Are
Here at Hurley and Davies, we are experts in our field having worked extensively at the forefront of the education, health, commercial and industrial sectors. With hundreds of years’ combined experience covering the complete range of surveying services, we unashamedly believe we are one of the leading and most well-established physical assets management and surveying consultancies in the country. We aren’t arrogant… we just know that we focus on the really important things that many of our competitors often overlook.
How We Work
We Understand Quality
We have an unwavering commitment to professionalism and client satisfaction, and we pride ourselves on being one of the most progressive companies in our field, always striving to be better today than we were yesterday. Sure, that’s a warm and fuzzy statement, but what does is actually mean in practice? In short, we make sure we look after the 3 Ps – our Projects, our Processes, and our People:
We are Digital First
We are digital champions and embrace innovative digital solutions that help us provide an outstanding service to our clients. What puts us ahead of our competitors is that we have dedicated inhouse expertise that can turn employee ideas into digital solutions that make our working lives easier! How cool is that? If you think something needs to improve, it can! No more getting frustrated with poor, inefficient processes because “it’s always been like that around here”.
We are Ambitious at Every Level
As well as wanting the best services for our clients and the best rewards for our employees, we have bold plans to expand our business into new areas and geographies. In fact, we’re really excited to be expanding our operations into London over the coming weeks!
We are Resilient by Design
Our progressive approach to business means that we have been exceptionally resilient throughout the pandemic. Prior to the lockdown, we had already integrated Cloud technologies into our IT infrastructure to enable simple and secure remote working, so we were really well prepared when the lockdown occurred. We are incredibly proud of the fact that no jobs were lost, and no pay cuts were made during this extraordinarily challenging period, so if job security is as important to you as it is to us, we’re a really good bet!
Where We Work
We’ve learned that a great working environment is a major contributor to employee satisfaction, so we’ve invested significantly in the modernisation of our Swansea and Caerphilly offices. Where-ever you are based, our environments are well organised and equipped with the latest digital solutions to enable efficient and effective working. Our typical surveyor would have the latest 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface laptop with 2 additional hi-res monitors and access to the full range of surveying equipment.
We have also embraced remote working and each employee has a fully featured Microsoft Office 365 account that allows them to securely manage their workloads from wherever they are.
Why this Role?
Building Surveying Team
By working on our building surveying team, you’ll get incredible opportunities to enhance your professional portfolio through significant exposure to a wide range of sectors, services, clients, and project types. The team works across all sectors throughout England and Wales delivering services in healthcare, higher education, commercial and retail areas. They are truly cross-functional with expertise covering all aspects of building surveying including specification and design, contract administration, acquisition, condition surveys, planned maintenance, party walls, dilapidations, and project management.
Programme Leadership
The Building Surveying Programme Lead is our most exciting role as it puts you at the heart of project delivery, thought leadership, decision making, financial management and helping others to grow in their career. If impact is what you’re after, you’ll have it abundance with responsibilities for:
Why You?
We’re not after Perfection
We know that people are sometimes put off applying for a job if they don’t tick every box, but we realise that the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t really exist. So, if you are excited about working with us and think you can do most of what we’ve listed below, please apply. You could be exactly what we’re looking for! We’re ideally looking for someone with as much of the following as possible:
Hurley and Davies is an equal opportunity employer, striving for diversity in the workplace. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Our tools revolutionise construction projects across the globe – because we are always ready to try out new things. To this end, we create the perfect working environment: fair, flexible, family-friendly. We focus on job security, reliable support, honest feedback and long-term success. This also includes a clear-cut management style and strong cohesion within the team. Welcome to a creative work area in which responsibility leads to growth and ambitions become top performance. Feel free to join our mission.
YOUR CONTACT: Minette Tshibangu | T +49 89 930 839-419
Please submit your application, including salary expectations and potential date of entry, by submitting the form on the next page.
ARBEITEN BEI THINKPROJECT.COM – Connecting smart minds
Clinical Informatics Knowledge Officer
Clinical Informatics Research Unit
Location: Southampton General Hospital
Salary: £30,942 to £38,017 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 03 March 2021
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 1333521CM
The University of Southampton Clinical Informatics Research Unit (CIRU) is based at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust and is a growing part of the School of Medicine, focusing on supporting the clinical research sector in the UK and internationally.
The unit provides its staff with the most up to date equipment, a relaxed working atmosphere, team building days, work socials and most importantly an innovative culture.
We have an exciting vacancy for a Clinical Informatics Knowledge Officer within the team to undertake work in managing the growth of EDGE; a web-based national medical research management system for the NHS, Higher education institutions and other international institutions
The successful applicant must have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a relevant subject area.
You will need a good understanding of clinical research in the UK, especially the interactions between Research teams, R&D and Support departments, Clinical Research Networks and the National Institute of Health Research and preferably have experience working within one of these departments or organisations.
The role is very broad and requires many different skills, including business analysis, change management, presentation skills, project management and requires an individual who is willing to engage with our customers across the UK and abroad to understand their challenges and provide resolutions.
The role will require occasionally working with large datasets and therefore experience in this area is necessary, with skills such as SQL, or advanced Excel beneficial. A thorough understanding of data protection and GDPR is also extremely important.
Experience of working in a Software and a Service environment is also welcome, with associated skills including account management, Agile, UI, UX, or wire framing all beneficial.
The role is extremely dynamic and will incorporate aspects of all the above skills, combined to deliver a professional and innovative service to the NHS and Healthcare organisations abroad in order to support them in delivering efficient and effective clinical research.
The post is available on a full time permanent basis.
We would encourage informal discussion about the post, candidates should contact David Osler (d.p.osler@soton.ac.uk) or Baljinder Gill (b.s.gill@soton.ac.uk) on 02382 027200
Application Procedure
You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Hannah Farrance (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)2380 592750 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk Please quote reference 1333521CM on all correspondence.
The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with uswebsite pages.
Splitz manages high quality domestic abuse, sexual violence and whole family services in the South West. We recognise that vulnerable families and those from some communities face many real and perceived barriers to accessing services; and that many of the complex needs faced by these families can lead to poor health, wellbeing and financial outcomes.
The Project Manager will be crucial to the success of our project and will work closely with our health and social care partners from across the system in Devon and Torbay, to increase access to pre-conception and perinatal services for the most vulnerable families in our communities, and to effect service integration and lasting system change.
You will develop and manage the Best Start Project, driving the project forward from planning to implementation. The role will include responsibility for building relationships with partners and potential new partners and for supporting the Project Steering Group.
We are looking for a highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic individual with excellent knowledge of health care services for children and families and outstanding management skills.
Essentials Skills
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist health and social care services.
Formal Project Management qualification or minimum of 2 years project or programme management experience.
Good knowledge of health services and outcomes.
An understanding of risk and needs for vulnerable individuals and families, particularly those with complex needs.
Experience of communicating complex information to stakeholders at both a senior and community level.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business use insurance
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of Perinatal healthcare and/or Perinatal mental health.
An understanding of the nature of domestic violence and its effects on individuals and children.
Splitz Support Service are an organisation who are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals in our communities. Our staff are valued as our most important resource and we have a strong team culture and regular supervision and support.
Our Benefits: 25 annual leave plus bank holidays, Personal group pension scheme with up to 4% employers contribution
General Description
To lead the development and delivery of the Best Start Project responsible for the Best Start steering group, ensuring the full cross partner delivery outputs and outcomes
Effective, professional communications with all stakeholders at all levels, whether face to face, via email, phone call, etc. This would include answering queries, suggesting possible solutions, prioritising and recognising when to escalate to the Senior Team Manager and work stream leads.
To design and regularly update the project plan, milestones, etc.
To track the progress of key documents and chase outstanding actions where applicable. This will involve liaison with both internal and external stakeholders.
To help identify possible solutions to problems/challenges within the remit of this project and propose these as appropriate.
Project Management
Establish and chair the Best Start Project Steering Group
Develop a 2-Year Project Delivery Plan that meets the requirements of the Health and Wellbeing Fund: Starting Well Grant Fund Agreement
Manage all project activities ensuring that they are delivered on time and to budget
Stakeholder development and liaison. Stakeholders include representatives of project partners, parents/children, wider health and social care professionals, University of Exeter, Devon County Council Commissioners, Splitz Team Managers and Senior Managers
Liaise with advisors from the Dept. of Health and Social Care as necessary
Liaise with Exeter University on the evaluation of the project
Knowledge sharing amongst partners and wider system
Ensure delivery of all outcomes
Set up monitoring and evaluation processes of the project
Report to the projects funders (including the Dept. of Health and Social Care)
Line management of the Best Start team
Provide monthly project progress reports to Senior Team Manager and Head of Service
To provide administrative services, including meeting arrangements, preparation of agenda, minute taking, following up on actions
Manage all project external communications
General management
To operate and contribute as a member of the Devon Management Team, ensuring that the needs of the individual teams are met, within the context of the whole Devon service
To adhere to all the Charitys service standards, policies and procedures.
To comply with the data protection regulations, ensuring that information on clients remains confidential.
To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support the learning and development of others and the whole organisation.
To work in a manner that facilitates inclusion for families, particularly those experiencing domestic abuse.
To implement the organisations health and safety policy and procedures, ensuring that all practices and procedures are undertaken in accordance with a healthy and safe working environment and that all staff and volunteers for whom you may be responsible are aware of their responsibilities in respect of their role, monitoring data and recommending action as required.
To administrate and organise own work to ensure that it is accurate and meets quality targets, reasonable deadlines and reporting requirements.
Participate in regular line management opportunities with the Senior Team Manager, attend external supervision and attend training courses as required.
To undertake any other tasks, duties or projects which may arise from time to time which are commensurate with the general level of this post and as directed by the designated line manager
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Splitz Support Service
3 Harrier Way
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7HU
Airband, a well-established innovative family established Internet Service Provider is expanding! We have secured several £multi-million projects and are continuing to acquire more.
We are looking for a permanent project manager to support the implementation of our new high profile expansion projects in Devon. You will utilise your excellent project management skills and experience to successfully liaise with the procuring authority ensuring the project runs to time and to budget.
Strong communication skills are essential and previous experience of engaging with local authorities/councils would be advantageous. You will be expected to manage the stakeholder and supplier relationships, lead a small project team and further develop the organisations project management capability. As such a demonstrable track record of working within a recognised formal PPM methodology is required as well is experience rolling out FTTP.
As a family run business that has been operating for over 10 years, you will be offered a competitive salary, performance bonus, car allowance, laptop, phone, pension and a great environment to work in.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
The job will be based in our offices in Willand, Devon with the flexibility of also working from home but the candidate will be required to travel throughout Devon where needed.
Posted
5 days ago
We currently have a Senior Project Manager position available for a motivated individual to join our Engineering Major Projects Team based in Exeter. Joining us on a full time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of circa £50,000 per annum plus benefits including a car and private medical insurance.
South West Water is part of the Pennon Group, a very successful and stable business that prides itself on sustainability. We provide reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for a population of c. 1.7 million in Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset.
We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today’s residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations. Responsibility for the environment is central to this. Our aim is to continually drive up standards, particularly in the areas that matter most to our customers.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits which include free car parking at the majority of our sites, company Sharesave Scheme, childcare support, and various health benefits.
Reporting to the Head of Delivery, our Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the timely and efficient delivery of elements of the company’s Capital Programme. You will be working within the major projects team and you’ll be working on projects that will range from 60 – 80 million pounds. Our Senior Project Manager will work between Exeter and Bournemouth, therefore travel and staying away from home will be required.
Responsibilities as our Senior Project Manager will include:
- Programme planning, prioritisation and management
- Managing partners to ensure delivery to value for money
- Setting, agreeing and briefing teams on programme targets and strategy
- Assessing skills and competencies required to manage teams and resources effectively
- Managing individual workloads, performance and development needs
- Ensuring the company reporting and governance requirements are met
- Participating in setting and agreeing project strategy
- Leading agreed strategic initiatives within Engineering and the Senior Management Group
- Ensuring the achievement of the Departments KPI’s and Objectives
- Ensuring that the Delivery Strategy is implemented in order to secure best value project delivery
- Ensuring that those within the delivery team organisational structure are aware of their responsibilities and regularly hold them to account for their time, cost and quality performance
What we are looking for in our ideal Senior Project Manager:
- Relevant degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Contract Management/Law experience
- Demonstrable experience of managing infrastructure projects in the region of £60 – 80 million
- Experience of management of a team of professionals
- Experience of management of budgets
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Commercial awareness
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Professional status either in Engineering or project management (desirable)
Closing date: Wednesday3rd March 2021
If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Senior Project Manager – we look forward to receiving your application.
