Mechanical Engineer
UK Shared Business Service (UKSBS), Didcot, UK to £200 per day
***MUST HAVE IPAF 3A (SCISSOR LIFT) AND 3B (MOBILE BOOM LICENSE) ***
Mechanical:
• Assembly of mechanical systems ( e.g. rail platforms, mounting assemblies) following assembly procedures
• Installation of components (e.g. compressors, Helium and water lines, rails, mounting pads for support of panelling) in support of Vacum chamber systems in accordance with mechanical drawings or installation procedures
• Modification of existing systems
• Assembly of jigs and fixtures as required to support the operations of the group
• Working according to good housekeeping procedures and Health & Safety regulations by maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Training to work at height and licenses to operate IPAF and cranes ideal
•IPAF 3A (Scissor lift) and 3B (Mobile Boom) license (Essential)
•Crane certification (Desirable)
• Mobile scaffold tower certification (Desirable)
Technical Project Manager
UK Shared Business Service (UKSBS), Swindon, UK to £497 per day
Programme and technical support
• working with the Programme Manager to provide assistance with the delivery of programme benefits
• assisting Accountable People from Project Workstreams by providing technical leadership and management support to overcome resourcing issues
• providing technical support and guidance and participating in technical conversations, working with technical resources in the projects and councils, and supporting the construction of documentation for the TDA and the negotiation with the TDA to enable the smooth development of the solutions in line with the guidance received from the TDA
• assisting with generating and co-ordinating technical information as part of an evidence based approach to delivering IS/IT with a business focus
• stepping in to provide extra resource to help overcome short term resourcing issues.
Project and Programme Management
• supporting the Accountable People and working with the Programme Manager overseeing Project Managers (PM) and Business Analysts (BA) of each project to ensure that work remains on target and that they remain sufficiently well-resourced to deliver. This will involve leadership and reviewing the direction of work
• Relationship management
• work closely with the Accountable People and stakeholders to assist in the delivery of programme benefits
• work closely with colleagues and use leadership and diplomacy skills to help resolve competing requirements and conflicts.
• Governance and best practice
• follow and implement digital and technical best practice guidelines, such as ITIL where appropriate
• adhere to project / programme management best practice.
Essential
• excellent understanding of digital and technology, including technical architecture and systems (applications lifecycles); ability to understand, converse and potentially challenge technical experts
• demonstrable experience in cloud technologies
• demonstrable experience of Office 365 implementations
• demonstrable experience in federated authentication and identify management solutions.
• Clear understanding of security good practice.
• experience working and managing IT in a multi-site organisation or across multiple organisations
• you must have a clear understanding and experience of supporting cloud based services and associated security
• excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with compelling, data driven recommendations and justifications, with contacts at a high level within the Research Councils, BEIS and other government departments as well as at all levels
• ability to work with a wide range of partners across partner organisations and government to secure senior engagement for the best outcome for the Research Councils digital and technology landscape
• strong ITIL skills or experience of working in an ITIL environment, either through certification or demonstrable experience
• the ability to act on own initiative without referral and to tackle new and unexpected issues, often at short notice
• experience of working with and managing technical staff and teams
• the ability to present technical issues and information to non-technical colleagues
• a demonstrable ability to negotiate with, influence and persuade others, to work with people of all levels and to build good relations with them, whilst being able to challenge them where necessary
• strong focus on user needs and user centric service design
• the ability to work with high level instructions or ideas, developing these through consultation with the appropriate suppliers and stakeholders in line with business requirements
• the ability to resolve complex or difficult problems and to make judgements or decisions, co-ordinating a wide range of issues to produce interpretative decisions in matters not always covered by precedent
• self-motivated and able to work proactively without minimal supervision, demonstrating a pragmatic approach and flexibility in working style
• willingness to work at other Research Council sites for short periods of time as necessary.
Desirable:
• the ability to chair meetings and lead teams
• AGILE practitioner
• experience of using Lean/Six Sigma techniques
• experience of change management
• knowledge of large organisation business processes
• experience of budgets, analysing figures and apportioning costs
• project management and business analysis skills and experience.
• understanding of the Cabinet Office Service Design Manual and principles
Project Manager
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), Salisbury, UK from £380 to £420 per day
The contractor is expected to perform the project management role as detailed in the Dstl role profile (attached). The projects that the candidate will be delivering focus on improving the way MOD manages the reliability and maintainability of capability across the Navy, Army and Air Force and Governement.
Designing, planning, and implementing a project which delivers the desired outputs, set out in the Project Mandate. Defining the project’s governance framework including monitoring and control regime, stakeholder engagement, risk and issue management, quality and assurance, information management, resource management, procurement plan.
Identifying, managing and mitigating the project risks (Technical, Financial, Commercial, Health and Safety, Environmental, Security).
Ensuring the appropriate capabilities (people, relationships, infrastructure, knowledge, licences to practice) are employed in the execution of the project.
Tasking and management of external contracts, liaising with the Division Procurement Rep, Commercial, IP and others as appropriate
Implementing Dstl's policies and processes and ensuring compliance with the Management System.
Establishing, maintaining and controlling project documentation and management information.
Leading change management within permitted project tolerances; adapting plans to meet changing customer, capability and business requirements and priorities.
Defining tasks and success criteria and providing individuals with performance feedback.
Enabling development of staff through project activities.
Creating a positive working environment that aligns with Dstl Principles, supports diversity and enables staff working on their project to excel.
Championing the development of Project Management.
They hold specific accountability for:
Recommending:
o An Integarted Project Plan (IPP) for delivery of the project
o At project completion that information and knowledge has been captured and shared appropriately
Deciding:
o The acceptance of any deliverables provided by external organisations, taking advice from Project Technical Authority (PTA), Lead Technical Reviewer (LTR) and Technical Partner (TP) as appropriate.Designing, planning, and implementing a project which delivers the desired outputs, set out in the Project Mandate. Defining the project’s governance framework including monitoring and control regime, stakeholder engagement, risk and issue management, quality and assurance, information management, resource management, procurement plan.
Identifying, managing and mitigating the project risks (Technical, Financial, Commercial, Health and Safety, Environmental, Security).
Ensuring the appropriate capabilities (people, relationships, infrastructure, knowledge, licences to practice) are employed in the execution of the project.
Tasking and management of external contracts, liaising with the Division Procurement Rep, Commercial, IP and others as appropriate
Implementing Dstl's policies and processes and ensuring compliance with the Management System.
Establishing, maintaining and controlling project documentation and management information.
Leading change management within permitted project tolerances; adapting plans to meet changing customer, capability and business requirements and priorities.
Defining tasks and success criteria and providing individuals with performance feedback.
Enabling development of staff through project activities.
Creating a positive working environment that aligns with Dstl Principles, supports diversity and enables staff working on their project to excel.
Championing the development of Project Management.
They hold specific accountability for:
Recommending:
o An IPP for delivery of the project
o At project completion that information and knowledge has been captured and shared appropriately
Deciding:
o The acceptance of any deliverables provided by external organisations, taking advice from PTA, LTR and TP as appropriate.
Essential
• Project Management.
• Awareness of the capability and S&T disciplines required to deliver the requirements.
• Financial Management - Budgeting and resource allocation.
• Commercial awareness
• People Leadership.
• Risk Management.
• Managing complex customer relationships
• Use of Microsoft Project
• Use of sharepoint software.
Desirable:
• Understanding of the Defence and Security context.
• Understanding of Dstl’s business model.
• Understanding of the relevant Account environments.
• Understanding of the relevant programme and desired outcomes.
• Experience and comfort with using Project Web App
