D & A Associates |
| Company |
D & A Associates |
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| Contact |
Mark Day |
| Telephone |
01244313260 |
| Email / web |
markd@da-associates.eu |
| Address |
1 Lightfoot Street
, Hoole
, Chester
, Cheshire
, CH2 3AH |
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| Job Title |
Communications & Change Manager |
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Reading, Berkshire |
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| Job number |
107293804 |
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12/05/2008 (18:26) |
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D & A Associates |
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Communications & Change Manager
Managing communications of company portfolio of change programmes that are transforming the business. Communications and change management within key change projects. Managing company corporate employee opinion survey.
DisciplineBusiness Services - Knowledge & Information Management
Key accountabilities
Manage the portfolio-level communications of companys Business Transformation Portfolio
Delivery of change management, stakeholder management and communications for key projects
Manage the company employee opinion survey including follow-up activities
Responsibilities
Business Transformation Portfolio
o Own and manage the portfolio-level communications: Develop and execute the Portfolio-level stakeholder engagement / communications strategy and plan.
o Co-ordinate and integrate communications by programmes
o Implement and improve the strategy for engaging companys internal network of change agents
o Manage communications channels (inc. producing content): e.g. Oracle Portal intranet; newsletter; briefings; events
o Own communications templates, guidelines, etc for the portfolio; drive adoption
o Contribute to development of the portfolio change strategy
o Measure and manage effectiveness of stakeholder management and communications
Communications and change management within key change projects
o Deliver the project stakeholder management strategy and plan
o Deliver the project communication strategy and plan
o Transfer knowledge and skills to project colleagues
o Identify needs for, develop, co-ordinate and support change management interventions
o Manage change readiness assessment and follow-up
Co-ordinate with other change and communications activities at company to ensure optimum delivery of Company outcomes
Contributing to the development of the team
Manage the company employee opinion survey including follow-up activities
Qualifications
Business qualification (or working towards one)
Knowledge
Good business focus
Knowledge of tools and techniques for managing communications and stakeholder engagement.
Knowledge of causes of resistance to change and a wide range of interventions to manage resistance.
Techniques to co-ordinate activities to ensure delivery.
Knowledge of the role of change management with respect to benefits realisation and managing risk.
Experience
Managing and delivering communications and stakeholder management in cross-business projects
Writing of and managing production of communication materials
Experience of maintaining intranet sites and newsletter production
Experience of managing and overcoming resistance to change
Experience of identifying and prioritising needs for change management interventions
Identification and delivery of change management interventions
Managing delivery of tasks and managing issues to reach closure
Experience of employee perception surveys will be an advantage
Proven delivery in a matrix environment will be an advantage
Experience of working on compliance-driven and commitment-seeking change will be an advantage
Skills
Excellent communication skills - written, presentations and active listening.
Use of Plain English.
Use of office IT tools (Microsoft Publisher would be an advantage) and intranet tools
Proven teamwork skills.
Facilitation skills would be an advantage.
Behaviours
Team working; ability to thrive in multiple concurrent teams
Relationship building and influence
Drive to use opportunities and overcome obstacles
Acting to encourage ownership in the business
Versatility to relish uncertainties at the beginning of complex projects, as well as the tenacity to follow projects right through to successful achievement of the required benefits
Ability to flourish as part of a wide range of teams concurrently in complex, ambiguous and rapidly changing circumstances
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in related fields to ensure that the client receives the services they need, at the right time, for sustained business success.
Committed to personal and colleague development and organisational learning from successes and failures.
Special Requirements
Willing to work towards Company Values
Due to the nature of the work undertaken these posts are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore are only open to BRITISH CITIZENS only. All selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance by the employer.
Please apply by sending us your CV to martina@da-associates.eu together with your salary expectations. We look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks,
Martina Tomaskova |
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Martina Tomaskova |
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| Ref no |
DA-MT-342342 |
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Commercial/Cost Manager |
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Belfast, Non UK |
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| Job number |
108124669 |
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12/05/2008 (10:49) |
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D & A Associates |
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Commercial/Cost Manager
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT Full Time, Permanent
LOCATION Belfast
A Commercial/Cost Manager is required to participate in the management of a wide range of planning, and infrastructure and commercial development projects in a consulting environment. The Commercial/Cost Manager will be responsible to, and work closely with, a senior project manager for the successful delivery of the projects.
DUTIES
« Advise on commercial strategy for contract document development
« Advise on commercial risks in project proposals
« Visit sites to monitor progress and variations
« Assess interim payments and advise on certification
« Assess claims and advise on the negotiation of variations
« Conduct commercial audits
« Preparation of forecast monthly valuations
« Produce monthly budget reports including cashflow information
« Manage post contract procedures and prepare final accounts
« Provide commercial contact with supply chain partners through contract vetting and advise on subcontract documents
EXPERIENCE
« Approx three years relevant post graduate experience working on a mixed project portfolio of civil/infrastructure projects, ideally to the NEC forms of contract,
« Experience in wastewater treatment would be desirable.
EDUCATION
« A degree preferably in Quantity Surveying, though a Civil Engineering degree would be an acceptable alternative subject to relevant experience.
« Membership of a relevant professional institution (eg. RICS, ICE, IEI)
TECHNICAL ATTRIBUTES
You should be able to:
« Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the day to day administration of projects, with knowledge of cost management systems, the commercial application of procurement processes and conditions of contract.
« Demonstrate a working knowledge of MS Project or Primavera planning software.
« Demonstrate good communication skills with other professionals, statutory and public bodies.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
« Good interpersonal skills
« Show leadership potential
« Ability to work on own initiative
« Ability to integrate with multi-discipline teams
« Be self motivated
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
« Access to a car and possession of a current driving licence is essential.
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| Contact name |
Jill Wilson |
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| Ref no |
DA-JW-502-MAR |
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| Job Title |
CDM Co-ordinator |
| Location |
Belfast, Non UK |
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| Job number |
108124668 |
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12/05/2008 (10:46) |
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D & A Associates |
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CDM Co-ordinator
Role Description
Acting as a CDM Co-ordinator, provide support to the client to implement the requirements of the CDM 2007 regulations over the complete project lifecycle. This will entail working on a portfolio of infrastructure, commercial and housing development projects, as a member of a dynamic team of CDM Co-ordinators and Project Managers.
Person Specification
Required
A degree or diploma in the built environment of minimum 3 years duration;
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Registration as a competent CDM Co-ordinator on a recognised register.
Desirable
Minimum of 2 years in a responsible position related to day-to-day health and safety practice;
Chartered membership of an appropriate professional institution;
NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety;
High degree of computer literacy with a good working knowledge of MS Windows filing systems and MS Office applications.
High level of literacy, English language, and written and spoken communication skills.
Personally well organised;
Ability to work in a team-working environment;
Motivated self starter who is able to work unsupervised.
Closing Date Wednesday 21st May 2008
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Jill Wilson |
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DA-JW-501-MAR |
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| Job Title |
Project Manager |
| Location |
Belfast, Non UK |
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| Job number |
108124667 |
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12/05/2008 (10:43) |
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D & A Associates |
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JOB TITLE Project Manager
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT Full Time, Permanent
LOCATION Belfast
SALARY RANGE TBC
A Project Manager is required to manage a wide range of infrastructure planning and development projects in a consulting environment. The project manager will be responsible to clients for the successful delivery of the projects. The project manager will coordinate the work of multi-disciplinary teams from project inception to completion, procure contractors and administer construction contracts.
EXPERIENCE
« Minimum of approx. 2 years project management experience with hands-on exposure to procurement and contract administration.
EDUCATION
« Relevant degree or diploma of at least 3 years study duration. A post graduate diploma or degree in project or business management would be an advantage.
DUTIES
Under the supervision of a senior project manager, responsibilities will include:
« Project management of the technical execution of infrastructure projects;
« Coordination of scope, time, cost and quality of projects;
« Coordinate the management of project resourcing, procurement, risk and project communications;
« Liaison with project external role players and stakeholders;
« Leadership of the project team in liaison with the client;
« Reporting to the client.
TECHNICAL ATTRIBUTES
You should be able to:
« Demonstrate good communication skills with other professionals, statutory and public bodies, and the general public.
« Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the day to day management and administration of projects, with knowledge of the application of cost management systems, procurement processes and conditions of contract.
« Demonstrate a good working knowledge (equivalent to Intermediate stage as defined by MicroSoft training) of MS Windows and MS Office applications; Outlook, Word and Excel.
« Demonstrate a good working knowledge of MS Project or Primavera planning software.
« Preferably, demonstrate exposure to the cost management of projects using NEC forms of contract.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
« Good interpersonal skills
« Show leadership potential
« Ability to work on own initiative
« Ability to integrate with multi-discipline teams
« Be self motivated
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
« Access to a car and possession of a driving licence is essential.
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Permanent |
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Permanent |
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ASAP |
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Jill Wilson |
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DA-JW-500-MAR |
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Electro- Mechanical Device Analyst |
| Location |
Reading, Berkshire |
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| Job number |
107268988 |
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09/05/2008 (13:47) |
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D & A Associates |
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Electro- Mechanical Device Analyst
To be a key member of the research and design team working on strong link safety barriers which are the main safety components in nuclear weapon fuzing and firing systems. The successful candidate will undertake mechanical concept and design analysis to support the development of technical solutions.
DisciplineEngineering - Material
Key accountabilities
Develop and improve a demonstrable capability in nuclear warhead safety and security system design and development. In particular: analysis of electro-mechanical technologies; design and development of electro-mechanical systems.
Responsibilities
Responsible to the respective task manager(s) for:
Analysis of electro-mechanical systems, including requirements capture, specification, design, test, verification and validation.
Liaison with other sections, contractors and external organisations involved in technology development and component design/manufacture supporting Programme Element activities, placing and monitoring contracts where necessary;
Maintaining at all times adequate design records and documentation to demonstrate fitness for purpose of the design and to ensure that customer quality requirements as laid down in the relevant Quality Plan are satisfied.
Planning, monitoring and reporting progress of work carried out, reporting deviations to the Task Manager;
Liaison with US colleagues with respect to collaborative design and information interchange on system requirements, technologies, design methodologies and techniques.
Ensure personal performance and development is actively managed to meet current and future business needs.
Qualifications
Degree or HNC level in a mechanical engineering / mechanical analysis discipline.
Knowledge
A sound understanding of modern engineering analysis techniques and the advantages and disadvantages they offer.
A good theoretical knowledge of structural, thermal, vibration etc issues.
Understanding of the Systems Engineering and Integration philosophy.
Understanding of the design lifecycle and the purpose of engineering analysis.
General knowledge of modern model based engineering approaches.
Awareness of the activities of related groups and teams.
Experience
Experience of working within a R&D environment is desirable, ideally within military or aerospace industry.
Experience of working within a project structure to time critical deadlines.
Experience of working with complex electro-mechanical mechanisms is desired.
Experience of Unigraphics or other contemporary 3D CAD systems.
Experience of the use of computer tools for modelling mechanical dynamics (ADAMS) and of Finite Element analysis is prefered.
Experience of design verification and verification method specification.
Skills
capability to undertake engineering analysis ranging from hand calculations though to the execution and understanding of computer modelling techniques.
Ability to write clear and concise technical reports in English.
Ability to read and understand technical reports.
Ability to understand design concepts and contribute to design development and realisation.
Analysis skills relevant to analysising design concepts and detailed designs.
The use of 3D CAD systems.
The use of Computer based modelling tools.
The use of computer based analysis tools.
Manual design analysis.
Specification of verification methods to underwrite analysis.
Applied skills in assessing designs through modelling - FE, theory, possible codes.
Behaviours
To be able to work as a team member in a research & development environment.
To be able to effectively communicate work issues within the team and at meetings with sub-contractors.
Special Requirements
Some travel within the UK and overseas (in particular, travel to the USA).
Due to the nature of the work undertaken these posts are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore are only open to BRITISH CITIZENS only. All selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance by the employer.
Please apply by sending us your CV to martina@da-associates.eu together with your salary expectations. We look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks,
Martina Tomaskova |
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Permanent |
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Martina Tomaskova |
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DA-MT-652222 |
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Senior Geotechnical Consultant |
| Location |
London, London |
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| Job number |
108122822 |
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09/05/2008 (13:47) |
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D & A Associates |
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Senior Geotechnical Consultant
London
Our London City office is recruiting a Senior Geotechnical Consultant.
You will be involved in project management activities and planning geo-environmental site investigations.
Other key aspects of the role will include the interpretation of geo-technical data, foundation assessment and technical report writing.
As this is a senior consultant position you will have responsibility for mentoring and training junior team members, business development and client management activities.
Experience of working in environmental consultancy would be advantageous.
You should have a geosciences, or equivalent, degree and ideally membership of a professional body.
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Jill Wilson |
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DA-J-000052-MAR |
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Electro-Explosives Electronic Technician |
| Location |
Reading, Berkshire |
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| Job number |
107268991 |
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09/05/2008 (13:47) |
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D & A Associates |
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Electro-Explosives Electronic Technician
To support a team concerned with the Research & Development into electro-explosives initiation trains. This work includes handling different types of explosives, explosive filled articles, design and production of electronic circuits, deploying diagnostics and data capture
DisciplineScience - Physics
Key accountabilities
To become competent in matters of explosive safety to facilitate the safe and efficient working of the facility
To become an explosives filling officer to be able to load explosives devices and articles to meet the requirements of the projects
To become an Nominated Person (Electrical) and to become competent in matters of electrical safety
Acquire and maintain an understanding of the principles associated with the design and manufacture of electronic circuits
Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations etc.
Responsibilities
To assist a Firing Officer by setting up diagnostic equipment, capturing and manipulating experimental data from any explosives firings or non explosive tests as directed
To keep abreast of new diagnostic technology and/or develop new methods of monitoring experimental arrangements, and introduce it to the teams experimental programme
To support the team by designing and producing custom electronic circuits, jigs and fixtures (and other laboratory and workshop activities) towards all programmes
To become a Nominated Person Electrical to be able to conduct various scientific experimental tests using High Voltage Equipment
To set up and/or maintain various task management data bases, test records or other administrative requirements, including requisitions and procurement plans
To develop an understanding of firing units for initiating explosives devices
To support health and safety activities to ensure the efficient running of the facility
To operate within the company standards relating to Security, Quality, Environment, Safety and Health
Qualifications
HND/Physics Degree and/or suitable experience in a relevant field
Knowledge
A confident and responsible attitude towards quality and safety that would enable the competence to be a filling officer to be demonstrated
The similar demonstration of electrical safety awareness
Experience
Practical electrical and/or explosive experience would be desirable
Skills
Computer literate
Good verbal and written communication
Ability to adopt a logical and analytical approach to problem solving
Behaviours
Can work as part of a team
Confidence to work with explosives and high voltage
Responsible attitude toward safety
Capable of lateral thinking
Self motivated
Special Requirements
Willing to become an RA monitored worker
May have to work in other explosives areas under its rules for this teams projects
Due to the nature of the work undertaken these posts are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore are only open to BRITISH CITIZENS only. All selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance by the employer.
Please apply by sending us your CV to martina@da-associates.eu together with your salary expectations. We look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks,
Martina Tomaskova |
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Martina Tomaskova |
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DA-MT-340241 |
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer |
| Location |
Reading, Berkshire |
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| Job number |
107268997 |
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09/05/2008 (13:47) |
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D & A Associates |
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer
To conduct EMC testing on a wide variety of system and equipment. The role will involve production of test plans and work instructions; analysis of test results; production of test reports; provision of advice and assurance services and the support for fabrication of electronic designs and electromagnetic research projects.
DisciplineEngineering - Electromagnetics
Key accountabilities
To support & conduct Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) & Electromagnetic Field (EMF) testing.
To analyse and report on test results.
To provide advice and assurance services on Radio Frequency (RF) Safety issues.
To provide support for fabrication of electronic designs.
To provide basic IT programming support.
Act as a Nominated Person Electrical Specialist for Team activities.
Act as a Nominated Person Electrical Specialist for company RF Safety.
Responsibilities
To ensure that responsibilities with regard to the Companys Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards are met and understood.
To maintain EMC facilities.
Report and action equipment/procedure maintenance requirements.
Ensure welfare of personnel and equipment at all times.
Test to established procedures.
Electrical safety assurance.
Radio Frequency safety within a defined boundary
Qualifications
Appropriate HND or Degree (electronics)
Knowledge
Sound basic knowledge of electromagnetic physics.
Good knowledge of electronic design.
Sound knowledge of instrumentation and control techniques.
Basic knowledge of computer programming techniques.
Experience
Experience in Radio Frequency applications.
Experience in instrumentation and control.
Experience in electronic design.
Skills
Computer programming.
Ability to interpret and implement company standards and procedures.
Ability to apply fundamental principles of electromagnetic physics.
Ability to manage allocated tasks and activities.
Behaviours
An ability to work under pressure to tight time constraints.
Ability to work and contribute effectively in a team environment.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
An interest in electromagnetic physics.
Able to adapt to change.
Able to multi-task.
Special Requirements
Some outdoor work will be required.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken these posts are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore are only open to BRITISH CITIZENS only. All selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance by the employer.
Please apply by sending us your CV to martina@da-associates.eu together with your salary expectations. We look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks,
Martina Tomaskova |
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Permanent |
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Martina Tomaskova |
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DA-MT-650884 |
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Secondary Physicist |
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