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Contract Administrator |
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Gosport, Hampshire |
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107745897 |
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07/02/2012 (11:55) |
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CTS Ltd |
Description
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Contracts Administrator required to prepare:
Estimates and milestone payment plans.
Administrate contracts and agreements to ensure efficient, effective and compliant performance.
Interprete contract requirements.
Produce proper work authorisation documentation.
Provide back-up support to other members of the Commercial team as required
Continuous use and improvement of the program management best practices
Monitor payment of invoices and works to resolve issues for aged invoices to ensure on-time payment.
Skills:
You must have detailed knowledge of MS Excel for the creation of spreadsheets (formula and data population, input and migration)
Background in negotiation and contracting process
Problem solving skills
Accuracy
Ideally have worked within an Aerospace or Defence background.
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Safety Manager |
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Non UK |
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107745212 |
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06/02/2012 (11:45) |
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CTS Ltd |
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Safety Manager based in Sydney, Australia.
Our client is in the process of introducing an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system across their rail network and has selected an ETCS Level 1 system. The particular ATP equipment has already been successfully proven in operational service in Europe and so is considered an ‘off-the-shelf’ system. However, there are risks associated with the application, installation and operation of the system in the network environment.
Key tasks
Provide specialist capability for the consideration of safety and risk management within assigned projects. The purpose of which is to support project management in the making of risk based decisions and the achievement of improved safety outcomes Prepare and / or review specialist safety risk and safety change (Safety Case) documentation that are applicable to assigned projects. The purpose of which is to demonstrate that effective consideration / application of relevant safety and risk issues within the project has been undertaken and to achieve compliance with the relevant provisions of the Safety Management System
Provide specialist capability for the conduct of the full range of risk assessment related activities and associated analysis, the purpose of which is to support project management in the making of risk based decisions and the achievement of improved safety outcomes.
Provide specialist safety and risk consulting services to operational and project management personnel, the purpose of which is to support and enable the achievement of effective risk based decision making and the delivery of sound business outcomes.
Conduct Independent Verification of safety and risk reports / assessments that identify significant safety concerns, the purpose of which is assure the consistent application of the relevant provisions of the Safety Management System, to verify the suitability of the methodology used and establish the validity of the conclusions and recommendations made.
Provide guided learning, mentoring and peer support to operational and project personnel in relation to safety assurance and safety risk. The purpose of which is to progressively develop the safety assurance and safety risk knowledge and competencies of this key management group personnel, thereby enabling improved risk based decision making.
Experience and background:
At least 5 years experience in System Safety in Rail and 5 years project experience of ETCS
Demonstrable experience of leading Safety and successful ETCS implementation
Demonstrable expertise in ETCS, their application, compliance and acceptance
Demonstrable ability to communicate with Executive level management.
A broad railway technical and operational background
A proactive and pragmatic approach to solving potential issues
Demonstrable understanding of:
Derivation and demonstration of SIL
Demonstrable knowledge of ISA and NoBo certification of Technical Standards for Interoperability TSI (including non-compliance with TSI’s)
Experience of how ETCS Level 1 and 2 systems are operated on a revenue railway;
In-depth knowledge of the relevant railway safety standards i.e. CENELEC 50126/8/9 and their application e.g. Yellow Book, their application and limitations
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11 month contract in |
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March 2012 |
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Instrument Technician |
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Cramlington, Northumberland |
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107697530 |
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01/02/2012 (13:58) |
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CTS Ltd |
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Instrument Technician, COMPEX certified with experience of calibration and commissioning in hazardous areas within petro-chemical, oil/gas environments. Will be primarily involved with instrument loop calibrations and functional testing, working mainly independently to complete scheduled and prioritised work.
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Contract |
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3 months + |
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NDT Inspectors |
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North West |
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104219811 |
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01/02/2012 (13:57) |
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CTS Ltd |
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Non-Destructive Test Engineers – Level III and Level II required for an advanced composite business unit. Preferred Skills:
• Composite/Carbon Fibre experience
• 5+ Non-Destructive Inspection Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• ASNT Level III or Level II, Ultrasonic
• Composite Aircraft Engineering experience preferred
• Experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with implementation of NDT methods in a high-rate production environment.
• Experience in advanced composite structures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to operate in a demanding, high-paced environment.
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Research Chemist - Ontario, Canada |
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Non UK |
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120249138 |
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01/02/2012 (13:56) |
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CTS Ltd |
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Our client currently is seeking a highly motivated, talented chemist for their Global R&D department. This position requires an individual with an outstanding grasp of state of the art chemistry technique and a strong interest in problem solving. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. The desire and ability to work in a multidisciplinary, laboratory focused environment and contribute to team-based decisions.
The following are required education, skills and experience required:
BSc or MSc degree in organic chemistry
Prior experience in a petrochemical industrial environment or research lab is preferred
Must have polymerization experience and/or polymer experience
Conduct polymerizations in a glove box
Conduct basic organic reactions such as distillations and brominations
Ability to conduct analysis using some of the following techniques: GPC, HPLC, NMR, FT-IR, GC/MS
Analyze data for optimization of experiments
Organize the data, present the data and write reports
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills including MS Office, SAP, Lotus Notes
Ability and desire to learn new skills
International experience is an asset
Ability to travel outside country is mandatory
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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Programme Manager |
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Gosport, Hampshire |
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104227247 |
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24/01/2012 (15:39) |
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CTS Ltd |
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We are seeking a Programme Manager to work with a Global Aerospace and Defence business with for suppliers/supply chain.
The Programme Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of supplier/subcontractor relationship and performance throughout all contract phases including infrastructure (e.g., sourcing strategy, proposal development, negotiation strategy, establishes performance metrics, monitors performance data and provides technical and business direction).
The Programme Manager will maintain collaboration with Business Partners to understand their requirements.
Lead programme/Business Unit/Company supplier integration plans by assessing supplier capacity/capability to perform current and projected work statement and to support company procurement strategy and contractual compliance. Conduct root-cause analysis to identify and resolve technical/business issues; identifies solutions to establish the basis for recovery plans; communicates across stakeholders to report status and concerns.
Perform work movement projects by verifying that the elements of the work movement plan are credible and complete.
Interfaces with management and specialists from other functional disciplines to provide leadership and coordination throughout all aspects of supplier/subcontractor relationships and the subcontract management process.
Qualifications:
Degree or eqivalent with 10+ years of related supplier management/supply chain experience in defence or aersopace sectors.
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Contract |
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6 months min. |
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February 2012 |
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Stress Engineer |
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Lancashire, North West |
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104227238 |
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24/01/2012 (15:19) |
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CTS Ltd |
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On behalf of our client we looking to recruit a number of Stress Engineers at intermediate and senior level.
Role:
Successful candidates will be working with stress and engineering teams representing the stress function at both internal and customer facing meetings.
You will be involved in driving through New product development and R&T projects, to achieve timescales, requirements and costs
Providing technical guidance and assistance to junior stress engineers and checking and approval of stress work is key.
Developing and validating new products from a structural analysis perspective.
Responsibilities include:
Definition and application of efficient stress methodologies to support structural optimisation, validation of product and demonstration of compliance to customer requirements for static, fatigue and damage tolerance
Setting up cost effective FEM representation of products for linear, non-linear and dynamic analyses, applicable post processing and interpretation of results
Assessment and manipulation of loading inputs to establish critical load case definitions to be reviewed for structural certification in both static and fatigue conditions
Creation and approval of clear and concise reports of work completed for both internal and external issue
Liaison with customers, suppliers and internal resource on stress related issues and work packages
Promoting and contributing to initiatives aimed at improving the performance of the stress team, engineering and the business
Monitoring and reporting on stress deliverables for the programme and feedback to the Engineering Project Manager
Definition of physical product testing for both R&T and new development work to validate methods and assumptions applied including liaison with test engineers to generate plans and analysis and interpretation of results
Working within Company standard procedures and stress handbook methods
Manage the sub contracting of stress packages, providing technical support and guidance where required.
Essential experience:
Good knowledge of Nastran and Patran software in linear and non linear analysis
Experience of stress analysis in static, fatigue and damage tolerance at a senior level
Experience of stress analysis of both composite and metallic structures
Excellent knowledge of performing hand calculations (using such tools as ESDU, Niu, Bruhn)
Excellent knowledge of preparing stress reports, covering static, fatigue and damage tolerance
Good general aircraft knowledge and experience of aerostructures loading and analysis
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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Project Manager |
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Non UK |
| Job Number |
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107695662 |
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20/01/2012 (14:30) |
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CTS Ltd |
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Project Manager - Mechanical, based in Switzerland.
The Project Manager will take responsibility for new systems from contract award through successful installation and acceptance at customer?s site. During the project phase you will be involved with various internal and external departments, typically including sales, engineering, quality, planning, finance, purchasing, production and the installation teams to ensure compliance to time-schedule, audit and regulatory compliance.
In terms of background we?re ideally seeking candidates with a strong technical background, ideally Mechanical bias, experienced with complex, long-term, high-profile customer-projects and a high level of project management and communication skills.
A willingness to travel to customer?s European sites and experience in nuclear power plants or another highly regulated markets is also required.
Any German or French language skills would be a big asset.
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Procurement Agent |
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Gosport, South West |
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107736607 |
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18/01/2012 (10:59) |
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CTS Ltd |
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Our client, a global leading Aerospace and Defence manufacturer is looking to hire a Procurement Agent with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements.
Other responsibilities include:
Develops procurement solutions, identifies viable sources, develops and issues requests for information, quotations, and proposals. Conducts bidder conferences as required. Leads the proposal analysis process and selects best value source.
Leads the supplier proposal analysis process and selects best value source. Negotiates pricing and other contract terms and conditions. Prepares and executes the negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements. Interprets and enforces contract terms and conditions. Defines performance expectations, establishes metrics, evaluates and monitors performance and meets with suppliers and Boeing partners to ensure compliance to the contract.
Interprets and enforces contract terms and conditions. Documents procurement decisions, creates contract correspondence, and administers contract changes between the company and suppliers. Ensures compliance with all relevant Boeing procedures and contract requirements. Integrates activities with internal and external customers and suppliers to fulfill contract requirements and reconcile contract issues. Manages contract terminations and closeouts.
Integrates and coordinates customer requirements, identifies sources, prepares bid packages and conducts bidder conferences
Collaborates with Integrated Product Teams, business partners and functional groups to manage sourcing strategy.
Develops supply base strategies to right size supplier base. Develops and implements supplier controls and measurements including preferred and certified suppliers.
Works with suppliers to develops improvement plans and monitors progress. Leads regular supplier performance reviews. Builds successful supplier relationships.
Experience:
Supply Chain Knowledge:
An understanding of UK DEFCONs and demonstrate direct experience working with a variety of subcontract types under UK MoD prime contracts.
Working knowledge of supplier selection process from compiling S.O.W., request for quotation, financial analysis of proposal and recommending best value suppliers.
Experience of compiling Pre-Negotiation proposals, competent at Negotiating pricing and other contract terms and conditions for large performance based logistics contracts.
Demonstrated ability to monitor contract effectiveness, grow relationships and partnerships with suppliers and alliances.
Customer Focus
Understands customers and their needs and considers such factors in the completion of day-to-day job tasks and responsibilities; supports more experienced employees as required to develop and sustain productive customer relationships; uses available information to understand customer related circumstances, problems, and needs; considers how day-to-day actions will affect customers; responds quickly to help more experienced employees meet customer needs and resolve problems.
Project Leadership
General ability to accept and perform responsibilities and work assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project. General ability to lead and direct the activities and resources of smaller assigned projects. Must have a working knowledge of EVM systems.
Adaptability
Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow work group members.
Analytical Skills
Has the skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.
Communication
You will be an effective communicator at all levels of the Organisation, with Customers & Suppliers. You can effectively communicate in different formats to include, proposals, papers, user guides, reports, articles, promotional materials, brochures, web sites, presentations and speeches.
Education & Experience
College Degree or equivalent and related work experience, or a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Qualified to MCIps would be advantageous
Ideally you will be CIPS or MCIPS qualified with demonstrable experience of working within Aerospace & Defense sector procurement functions.
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Contract |
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6 months min. |
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February 2012 |
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Procurement Agent/Assistant |
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Gosport, Hampshire |
| Job Number |
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107736593 |
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18/01/2012 (10:46) |
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CTS Ltd |
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Background:
Minimum 2 years procurement experience
Ability to methodically follow detailed End to End processes
Ability to Negotiate terms and conditions and price
Managing of procurement enquiries and preparation and management of RFP’s & RFQ’s
Experience in Preparation of Supplier statements of Work
Administer invoice and Purchase Order enquiries
Ability to work alone, to tight deadlines and prioritize workload accordingly
Maintain Ad-Hoc Tasking Database
Liaise with Finance and Budget Holders to ensure all Orders are charged to the correct budget
Communicate with internal customers and suppliers as required
Attend meetings with internal functions as procurement representative
General supplier management administrative and record keeping responsibilities
Hard working, diligent, attentive to detail, strong interpersonal skills
Fully conversant with MS Office suite, particularly Excel
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Contract |
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Ongoing |
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February 2012 |
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Sales Engineer - Instrumentation |
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North West, North West |
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107736523 |
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18/01/2012 (09:47) |
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CTS Ltd |
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SALES ENGINEER - Instrumentation
DUTIES
To advise and promote sales of our range of process and control instrumentation to new and established accounts. Typical daily duties will include internal sales support, preparing quotations, assisting and advising on technical specifications and commercial queries, and supporting our external sales engineers. You will be working with our suppliers on a regular basis together with their internal and external sales teams
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 3 to 5+ years experience in field process instruments and control equipment, including temperature, pressure, level & flow transmitters, switches and gauges, ideally from a design/specification background, possess good communication skills and computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel. Where necessary marketing, sales and technical training will be provided in each of our suppliers product ranges.
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Development Engineer |
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£25000 - £35000/annum |
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |
| Job Number |
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112154955 |
| Posted |
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18/01/2012 (09:37) |
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CTS Ltd |
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Following our clients recent expansion we are recruiting experienced hardware design engineers to develop future generation, high performance oscilloscopes, data loggers and automotive diagnostic products.
Candidates will have experience in the following areas:
Engineering degree or equivalent qualification or work experience.
High speed digital design including ADC and memory interfacing.
High speed VHDL design.
Xilinx FPGA tools for simulation, synthesis and place and route.
Additional skills:
PCB layout using OrCAD tools.
Windows software development for test applications (C, C++, C#).
An understanding of or experience in automotive diagnostics.
Analogue design using amplifiers, attenuators, ADCs and DACs.
Wireless communications and battery supplies.
Mechanical design
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