﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:g="http://base.google.com/ns/1.0"><channel><title>Job Feed on Connect Energy Recruitment</title><link>http://www.connectgroup-energy.com/jobs/</link><description>The latest job entries</description><copyright>&amp;copy; Copyright 2010 Connect Group Ltd, all rights reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>ICT Projectleider Smart Grids</title><description>ICT Projectleider Smart Grids 

De opkomst van hernieuwbare energie en een verschuiving van fossiele brandstoffen naar elektriciteit heeft een grote impact op de huidige en toekomstige uitbating van het distributienetwerk en de bijhorende infrastructuur. Het distributienetwerk zal moeten omgevormd worden van een passief verdeelnet naar een netwerk met een actief beheer, met actieve componenten en met specifieke nieuwe economische modellen: de zogenaamde 'Slimme Netten' of 'Smart Grids'.
  
Als ICT Projectleider Smart Grids ben je 'end-to-end' verantwoordelijk voor het beheren van één of meerdere projecten in ICT en dit vanaf het ontvangen van de missie en objectieven van een project tot en met het opleveren van alle resultaten van het project.
 
Taken: 
•	Je beheert in ICT 'end- to-end' jouw projecten volgens het proces "Ontwikkelen of aanpassen van ICT- oplossingen en -diensten" en dit volgens een strikte projectmethodologie gebaseerd op de markstandaard Prince II
•	Je escaleert problemen met betrekking tot afwijkingen in scope, kwaliteit, planning en budget en afhankelijkheden met andere ICT-projecten en verzorgt een kwaliteitsvolle rapportering naar de businesspartners, de ICT-directie en andere sturingsorganen
•	Je stelt een eerste dienstenbeheersafspraak (SLA) op of past de bestaande aan alvorens het project te beëindigen met de bedoeling een consistente dienstenverlening te garanderen van de opgeleverde ICT-oplossing of ICT-dienst
•	Je vraagt en selecteert de nodige middelen. Je mobiliseert deze middelen, leidt het projectteam en coördineert alle betrokken partijen teneinde een gemotiveerd en performant team te vormen dat de gemeenschappelijke doelstellingen van het project behaalt
•	Je beheert de contacten en contracten met externe leveranciers op een operationeel niveau met de bedoeling dat de leverancier(s) de afgesproken prestaties of diensten te laten leveren binnen de contractuele voorwaarden
Profiel:
•	Je beschikt over een universitair diploma 
•	Je hebt 3 tot 5 jaar ervaring in projectbeheer
•	Kennis van de elektrische distributienetwerken (middenspanning en laagspanning) is een pluspunt
•	Kennis van Prince II, PMBOK of Agile is een pluspunt
•	Je bent bereid de ICT-standaarden en -architecturen van Eandis te volgen
•	Je bent sterk in het organiseren, het plannen en het budgetteren
•	Je legt de nodige empathie, onderhandelingsvaardigheden, communicatievaardigheden en flexibiliteit aan de dag
•	Je spreekt en schrijft vlot Nederlands en Engels</description><link>http://www.connectgroup-energy.com/jobs/586-ict-projectleider-smart-grids</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:12:41 GMT</pubDate><g:job_function>ICT Projectleider Smart Grids</g:job_function><g:location>The Netherlands</g:location><g:job_industry>Smart Metering</g:job_industry><g:publish_date>2010-09-06T06:12:41</g:publish_date><g:expiration_date>2010-10-07T03:24:00</g:expiration_date><g:employer>Connect Group Ltd</g:employer></item><item><title>Business Lead / Systems Architect</title><description>On behalf on our client we are currently seeking an experienced Business Lead / Systems Architect to manage the deployment of it's AMR, meter installs &amp; maintenance and Meter reading.

Candidates are required to have a solid utilities background and understand the various steps required to successfully deploy the MMS and ensure the business implementation plans are in order to start up and operate at the MMS.

Candidates with a strong understanding of contract management and meter reading is highly desirable.

The Business Lead / Systems Architect will be required to communicate with the SME’s managing them to make sure they understand the operation from end to end including their own area of expertise. 

Connect Group Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Applications will be considered based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.</description><link>http://www.connectgroup-energy.com/jobs/585-business-lead-systems-architect</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:50:25 GMT</pubDate><g:job_function>Business Lead / Systems Architect</g:job_function><g:location>Berkshire</g:location><g:job_industry>Smart Metering</g:job_industry><g:publish_date>2010-09-06T09:50:25</g:publish_date><g:expiration_date>2010-10-07T03:24:00</g:expiration_date><g:employer>Connect Group Ltd</g:employer></item><item><title>Smart Sales Strategy Executive</title><description>Smart Sales Strategy Executive required ASAP by our client who are based in the Midlands.

The Smart Sales Strategy Executive will manage the UK Sales function; both the delivery of existing contract financial outurn and the realisation of new sales growth within existing and new service lines for the division. 

The successful candidate will also manage a team of professionals who are responsible for the relationship with all interfaces of our client base and grow the organisations interests within the target market in line with expectations.

Responsibilities:

- Customer Relationship Management

- Networking

- Negotiation

- Achievement of Sales Targets

Connect Group Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Applications will be considered based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.</description><link>http://www.connectgroup-energy.com/jobs/584-smart-sales-strategy-executive</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:39:52 GMT</pubDate><g:job_function>Smart Sales Strategy Executive</g:job_function><g:location>Midlands</g:location><g:job_industry>Smart Metering</g:job_industry><g:publish_date>2010-09-01T06:39:52</g:publish_date><g:expiration_date>2010-10-07T03:24:00</g:expiration_date><g:employer>Connect Group Ltd</g:employer></item><item><title>SAP IS-U Billing Consultant</title><description>SAP ISU Billing Consultants with experience of working in the UK energy sector required ASAP by our client to be based on South West England.

The successful candidate will be required to have:

- Solid experience of supporting SAP implementation as a team member, team lead or Project Manager.

- At least one full cycle implementation 

- Experience of implementing technology-enabled business solutions for clients

- Experience of working within the utilities industry and/or consulting.

- Experience in defining systems strategy, developing systems requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.

Connect Group Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Applications will be considered based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.</description><link>http://www.connectgroup-energy.com/jobs/583-sap-is-u-billing-consultant</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:16:50 GMT</pubDate><g:job_function>SAP IS-U Billing Consultant</g:job_function><g:location>South West England</g:location><g:job_industry>Smart Metering</g:job_industry><g:publish_date>2010-09-01T06:16:50</g:publish_date><g:expiration_date>2010-10-07T03:24:00</g:expiration_date><g:employer>Connect Group Ltd</g:employer></item><item><title>Planning Engineer</title><description>My client, a major EPC contractor within the hydrocarbons sector is currently seeking a Senior Field Project Controls Manager for a position in Turkmenistan.  

The role is paid on a Salary basis with a 10/3 rotation.   

Package
- Attractive Salary package
- Furnished Accommodation
- Food and subsistence allowance
- Local transportation and Rotation flights
- Medical &amp; Life insurance
- 10/3 rotation
- Local taxes paid

Project
 
The Project office is in Mary, which is 40 KM from the Site. The site is located approximately 400km South East of Ashgabat the capital of Turkmenistan.  The Project is in 2 phases:
 
Phase 1- FEED 
Phase 2- Construction. 
 
It is a 5 Billion USD, Lump Sum Turn Key project for one of the largest gas suppliers in the world.

Connect Group Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Applications will be considered based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.</description><link>http://www.connectgroup-energy.com/jobs/582-planning-engineer</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:32:04 GMT</pubDate><g:job_function>Planning Engineer</g:job_function><g:location>Turkmenistan</g:location><g:job_industry>Oil &amp; Gas</g:job_industry><g:publish_date>2010-08-31T05:32:04</g:publish_date><g:expiration_date>2010-10-07T03:24:00</g:expiration_date><g:employer>Connect Group Ltd</g:employer></item><item><title>Quantity Surveyor</title><description>Reports to: Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Chief Quantity Surveyor
Direct Supervision of:	Assistant Quantity Surveyors

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

• Undertakes full responsibility for quantity surveying activities on allocated contracts, from contract award to agreement of final account, with the objective to maintain financial control of contracts and to increase profitability and cash flow for the Company.

• Studies, evaluates and measures the contractual and financial aspects of a Contract job on an ongoing project 

DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares and updates all work measurements at site.

2. Prepares and maintains interim and final payment quantities and computations and the final accounts of the projects.

3. Prepares monthly invoices to Consultant with attached inspection certificate and relevant supporting documents for review by the Project Manager and submission to Consultant, follows up progress payments with the Consultant.

4. Monitors expenditures, accurately costing claims/ valuations (updates costs) and prepares all variations to contract (actual versus budget), prepares monthly financial reports and project cash-flow charts accordingly.

5. Prepares all commercial reports including monthly project report to consultant, reports to head office and management (forecast based on commercial matter).

6. Coordinates with Finance/ Administration department on all commercial aspects related projects (materials, invoices to consultants) through the Project Manager.

7. Liaises with all project staff on cost expenditure and management.

8. Liaises with Client and Consultant’s Quantity Surveyor as necessary.

9. Advises the Project Manager on contractual rights, remedies and methods of redress on accelerations, project variations, delays and extension of time, BOQ items and its measurement mode for payment and assists in the preparation of financial claims and settlements.

10. Manages sub-contractor packages mainly on monitoring payments, variations and final account settlement.

CORE DELIVERABLES:

- Weekly and monthly Project Reports to the Division Head and Operation Manager

- Commercial reports to Head Office and Management

Education:

- Diploma in Engineering or Bachelors degree in Engineering

Relevant  Experience :

- Experience in quantity surveying

Technical Knowledge/ Skills:

- Training in Quantity Surveying platforms

- Good Engineering technical knowledge

- Should be familiar with FIDIC &amp; CESMM-3 as required 

Connect Group Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Applications will be considered based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.</description><link>http://www.connectgroup-energy.com/jobs/581-quantity-surveyor</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:42:37 GMT</pubDate><g:job_function>Quantity Surveyor</g:job_function><g:location>UAE</g:location><g:job_industry>Oil &amp; Gas</g:job_industry><g:publish_date>2010-08-24T05:42:37</g:publish_date><g:expiration_date>2010-10-07T03:24:00</g:expiration_date><g:employer>Connect Group Ltd</g:employer></item><item><title>Project Controls Manager</title><description>My client, a major EPC contractor within the hydrocarbons sector, is currently seeking a Senior Field Project Controls Manager for a position in Turkmenistan.  The role is paid on a Salary basis with a 10/3 rotation.   
 
Requirements and Preferable experience:
 
- Experience of process, pipeline and utilities

- Extensive experience within Oil &amp; Gas, particularly with onshore Oil &amp; Gas projects.

- Extensive experience as a Project Controls Manager within major EPC companies.

- Degree Qualification

- Experience of working on Site 

Package
 
- Attractive Salary package

- Furnished Accommodation

- Food and subsistence allowance

- Local transportation and Rotation flights

- Medical &amp; Life insurance

- 10/3 rotation

- Local taxes paid

Project
 
The Project office is in Mary, which is 40 KM from the Site. The site is located approximately 400km South East of Ashgabat the capital of Turkmenistan.  The Project is in 2 phases:
 
Phase 1- FEED 
Phase 2- Construction. 
 
It is a 5 Billion USD, Lump Sum Turn Key project for one of the largest gas suppliers in the world.

Connect Group Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Applications will be considered based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.</description><link>http://www.connectgroup-energy.com/jobs/580-project-controls-manager</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:15:18 GMT</pubDate><g:job_function>Project Controls Manager</g:job_function><g:location>Turkmenistan</g:location><g:job_industry>Oil &amp; Gas</g:job_industry><g:publish_date>2010-08-20T05:15:18</g:publish_date><g:expiration_date>2010-10-07T03:24:00</g:expiration_date><g:employer>Connect Group Ltd</g:employer></item><item><title>Installation Project Manager</title><description>Our client is looking for a Project Manager with industry experience within the wind sector or heavy lift sector would be beneficial but not essential. 

Site management/sub contractor experience would be very beneficial as would formal project management training. Familiarity with CDM, LOLER and PUWER regulations would be advantageous as well. 

The successful Project Manager will be working for a world-famous technology player with an outstanding international record in substation installation and grid connections projects. 

With Round 2.5 projects looming and Round 3 contracts already secured, the client offers the enviable  opportunity of continued projects in renewables for years to come and the experience of working for a major market leader.

A full driving license is essential

Connect Group Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Applications will be considered based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.</description><link>http://www.connectgroup-energy.com/jobs/579-installation-project-manager</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:20:43 GMT</pubDate><g:job_function>Installation Project Manager</g:job_function><g:location>South East England</g:location><g:job_industry>Renewables</g:job_industry><g:publish_date>2010-08-20T09:20:43</g:publish_date><g:expiration_date>2010-10-07T03:24:00</g:expiration_date><g:employer>Connect Group Ltd</g:employer></item><item><title>Due Diligene Consultant</title><description>Our client is looking for a Senior Due Diligence who has an extensive knowledge and experience of due diligence and project management preferably in the renewable energies field. 

They will need to be able to co-ordinate, collaborate and collate necessary resources both from within and external to the organisation in order to produce due diligence reports for client’s which accurately fulfil the client’s brief. 

They will also be expected to lead the existing Due Diligence team in major renewable projects, particularly Offshore Wind farms, which our client has won significant contracts.

The successful Due Dilligence Consultant will have extensive experience working within the field of Due Diligence, and working with financial bodies. 

They will also have over three years senior project management experience and be possessing of excellent report writing skills. 

Experience reporting at board level will be advantageous as will Chartered MCIOB / MAPM / MRICS/ MICE/ MIMechE or equivalent. 

As will experience in renewable energy, particularly wet renewables.

Connect Group Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Applications will be considered based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.</description><link>http://www.connectgroup-energy.com/jobs/578-due-diligene-consultant</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:49:17 GMT</pubDate><g:job_function>Due Diligene Consultant</g:job_function><g:location>South East England</g:location><g:job_industry>Renewables</g:job_industry><g:publish_date>2010-08-20T08:49:17</g:publish_date><g:expiration_date>2010-10-07T03:24:00</g:expiration_date><g:employer>Connect Group Ltd</g:employer></item><item><title>Senior Electrical Engineer</title><description>The successful Senior Electrical Engineer will have a good all round knowledge of electrical engineering, and design experience. 

Whilst knowledge of transmissions, SCADA and power station knowledge would be advantageous, high voltage experience is essential.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work on large scale hydroelectric projects around the world, including Zambia, Uganda and Malaysia for one of the world’s largest engineering consultancy for a generous package with great benefits.
 
This leading engineering consultancy operate in over 80 countries and are well established in project management, development, and engineering services

Connect Group Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Applications will be considered based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.</description><link>http://www.connectgroup-energy.com/jobs/577-senior-electrical-engineer</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:38:40 GMT</pubDate><g:job_function>Senior Electrical Engineer</g:job_function><g:location>South East England</g:location><g:job_industry>Renewables</g:job_industry><g:publish_date>2010-08-20T08:38:40</g:publish_date><g:expiration_date>2010-10-07T03:24:00</g:expiration_date><g:employer>Connect Group Ltd</g:employer></item><item><title>Project Manager</title><description>Project Manager with prior experience as an  Electrical Engineer, with experience in grid connections and substations construction. 

Electrical design experience is desirable though not essential. 

Duties will include managing the design process, installation and commissioning of grid connections for offshore wind farms in the UK.
 
The successful Project Manager will be working in a world-famous technology player with an outstanding international record in substation installation and grid connections projects. With Round 2.5 projects looming and Round 3 contracts already secured, the client offers the enviable  opportunity of continued projects in renewables for years to come and the experience of working for a major market leader.

Connect Group Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Applications will be considered based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.</description><link>http://www.connectgroup-energy.com/jobs/576-project-manager</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:19:13 GMT</pubDate><g:job_function>Project Manager</g:job_function><g:location>North East England</g:location><g:job_industry>Renewables</g:job_industry><g:publish_date>2010-08-17T08:19:13</g:publish_date><g:expiration_date>2010-10-07T03:24:00</g:expiration_date><g:employer>Connect Group Ltd</g:employer></item></channel></rss>