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Business Development Manager

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A Business Development Manager with a background in Electrical Construction / Contracting to work for an established Teesside company.

Working within a busy engineering environment you will have the following responsibilities: –

  • Identify opportunities/markets and assess all opportunities for the business
  • Contribute to and implement business development strategies in line with key business goals
  • Develop new business relationships with potential clients and maintain high level contacts with current customers and project partners
  • Ensure all risks are assessed with potential business opportunities
  • Know, understand and represent the business in all interactions
  • Represent the company at events/functions
  • Deliver presentations to prospective clients on behalf of the Company
  • Prepare Monthly Business Development progress reports for the Directors
  • Visit project sites to meet with clients and report on performances and sign off on Prequalification’s and attend post tender interviews if required
  • Ensure all marketing material is representative of business goals and values
  • Collate and share marketing intelligence
  • Involvement during tender process from receipt of ITT to delivery and presentation of proposal to clients

The successful Business Development Manager will have experience within the Electrical Construction industry with any experience in working for an Electrical Contractor beneficial as would be any technical qualifications. You will need previous Business Development Management experience, a strong commercial and technical background and an excellent knowledge of the UK Construction industry. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to lead a team in a dynamic environment are essential as is a good level of computer literacy.

The role is a mixture of office based and visiting clients so you will need to be able to come in to the office regularly.

Salary £55-65K + car allowance + bonus

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and successful company with good technical and career development opportunities available

If you would like more information please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment on 0191 6620016 or click Apply Now to send your CV

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Project Engineer – SCADA / Control Systems

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A Project Engineer with experience of delivering SCADA / Control Systems solutions is sought by a Tyneside Engineering business

Working in a Projects team you will be responsible for managing the design, integration, testing and commissioning of automation projects throughout the entire project life-cycle.

Salary is up to £50K + benefits

The role will involve interpreting clients’ requirements, to design, engineer, integrate, test, and deliver the solution in a professional and timely manner, interfacing with customers on all technical elements and schedules and engaging with subcontractors and external suppliers for the delivery of projects.

Key responsibilities will be to: –

  • Designing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems in automation projects.
  • Produce specifications / drawings and agree with customers.
  • Integrate and configure software, hardware, communications, and external devices.
  • Drive projects to achieve an “on-time” project delivery, within budget.
  • Project engineering, configuration, integration, and test.
  • Assist in the preparation and approvals of bills of materials and manufacturing drawings and where necessary interface with suppliers.
  • Prepare project documentation such as design specifications, factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests and operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Participate in project meetings and assist in the scheduling of activities.
  • Undertake FAT, SAT, site installation and commissioning activities where necessary.

To succeed in this varied and interesting role you will need the following skills, experience and personal qualities

  • ONC/HNC in Electrical / Electronic / Software Engineering or related subject
  • Proven track record of delivering projects, preferably within SCADA and Automation sectors; ideally within the LV/MV/HV Electricity Transmission & Distribution Industry.
  • Knowledge of communications systems and SCADA protocols such as Modbus, DNP, and IEC 61850.
  • Experience of implementation using PLC logic.
  • Experience of configuration of HMI software
  • Ability to work independently and within a small team environment.
  • Excellent internal and external communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Be willing to travel for site testing and commissioning work when required.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Can-do’ attitude – enthusiastic and willing to learn.

This is an exciting role with a growing North East based company. If you would like more information, please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply now to send your CV and we will contact you promptly

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Electrical Estimator

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An Electrical Estimator with Oil & Gas, Power or Process industry experience is sought by an established Teesside based contracting company.

Working closely with project and business development teams you will be responsible for reviewing client specifications and tender information in detail and producing technically accurate and detailed tenders and proposals for Electrical & Instrumentation work.

This will involve the following key responsibilities: –

  • Attend site visits and client briefings.
  • Work closely with clients and other colleagues to review tenders and handovers.
  • Finalisation of all tender bids and to attend pre award meetings to secure contracts and hand over to Project Managers
  • Working to tight deadlines
  • Liaising with customers to review, interpret, and understand customer electrical specifications/requirements.
  • Obtain Supplier & Sub-contractor quotations.
  • Maintain electrical specification confirmations for all contracts, identifying and costing for upcharges and requesting concessions.
  • Developing key relationships with supply chain and with customers / specifies
  • Support the project team from Tender stage to handover

The successful candidate will have a strong background in the with Process, Oil & Gas or Power Generation / Transmission & Distribution sectors and have experience as an Electrical Estimator.

You will need to have experience of reviewing clients specifications and tender information in detail and have a strong understanding of Contracts T&C’s and ability to converse and negotiate terms with a strong knowledge of Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Systems. You will need a HNC/ HND, Degree or apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and be able to work to tight deadlines

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and develop your career in a varied and dynamic environment.

Please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment on 0191 6620016 or click Apply Now to send your CV if you are interested.

Engineer

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Our client is a cold storage company and a leader in developing and operating highly automated cold stores. We are the fastest growing specialist in automated cold storage, with world-class and energy efficient systems, making it stand out from conventional companies.

Our client has a global network across three continents with an ambitious growth plan underway.

The role
The role primarily involves conducting pre-planned & reactive maintenance for an automated cold store facility, operating at minus 23 degrees. Candidates must be time served multi-skilled engineers.

The shift pattern for the role is 4 on, 4 off rotating days and nights, 12 hr shifts which will include weekend and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Keeping allocated PPM to date to a high standard
  • Servicing and repair of automated equipment and general estate maintenance
  • Ensure all equipment is maintained in line with suppliers’ guidelines, this will include conveyors, cranes, cooling systems and oxygen reduction.

About you

  • We need you to be a time served experienced and skilled engineer who can demonstrate thorough knowledge of proven and advanced technology and with the ability to apply that knowledge practically to ensure competitive and innovative advantage.
  • You must hold a recognised electrical qualification.
  • Experience of working with automated stacker cranes (preferred).
  • Experience of working on roller conveyor systems (preferred).
  • You will need to be proactive and independent comfortable making decisions but equally aware of when to escalate or communicate with key stakeholders.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to interface with key internal functions, key stakeholders, external regulators, auditors and outside vendors.
  • Experience of working in an automated warehouse environment preferred but not essential.
  • Be able to work at heights up to 42 metres.

Due to regulations of the equipment, and health and safety obligations there is a maximum weight limit on this role of 125KG

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift (4 on 4 off)
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Engineer

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Our client is a cold storage company and a leader in developing and operating highly automated cold stores. We are the fastest growing specialist in automated cold storage, with world-class and energy efficient systems, making it stand out from conventional companies.

Our client has a global network across three continents with an ambitious growth plan underway.

The role
The role primarily involves conducting pre-planned & reactive maintenance for an automated cold store facility, operating at minus 23 degrees. Candidates must be time served multi-skilled engineers.

The shift pattern for the role is 4 on, 4 off rotating days and nights, 12 hr shifts which will include weekend and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Keeping allocated PPM to date to a high standard
  • Servicing and repair of automated equipment and general estate maintenance
  • Ensure all equipment is maintained in line with suppliers’ guidelines, this will include conveyors, cranes, cooling systems and oxygen reduction.

About you

  • We need you to be a time served experienced and skilled engineer who can demonstrate thorough knowledge of proven and advanced technology and with the ability to apply that knowledge practically to ensure competitive and innovative advantage.
  • You must hold a recognised electrical qualification.
  • Experience of working with automated stacker cranes (preferred).
  • Experience of working on roller conveyor systems (preferred).
  • You will need to be proactive and independent comfortable making decisions but equally aware of when to escalate or communicate with key stakeholders.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to interface with key internal functions, key stakeholders, external regulators, auditors and outside vendors.
  • Experience of working in an automated warehouse environment preferred but not essential.
  • Be able to work at heights up to 42 metres.

Due to regulations of the equipment, and health and safety obligations there is a maximum weight limit on this role of 125KG

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift (4 on 4 off)
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Project Manager – Control Systems

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A Project Manager with a background in managing Control Systems, Automation or Engineering Software projects is sought by a successful Engineering company

You will be responsible for managing technical automation projects of varying duration and technical complexity for customers, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and scope in line with company goals and objectives. They are a mixture of simple delivery projects and complex IT/software/hardware development projects and vary in duration from several months to several years.

Your key responsibilities will include

  • Pro-actively managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
  • Maintaining clarity on the project scope and deadlines and drive the implementation accordingly
  • Planning and managing project resources and schedules including 3rd party suppliers (software development, hardware supply, panel manufacture)
  • Managing project budget, costs and billing
  • Managing project scope and change management
  • Monitoring progress using simple KPIs including milestones and deliverables
  • Tracking, managing and reporting on progress, problems and solutions
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of execution
  • Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
  • Pro-actively managing risks and contingency plans

We are looking for a proven project manager with a track record in managing Engineering Software projects for external customers and be experienced with Agile, PRINCE 2 & SCRUM techniques. You will ideally have an engineering background biased towards computer science with any process automation experience a distinct advantage.

The candidate must have relevant experience in managing all aspects of a project, including clients, resources, quality, safety, risks, budget, schedules and deliverables and be capable of solving problems and adapting to changing circumstances.

  • A qualification in project management or equivalent with several years of relevant, broad engineering experience, and management / leadership experience
  • Experience in managing multiple concurrent projects is essential as is the ability to deliver them on time whilst maintaining professional and technical standards.
  • You will have good business judgment, be able to define priorities and focus on processes and people management to guarantee on-time completion within budget.
  • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, planning and organisational skills and analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Management and leadership skills, commercial awareness, teamworking skills, negotiation & diplomacy and the ability to motivate people are key qualities that you will need to succeed within the role.

This is an exciting opportunity within a successful Engineering Business.Please click Apply Now to send your CV or call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment if you are interested

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