Who are Talascend International?
Talascend International are an established recruitment agency based in the UK, working across the Rail, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Energy and Power sectors.
Our expert railway recruitment consultants have been working closely with clients to build both contract and permanent workforces for over 20 years. Most recently their focus has been placing candidates into large UK infrastructure projects such as Crossrail and HS2.
Our team recruit for rail projects in the UK, as well as Life Sciences, Oil & Gas and Nuclear projects on an international scale across Europe, Abu Dhabi and India.
To speak to our team about your railway recruitment, or other hiring needs you can contact us on manchester@talascendint.com or you can call on +44 (0)161 507 8370.
Areas We Specialise In
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Rail & Civil Infrastructure
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Power & Nuclear
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Oil & Gas
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Life Sciences
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Rail - T&C Coordinator (Systems Integration) - London
City of London, London NegotiableThere is a requirement for a T&C Coordinator - Systems Integration on the Crossrail project for at least a year on a contract-basis, located at various stations in London. Role Brief: To work with the existing site-based T&C Co-ordinators to ensure a common approach to the integration of the principle user interfaces (Systems) within the stations, with particular focus on station operation rooms (SOR) and Crossrail control centre. This is to be done in a manner that ensures full integration between systems across the Central Operating Section of Crossrail. Document the strategy for SOR integration both within the station and more widely with the Route Control Centre (RCC) Ensure that all systems integration and testing is completed by applying the strategy and managing multiple stakeholders across contracts in a complex matrix organisation Fully engage with the end users from LUL, RFL and MTR and support the handover and adoption of the systems in the SOR and RCC Apply practical systems integration know-how and control room experience to ensure a fully integrated set of station systems Provide in-depth technical support to each individual project team in their preparations and during the testing and commissioning of MEP and systemwide equipment as well as support to their management of systemwide interfaces on the project in the context of control room integration Reviewing Testing and Commissioning documentation produced by the individual Contractors Monitor/report progress towards Testing & Commissioning of the Station including ensuring evidence of satisfactory results are compiled and processed in support of the assurance strategy Collaborate and co-operate with other CRL entities involved in station system delivery, Chief Engineer's Group and systemwide test teams Support each station-based team in managing interfaces during integration and commissioning, and inputs to conducting testing across multiple contracts Skills & Experience Required: Systems integration professional with suitable experience of control room systems preferably on London Underground and/or mass transit rail station systems - this role is not suitable for a designer All-round experience across multiple control room systems rather than a specialist in a single discipline - Data networking (LAN & WAN), SCADA, comms including: radio, CCTV, PAVA, telephony, CIS, etc and other head end equipment, panels and workstations Highly motivated to drive completion and close out of project activities ensuring systems integration integrity of the holistic Railway System Sufficiently assertive to succeed in the matrix environment with confidence gained through achievement of tangible results on previous projects Extensive experience and knowledge in managing the full lifecycle of MEP and Communications systems for Stations and Rail Systems, including the management of testing and commissioning of control rooms. Ability to form positive relationships and interfaces with all stakeholders, management, and functional groups Understanding of Health & Safety requirements for Railway Infrastructure projects, including knowledge of the application of the CDM Regulations and the CSM-RA process for system risk management and control For further Rail & Infrastructure updates, please connect with me on LinkedIn 'Rosie Wilkinson': https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-wilkinson/
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Construction - Telescopic Handler - Warrington
Warrington, Cheshire NegotiableTelehandler Contract Warrington My Client is looking for a telehandler to join their team, working on a large apartment block in the town centre. The project is the construction of a total of 29 apartments commencing in late February. To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Relevant experience managing a telehandler Valid CPCS card Working knowledge of site health & safety procedures Strong work ethic Valid Driving Licence Please apply with an up to date CV and I will give you a call.
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Construction - Telescopic Handler - Warrington
Warrington, Cheshire NegotiableTelehandler Contract Warrington My Client is looking for a telehandler to join their team, working on a large apartment block in the town centre. The project is the construction of a total of 29 apartments commencing in late February. To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Relevant experience managing a telehandler Valid CPCS card Working knowledge of site health & safety procedures Strong work ethic Valid Driving Licence
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Utilities - Construction Manager- London (FTC)
London, England NegotiableUtilities - Construction Manager Background Our client designs and builds railway infrastructure all over the world and is one of the fastest growing railway systems company in Europe. Our client is part of global group (with an Annual turn-over of €1,6bn). Successful projects delivered include CTRL phase 2. Our Client as part of a joint ventured has been awarded the CP6 Track upgrade works for the next decade in Central England. To support their growth our client is now seeking a Construction Manager preferred from a utilities/rail infrastructure background to join their team. PURPOSE OF THE JOB General: You are responsible to your Line Manager for the execution of your role responsibilities. You shall: Support your Line Manager and the staff under your control. Maintain a good working relationship with Client Representatives and all interested 3rd Parties Manage and control your project /s according to the agreed programme/s Arrange cover for your project/s during periods of your absence (delegation to be agreed with Line Manager). Management of Health, Safety, Welfare, Wellbeing and Environmental matters: You are responsible for implementing and maintaining Health, Safety, Welfare, Wellbeing and Environmental matters at the site/s under your control in accordance with the current SMB Site Health and Safety and Environmental management procedures. Responsibilities Project Management Systems: The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director of the UK Branch. They will be responsible for, but are not limited to the following activities: Manage Key Alliance partners and subcontractors on large single projects or on a portfolio of smaller projects. Ensure the project delivery team under your control understand the project objectives that have been agreed with the Client including the documented information that TW Operations require prior to "Hand Over" of the project and also the other documented information that the Client requires prior to issue of the "Taking Over Certificate". Manage direct reports and site teams, reviewing their performance, duties and support their development. Be conversant with the drawings, specifications and related information for the project/s allocated to you and ensure that all of the works/ services (including sub-contracted works/ services), are undertaken in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract, Works Information and associated Schedules and Appendices. Work closely with Design Manager to ensure buildability and timely delivery of design outputs. Enable "Collaborative planning workshops" at all phases of the project. Manage, review and drive resourced Construction Schedule ensuring all the Team is aware of the path of each other's work and any changes that occur. Promote continuous improvement in everything undertaken and share good practice within the project, back to Parent Company and to the wider industry. Attend / arrange weekly co-ordination, progress and programme / resource meetings as required. Drive Safety Health Environment and Wellbeing performance and monitor on site, ensuring that all relevant regulations and targets are adhered to. Review and accept/comment on Subcontractor's Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans. Implement, co-ordinate and monitor a Quality Control/ Assurance management system, this shall include progressive collation and filing of records (Subcontractor's or SMB's for "direct labour" or "labour only" contracts) required by SMB for the purposes of Quality Assurance and project "Handover". Candidate Requirements For this position, the ideal candidate should have the following skills, experience and knowledge: Essential: ✓ Degree qualified, preferably in construction management or engineering ✓ Construction experience & Proven track record in the delivery of projects ✓ 5 years+ experience as a Construction Manager Strong communication skills - for liaising with a wide range of clients, professionals and workers on site Leadership skills and an ability to motivate your team to ensure a high standard of work Excellent planning and organisational skills - for writing and monitoring project plans and schedules and utilising time and resources effectively Resilience and problem-solving skills - in order to overcome unexpected challenges during the construction process An ability to make decisions under pressure, so that the project can progress Strong attention to detail for conducting site inspections and managing complex contracts An awareness of health and safety procedures and legislation - for running a safe construction site Sound commercial awareness - to allocate and manage your budget effectively and to understand client concerns Numerical and IT skills, including knowledge of relevant building methods and project management software to manage information and finances during the project. Desirable: Significant experience of working within a construction environment Awareness of industry issues Experience on working with Thames Water as a contractor will be advantageous but is not essential
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Rail - Cost Manager - Cardiff
Cardiff, Wales NegotiableRail - Cost Manager Key Responsibilities Contribute towards bid and tender preparation and business development. Assume day - to - day delivery responsibility for projects / programmes of work and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks without supervision. Monitor project fees and ensure resource and time inputs are in line with approved budgets. Ensure that change control processes are effectively managed for the services we provide. Strengthen our service delivery capability and promote knowledge capture, sharing and innovation. Prepare budget estimates, cost plans and client reports. Provide advice on procurement and contracts. Prepare and evaluating tenders, contractor selection and contract documentation. Provide Risk and Value Management. Contract administration including preparation of valuations, forecasts, cost reports and attendance at project meetings. Preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, or other methods of work evaluation. Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality. Support the implementation of strategic initiatives at service and sector level. Manage the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate and through performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high quality standard. Provide leadership to the staff, where required. Resolve conflicts of priorities and personalities relating to work with the appropriate Partner or Associate. Mentor and coach team members, ensuring that staff and new starters are developed to support the successful growth of the Practice and development of their career. Ensure service delivery is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Practice, particularly Health and Safety and Quality Assurance. Ensure compliance with the client's corporate governance procedures where applicable. Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process. Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement. Work to deadlines set by the Project Team Leader. Ensuring filing of project correspondence is maintained in accordance with requirements. Key Attributes The ability to: negotiate, influence and deliver results in a client facing role. Deal diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environment, subject to change. Prioritise and self-manage with ability to work in a high-pressure environment. Manage conflicting priorities and organise workloads in conjunction with the appropriate Partner. Cope with demanding and changing timeframes. Lead a team. Create a close - knit team as required and motivate and mentor the team to work effectively in a dynamic environment. Demonstrate a high degree of integrity. Qualifications / Skills Ideally degree qualified: construction, cost management, engineering, quantity surveying or other RICS accredited degree. MRICS/other equivalent qualification or experience. Strong core technical skills. Strong interpersonal and team building skills. Good interpersonal skills with both client and staff. Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and aptitude for forward planning. Energetic and motivated with natural drive and an innovative flair, resourcefulness and ability to adapt to change. An ability to think clearly and make reasoned decisions, explaining the logic employed. Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills. Good experience of managing people and delivering multiple or complex projects. Extensive experience of industry standard forms of contract, typically JCT and NEC. Excellent pre and post contract technical cost management skills. Extensive knowledge of construction industry technical matters with circa 5 years plus post qualification experience. Good IT skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and RIPAC.
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Signalling System Engineer
Derby, Derbyshire NegotiableSignalling System Engineer Permanent Position Derby Description Our client, a global leader in rail technology, offers the broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. YOUR ROLE As a System Engineer for Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System you will be responsible for the conceptual design and implementation of train control and protection systems, as well as their integration into different vehicle types, from locomotives to passenger trains. One of your main missions will be to integrate and upgrade of European Train Control System (ETCS) in our Rolling Stock including the integration of the specific Train Protection systems, when applicable (e.g CBTC, TPWS, AWS). You will have a transversal role in an international team, collaborating with internal and external suppliers and customers all over Europe. Therefore, we are looking for a solution oriented person with good communication and leadership skills. Tasks Define or review the Concept, Functional Requirements, Software Requirements and Test Specification; Support technically the Procurement department in the design and definition of the ATP systems supplied by third parties (internal and external); Give the necessary input for System Schematics and Bill of Material for all the ATP subsystems; Define and develop the appropriate technical solutions to integrate the ATP system fulfilling the international requirements in force (UNISIG) and the specific customer requirements (public and private operators); Design the electrical, mechanical, SW and HW interfaces between ATP system and vehicle. Provide input to the safety, reliability and maintenance requirements; Support and when necessary participate in the ATP-vehicle integration tests in field and the country specific authorization processes; Qualifications Languages: Proficient level of English is required University or College Degree in Electrical; Mechanical or Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or Computer science is highly desirable Rail industry background is mandatory Experience in the development and integration of control systems in railway industry is considered an asset Design and integration of on board Automatic Train Protection systems is also highly desirable Knowledge of ERTMS/ETCS highly preferred Team player, autonomous and solution-oriented Good communication and technical writing skills with ability to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment.
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Civil Infrastructure - Intermediate QS JCT - London
London, England NegotiableCivil Infrastructure - Intermediate QS JCT - London Our client who are a leading M&E and Instrumentation contractor with projects in Europe, Ireland and UK are now seeking an ambitious (Intermediate) Quantity Surveyor to join their team. Our client is involved in projects across many sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Power, Waste to Energy, Commercial, Data Centre and Petrochemical. The successful candidate will join an already established team and play a pivotal role in all phases, from Pre Construction to Handover on this project. The project is an M&E Commercial installation. Role and Responsibilities of the Intermediate QS are: Preparing early stage budgets and detailed cost plans Performing risk and value management and cost control Advising on procurement strategy Preparing tender and contracts documents, including bills of quantities Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks Preparing and analysing costings for tenders Establishing and operating cost and financial control systems Certifying progress claims and payments to contractors against work completed Negotiating to ensure budgets are not exceeded Measurement from drawings of the Mechanical and Electrical components Providing advice on contractual claims Maintain contemporaneous accurate records Valuing completed work and compiling application for payment Monthly cost and value reports Project cost and programme forecasts Education Required Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent The Intermediate QS will have the following Experience Experience and knowledge in M&E Commercial Projects To be proficient in MS Office applications- Excel, MS project, Powerpoint Experience in NEC and JCT forms of contract is a must
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Civil Infrastrcuture - Senior QS NEC - Heathrow, London
London, England NegotiableCivil Infrastructure - Senior QS NEC - Heathrow, London Our client are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor, our client are a leading Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation contractor with projects in Europe, Ireland and UK. Our client is involved in projects across many sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Power, Waste to Energy, Commercial, Data Centre and Petrochemical. The successful candidate will join an already established team and play a lead role in all phases from Pre Construction to Handover on this project. The project is an M&E installation and has a project value in excess of £25 million. Role and Responsibilities of the Senior QS are: Preparing early stage budgets and detailed cost plans Performing risk and value management and cost control Advising on procurement strategy Preparing tender and contracts documents, including bills of quantities Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks Preparing and analysing costings for tenders Establishing and operating cost and financial control systems Certifying progress claims and payments to contractors against work completed Negotiating to ensure budgets are not exceeded Measurement from drawings of the Mechanical and Electrical components Providing advice on contractual claims Maintain contemporaneous accurate records Valuing completed work and compiling application for payment Monthly cost and value reports Project cost and programme forecasts Education Required Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent The Senior QS will have the following Experience A minimum of 5 years' experience on UK projects Experience and knowledge in M&E Commercial Projects To be proficient in MS Office applications- Excel, MS project, Powerpoint Experience in NEC and JCT forms of contract is a must
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Rail - Land Handback & Commercial Manager - East London
Stratford, London NegotiableThere is a requiremenent for a Land Handback & Commercial Manager on the Crossrail project at least until September 2020 on a Fixed-term Contract basis in Stratford, East London. Role Brief: To professionally manage, validate and administer all Estate commercial related property matters, including leases, licences, rent and fee calculations. To be responsible for the evaluation, checks and certification of rent, service charge, estates charge, insurance, business rates and other contract supplier bills etc To track and proactively manage business rate budget forecasts, refunds and rental income where applicable, working with the Head of Estates to ensure appropriate commercial property budgets are in place, that appropriate purchase orders are raised, invoices received are appropriately validated and payment made within the necessary timescales. Project manage clean delivery of allocated land from principle contractors through to end users acting as a key focus point for each Delivery Project Manager and Head of Estates. Manage the Estates commercial related property interests and budget i.e. rent, rates, insurance and service charge related activities etc, working with finance, consultants, managing agents and local authorities maintaining a database of account records for audit. To validate and ensure appropriate budgets, purchase orders, invoices received and payments align and are undertaken in a professional and timely manner. Work with TfL on rental valuations, rent reviews, arrears, lettings, site inspections, tenant queries, site meetings, reactive/planned landlord and tenant maintenance or repair obligations liaising with the Estates Senior Property Manager. Manage Crossrail's rating consultants in preparation of robust annual rating forecasts, quarterly payment validation reports, rebates and stringent payments on time to local authorities. Assist where required in the validation, certification and payment of other estate contract invoices ensuring support information aligns with actual work undertaken to provide value for money and that payment is within correct timescales. Undertake management of assigned Estate land parcels, working with the Land Asset Manager, Senior CAD operator, Head of Estates and relevant project managers to successfully return and document assigned construction use land onto a specified end user. Document successful land transfers using certificates and CAD drawings into the Estates database. Skills & Experience Required: The suitable person should either be qualified, recently qualified or working towards becoming professionally qualified in a property related discipline i.e. MRICS. Alternatively, they will be able to demonstrate suitable property experience managing rates, rent, lease and licences. Accordingly, the job holder should refer to the attached skills matrix outlining the requirements for this particular role in the following areas: Health & Safety; Environment; Cost Management; Risk Management; Leadership; Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team. For further Rail & Infrastructure updates, please connect with me on LinkedIn 'Rosie Wilkinson': https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-wilkinson/
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Rail - H&S File Coordinator - East London
Stratford, London NegotiableThere is a requirement for a Health and Safety File Coordinator to come onto the Crossrail project on a contract-basis until at least 2020 in Stratford, East London. Role Brief: Coordinate the completion and approval of the consolidated Crossrail Health and Safety Files in order to facilitate a timely handover of elements. Maintain a digital record of the current completion status of Health and Safety Files to facilitate tracking of progress and issues Act as an interface point between Crossrail Infrastructure Managers (IM) and Tier 1 contractors driving the resolution of problems Facilitate, assist and drive to completion the preparation of the consolidated Crossrail Health and Safety Files with the assistance of project teams Ensure consistency in approach, format and content of the consolidated Crossrail Health and Safety Files across the Crossrail Programme Coordinate with project site teams to ensure the Crossrail Health and Safety Files adequately reflect the current and handover state of the elements Use macros to assist in efficiently completing time intensive document checking exercises. Where feasible specify to Crossrail Information Technology (IT) teams new macro requirements Skills & Experience Required: Engineering background - engineering degree preferred with sufficient engineering experience IT skills, specifically in data management systems. Knowledge of Microsoft office macros and Structured Query Language (SQL) database queries would be an advantage (to articulate requirements - not specifically writing). Some UK construction design management (CDM) knowledge would be an advantage Interpersonal skills to work with a wide group of individuals within a high profile programme For further Rail & Infrastructure updates, please connect with me on LinkedIn 'Rosie Wilkinson': https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-wilkinson/
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Rail - Handover Lead - East London
Stratford, London Up to £0.00 per annumThere is a requirement for a Handover Lead on the Crossrail project on a contract-basis at least until June 2020 in Stratford, East London. Role Brief: To support the Employer, Crossrail Limited (CRL) in delivering and expediting the successful Handover of the Element to the Infrastructure Managers (IMs), through collaboration with the CRL Project Team, the representatives of the IMs, and the wider CRL Technical Team. An Element is defined as a collection of assets which form part of the Railway as a whole. An Element may be a station, shaft, portal, or a system. Supports the development of functional strategies, processes, tools and procedures for Handover. Monitors and reports progress towards Handover, highlighting concerns and possible solutions. Completes in a timely manner the periodic Handover Dashboard for the Element using agreed Handover data. Leads the preparation of the Element Handover Execution Plan and Element Completion Handover Report, coordinating input, progress and completion with all team members. Administers the regular Handover review meetings including recording and distributing actions. Tracks ECHR Evidence and reports progress using agreed data. Element Completion Handover activities include monitoring and supporting the progress of training to enable IM readiness. Skills & Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is highly desirable. Excellent Microsoft Office skills. Experience in the delivery of railway systems and detailed knowledge of the processes involved in completing and handing over works to a client. Knowledge of LU, RfL and/or NR environment and relevant processes including assurance in a rail environment. Ability to set a clear agenda and objectives for meetings; agreeing actions, owners and timeframes; and follow up with written actions. Working knowledge of NEC contracting environment. Excellent communication skills, working collaboratively to achieve common goals across different organisations. Analytical skills and ability to identify and present key messages and risks arising from that analysis, including a drive to propose and implement process improvements. For further Rail & Infrastructure updates, please connect with me on LinkedIn 'Rosie Wilkinson': https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-wilkinson/
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Rail - O&M Information Specialist - East London
Stratford, London NegotiableThere is a requirement for x2 Operations and Maintenance Information Specialists to come onto the Crossrail project on a contract-basis for at least 6-months in Stratford, East London. Role Brief: To support the management of information for handover from Crossrail demonstrating to Operators, Maintainers and industry regulators that they have received all the information needed to accept and safely run CRL assets. To facilitate this, CRL have developed a digital structure and set of template enablers for the delivery of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) information at the facility, Primary Functional Unit (System), Functional Unit (Sub System) and asset/equipment level. The principle purpose of this role is to assist the Handover Information Manager in implementing the O&M information requirements, supporting the delivery and compliance of information by site teams relating to Crossrail assets in this structure. This role will help ensure a consistent and compliant set of O&M information that enables the operators and maintainers to accept and safely operate CRL assets. Work with and support the O&M Information Coordinator in providing the guidance to CRL project sites in the provision and accurate review of O&M information. Participate in, and take lead, resolving issues relating to the delivery of information through processes directly managed by the Handover Information Team. Work with the Document Control and Asset Teams following the processes in place for building the digital environment to manage O&M information. Facilitate compliance reviews with the Compliance Manager on behalf of the Handover team to ensure that O&M Manual information is compliant with the requirements, as well as reviewing conclusions and reporting any recommendations for improvement. Investigate inconsistencies in data and information models, ensuring final metadata and categorisation is compliant with approved Handover model Ensure the availability of up to date O&M guidance material, providing guidance and support to all Crossrail staff on O&M information processes and structure. Provide guidance to ensure the virtual structures for Handover in eB are clearly understood and properly utilised by document controllers working within Crossrail Skills & Experience Required: Experience in writing or compiling O&M Manuals is essential (this will need to be clear on your CV) Managing or being involved with handover of information from delivery to operations in rail industry or other major engineering infrastructure projects is essential Experience in working with eB essential and eB Director an advantage Knowledge and experience with Information Management principles including the capture of requirements and analysing gaps Experience planning and driving meetings involving multiple stakeholders and driving follow-up actions to completion Must be a team player with a flexible and can-do approach, strong work ethics, good interpersonal skills and takes initiative Good keyboard skills, telephone skills and an excellent standard of spoken and written communication and good competency in numeracy and literacy Ability to manage large sets of data in Excel using formulas and use of other advanced features is essential Intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Publisher and Outlook. For further Rail & Infrastructure updates, please connect with me on LinkedIn 'Rosie Wilkinson': https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-wilkinson/
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Power - Construction Engineer - North west
Manchester, Greater Manchester NegotiablePower Generation- Construction Engineer BACKGROUND: Our client is a new independent power producer primarily focused on building and operating highly flexible small-mid scale embedded peaking generation and battery storage projects in the UK, connected at 11kV and above. Typically installs reciprocating gas engine or battery storage plants between 2- 10MW dependent on available grid capacity with a smaller number of 20 MW gas engine projects. They are now seeking an experienced Construction Engineer to support the development of their growing portfolio of gas-fired and battery storage projects across the UK. Our proprietary development pipeline has a spread of early to late stage projects, with a number of projects already having reached financial close with construction underway. KEY JOB ELEMENTS Supporting and managing the safe construction of specific projects alongside the Construction Team to include project management and engineering support services to specified operational and development projects at the direction of the Construction Manager Ensure the personal and team delivery of a number of development and construction projects in accordance with agreed timescales and costs. To support the Construction Manager to effectively monitor, manage, control and report on capital spend for designated projects/sites on a continuous basis. Provide reporting and administrative support to the Construction Manager to ensure project spend is within agreed company financial model & authorisation limits. Ensure that all projects managed are compliant with planning requirements, environmental permits and current H&S legislation, including the CDM Regulations (acting in the role as Client) but encompassing all applicable elements of legislation affecting the project. To utilise the most suitable form of contract(s) for the individual project to deliver the projects and specific requirements and to ensure agreed risk to client is minimised. Ensure full stakeholder satisfaction throughout the duration of the team's projects and that all project documentation is compiled and distributed within appropriate timescales. Ensure all projects are managed in compliance with the Company's project management tools and processes to ensure safe and effective project management and reporting including Project Schedules, Gantt charts, risk registers, weekly and monthly reporting, responsibility matrices, financial tracking and cost analysis. Act as a representative of the Company as directed when liaising with utilities providers, regulators, landowners and the general public maintaining a professional and courteous approach at all times. Monitor and review changes to health and safety, environmental and quality legislation and ensure information is disseminated to team and department as appropriate. Monitor and review emerging technologies, technical developments and engineering practices, providing management data as necessary. Assist with other activities in the Construction Team of other Departments or other areas of the company as requested from time to time. Work collectively with the Construction and Operations Team to ensure the smooth handover of the project to the Operations team with minimal outstanding snagging items. Provide construction advice to other departments to facilitate the delivery projects into the construction and operations pipeline. Support the Construction Team in undertaking due diligence support on potential acquisitions. Essential Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent. Thorough knowledge of the embedded power generation industry (including emerging technologies), environmental legislation, planning regulations and CDM Regulations Well organised and logical thinker. Self-motivated with the ability to work to deadlines and constantly juggle priorities. Good team management, written and oral skills. Team player with a sense of humour and resilience. Computer literate with good knowledge of project management software and CAD. Full driving licence. Essential Knowledge Good knowledge of the embedded power generation industry. Good knowledge of Contract procurement & administration.# Good knowledge of the environmental permitting regime. Good knowledge H&S legislation & requirements. Good knowledge of planning regulations and requirements. Desirable Excellent knowledge of ICE, NEC & IET MF1 forms of Contract. Delivery of projects involving spark ignition gas engine technology. Delivery of independent electrical connections Delivery of industrial scale natural gas connections SKILLS Essential Well organised and logical thinker, self-motivated with the ability to work to deadlines and constantly juggle priorities. Competent negotiator and contract administrator. Good written and oral skills. Computer literate and numerate with business acumen. Effective communicator maintaining an honest, straightforward, professional and courteous approach at all times. Good Manager of consultants and contractors for project delivery. Desirable Skills Proficient in the use of AutoCAD QUALIFICATIONS Essential Degree in Engineering (Civils, Electrical, Mechanical). IOSH Managing Safely Certificate. Desirable NEBOSH Certificate Attained Chartered status in applicable discipline.
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IT - Software Project Planner - Stafford
Stafford, Staffordshire NegotiableDescription: Job Title: Software Project Planner Scope of the role: As a Software Project Planner, you will be responsible for the create end to end plan of the Controls SW engineering department, which will be embedded within the overall HVDC Project schedule. Controls SW department execute project based on Agile (Scrum) methodologies, and P6 scheduled follow concepts of waterfall in terms in sequence of activities. You will be responsible for keeping core concept of both methodologies intact and devise/propose the plan to achieve the target of both P6 schedule and Agile based SW schedule. You will be responsible for liaising with the Project Manager in order to ensure that your software controls team is on plan to deliver the necessary software components of an HVDC system required by the project. You will use P6 and tool for Project plan and should be able to use JIRA as the main Software Development management tool and with the team working in a Scrum style manage the backlog of work to be delivered via Sprints according to the overall project schedule. You will also have to report on your progress on a weekly basis and contribute to our wider team's continuous improvement initiatives in order to improve the overall Project Delivery process. The role will suit a confident people leader with good clear communication skills and people skills. Some demonstrable experience of Project Management is essential as is knowledge of Agile / Scrum principles. P6 usage is also a must here but good experience with similar tools would be acceptable since concepts would be similar. Good I.T skills are also required for production of PowerPoints and Excel reports. Experience in HVDC or Power systems would be a real advantage but similar experience in large scale control systems would be advantageous. Responsibilities: * Creating the software plan to ensure on-time delivery of software according to the project milestones. * Participate in daily stand up meetings in line with the Scrum methodology and ensures that resources are fully engaged on the project * Arrange and participate in other meetings as required * Ensure that resource requirements are raised and managed effectively * Ensure that the engineering functions understands and tracks against its budget * Create and present clear project reports according to the standards that have been defined * Manage project risk and mitigation plans as required * Demonstrates process conformance and quality assurance throughout the software development lifecycle Candidate profile The candidate will typically be educated to degree level in electrical, electronic engineering or computer science and have at least 5 years' experience in a relevant industry. The candidate will also have some demonstrable Project Controls experience ideally with current qualifications in this field. The candidate will be able to speak clearly and concisely and understands the importance of giving consistent information. The candidate will be comfortable in working to tight deadlines, be flexible in working times when required and bring a practical approach to solving problems. Qualifications/Requirements: * Educated to degree level in electrical, electronic engineering or computer science Required Characteristics: * Experienced in Project Controls from a relevant Engineering Environment * Demonstrable understanding of Software Delivery and Lifecycle * Clear and concise communication style * Good written and spoken English * Comfortable in managing teams of technical people * Practical experience of P6 and JIRA * Practical experience of Scrum Desired Characteristics: * Understanding of power electronics * Good at sharing knowledge and experience Specific Abilities * Able to work in a high-pressure environment * Able to work to deadlines with high quality
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IT - Front End Web Developer - Lisburn
Lisburn, County Antrim Up to £0.00 per annumWeb Developer This is an exciting opportunity to join the Monitoring and Diagnostics team, based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Our mission is to develop state of the art monitoring technologies, generally deployed in an Electrical Substation, allowing a customer to understand and optimize the operating condition of their Electrical Power Transformers, circuit breakers and other substation assets. You will work among a talented and motivated R&D team, applying technologies such as On-line Dissolved Gas Measurement (DGA), Bushing Measurement (Tan Delta and Capacitance), Partial Discharge (PD) detection (UHF & Electrical) and Fast Transient measurement. The scope of the team is unique, covering fundamental research on new measurement technologies, through to advanced Cloud based Industrial Internet concepts and deployment. We already have a talented team of Software, Firmware and Web Developers on one of our other Engineering sites. This opportunity is to develop additional talent at the site where the hardware and sensor design occurs. Essential Responsibilities Design and implement web centric code from requirements to production release, through to post release support ?Design, develop, code, test and debug web code across a range of platforms using HTML 5, JavaScript (Angular), CSS, LUA ?Investigate new technologies / methodologies to improve customer experience ?Co-ordinate with the Product Owner, team members and other stakeholders to meet business objectives ?Collaborate on the planning and scoping of work to be delivered Qualifications/Requirements Degree level education in an Engineering or Scientific background or equivalent practical experience ?Minimum of 3 years' experience in web development ?Proven experience using different front end and back-end web services / technologies (w/ portfolio) ?Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review ?Demonstrated ability to get complex projects across the line, to budget and quality targets ?Ability to work independently and be self-motivated. Desired Characteristics Experience of Linux implementations and environments Experience of modern programming languages (for example C#) .Strong communications skills, with a proven ability to work successfully within a geographically distributed team. Ability to demonstrate delivery to time, quality and budget within an Agile programming environment ?Experience of reading schematics and data sheets to assist in software / hardware debug
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IT - HMI Engineer - Stafford
Staffordshire, England NegotiableJob Title: HMI Engineer (Software Engineer) Stafford Scope of the role: As a HVDC HMI Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of the Human Machine Interface (HMI) system of HVDC and AC scheme and will report to the HMI Team Leader within the Controls Software Function (Delivery team for the HVDC). You will be expected to work within a team to develop the next generation of HMI solution for the HVDC/AC scheme on a project basis delivery. You will use Agile (Scrum) methods and guided by a Project Lead for the project objectives and a Technical Lead as to make sure that the deliverables are following the technical framework. The work will include design, configuration, Unit Level testing and System level testing of the HMI solution on a simulator's lab and at site. Responsibilities: * Actively participates in the installation/configuration/implementation & commissioning of HMI product. * Ensure product deliverables are developed as per the agreed Quality processes following the product lifecycle * Contributing in the development of a new generation product * Work with the established HMI team and within a project specific team * Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives Candidate profile The candidate will typically be educated to degree level in electrical, electronic engineering or computer science and have at least 3 years' experience in a relevant industry. The candidate will be able to confidently present the technical solutions to a technical group. The candidate will be comfortable in working to tight deadlines, be flexible in working times when required and bring a practical approach to solving problems. Qualifications/Requirements: * Educated to degree level in electrical, electronic engineering or computer science Required Characteristics: * Experienced in SCADA system, GUIs and API development and configuration * Understanding of UI/UX concept and its requirements to meet customer standards * Knowledge of graphical displays and building techniques in a control systems environment. * Demonstrable understanding of network engineering * Clear and concise communication style * Good written and spoken English * Good SCADA and software skills * Experience in Microsoft product suite * Able to learn and develop new technical skills within the HMI role Desired Characteristics: * Hands on experience on Panorama E2 SCADA * Good at sharing knowledge and experience * Microsoft Visual C# with WPF Graphics and .NET Technologies * Adobe XD * IEC61850 * SQL * Able to work in a high-pressure environment * Flexible with working times (shifts and weekend work) * Able to work to deadlines with high quality * Able to work within an established team
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire NegotiableSenior Mechanical Engineer Permanent Position Oxford Our client are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work on a Confidential High Security project in Oxford The successful candidate will join an already established Pre Construction team. The project is a Mechanical & electrical installation and has a project value in excess of £8 Million. Senior Mechanical Engineer roles and responsibilities are to: Management of the Design Process from Concept through to Construction stage of Mechanical Building Services Pre-construction activities, such as Technical Submittals, drawings and 3D model review, equipment schedules, etc. Attendance on Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for major plant items. Management and coordination of multiple subcontractors throughout project phases. Liaise with suppliers and ensure the correct equipment and materials are provided throughout the project. Client and mechanical consultant's onsite focal point for mechanical systems. Preparation and review of inspection, testing and commissioning documentation. Ensure inspections and tests are carried out to the appropriate industry standards and to the satisfaction of the client. Preparation of reports and front end studies Working with Quality Control Systems Execution of Design Reviews Senior Mechanical Engineer will have the following Experience: Be able to understand and co-ordinate the technical design with the on-site installation through to the successful commissioning Previous experience on UK construction sites is essential A minimum of 5 years' experience working in a similar role Knowledge of Package Procurement and Technical reviews Experience Autocad 2D as a minimum
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Senior Electrical Engineer - Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire NegotiableSenior Electrical Engineer Permanent Position Oxford Our client are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to work on site on a research facility project in Oxford. Our client is a leading Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation contractor with projects in Ireland, Europe and the UK. The successful candidate will join an already established team on the all phases from Pre Construction to Handover on this project. The project is an M&E installation and has a project value in excess of £7M million. Senior Electrical Engineer roles and responsibilities are to: Plan the development of the project, with the responsibility of operational engineering issues. To prepare reports and front end studies including capital cost estimates, project schedules, material take offs and out to tender schedules. To prepare of technical and contract documentation for issue and analysing returned tenders. Keeping up to date the delivery schedule to control deliveries Seeking to clarify queries with the Design team through the request for information (RFI) system Monitor progress against the program and issue progress reports Producing look ahead programs to assist production. Preparing method statements and risk assessments (with construction team) Carrying out Quality Control through inspections and snagging Carrying out document control, recording & transmitting information Liaising and co-ordinating with clients, other members of the design team and contractors on technical and commercial issues. Senior Electrical Engineer will have the following Experience: Previous experience on UK construction sites is essential Must have a degree in Electrical Engineering At least 5 years post graduate Electrical Construction experience Experience in M&E Commercial Projects First class report writing, presentation and negotiation skills To be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills utilising the full range of Microsoft Office
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IT - Software Engineer - Stafford
Stafford, Staffordshire £174 - £175 per annumSoftware Engineer There exists a long history of development of HVDC. The department is bringing the development environment inline with a modern requirements management approach to the delivery of HVDC Projects. This department is responsible for the Control system which is one of the subsystems of the HVDC project. Job would be to create an architecture/architectures from the customer's specification BUT to follow in part (where it makes sense) what has been developed before on similar projects so as to benefit from previous development. The HVDC has its own language and international standards that support this language. HVDC has already been solved as part of the Power Transfer industry, it is the specifics of the customers environment and wishes that are the detail we are satisfying. Added to this, there is existing hardware platform that supports the Control system solution. This platform comprises several cabinets (called cubicles in HVDC parlance), each cabinet having several racks and each rack several multiprocessor boards. Part of the architecture responsibility will be to allocate functionality to the various processing boards. The initial input to the architect will be the Controls system requirement, which itself has to be created from our Customer specification. We are using the EARS (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) to specify these requirements. The architect will have to be familiar with this approach. The architect will use EA (Enterprise Architect) and be responsible for the overall architecture integrity, the documentation of the architecture design. He will be expected to liaise with the project HVDC experts and requirements engineers in developing his work. The expectation is that the relationship between the architecture and the requirements will be kept very close as the requirements are taken down through the various levels. Essential Skills: Tools. Has to have EA (Enterprise architect) skills Has to have requirements engineering knowledge. Must be able to communicate an idea clearly Desirable Skills Knowledge of HVDC and/or Power Systems Experience of Controls Systems Engineering/Requirements elicitation in similar domains
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IT - HMI Engineer - Stafford
Staffordshire, England NegotiableJob Title: HMI Engineer (Software Engineer) Stafford Scope of the role: As a HVDC HMI Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of the Human Machine Interface (HMI) system of HVDC and AC scheme and will report to the HMI Team Leader within the Controls Software Function (Delivery team for the HVDC). You will be expected to work within a team to develop the next generation of HMI solution for the HVDC/AC scheme on a project basis delivery. You will use Agile (Scrum) methods and guided by a Project Lead for the project objectives and a Technical Lead as to make sure that the deliverables are following the technical framework. The work will include design, configuration, Unit Level testing and System level testing of the HMI solution on a simulator's lab and at site. Responsibilities: * Actively participates in the installation/configuration/implementation & commissioning of HMI product. * Ensure product deliverables are developed as per the agreed Quality processes following the product lifecycle * Contributing in the development of a new generation product * Work with the established HMI team and within a project specific team * Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives Candidate profile The candidate will typically be educated to degree level in electrical, electronic engineering or computer science and have at least 3 years' experience in a relevant industry. The candidate will be able to confidently present the technical solutions to a technical group. The candidate will be comfortable in working to tight deadlines, be flexible in working times when required and bring a practical approach to solving problems. Qualifications/Requirements: * Educated to degree level in electrical, electronic engineering or computer science Required Characteristics: * Experienced in SCADA system, GUIs and API development and configuration * Understanding of UI/UX concept and its requirements to meet customer standards * Knowledge of graphical displays and building techniques in a control systems environment. * Demonstrable understanding of network engineering * Clear and concise communication style * Good written and spoken English * Good SCADA and software skills * Experience in Microsoft product suite * Able to learn and develop new technical skills within the HMI role Desired Characteristics: * Hands on experience on Panorama E2 SCADA * Good at sharing knowledge and experience * Microsoft Visual C# with WPF Graphics and .NET Technologies * Adobe XD * IEC61850 * SQL * Able to work in a high-pressure environment * Flexible with working times (shifts and weekend work) * Able to work to deadlines with high quality * Able to work within an established team
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Power - Secondary Design Engineer - Norway
Oslo, Norway NegotiableSecondary Design Engineer Task description: Perform Secondary Design in Tender and Execution Phase for Norwegian DSO (Distribution System Operators - 110kV, MV, LVAC/DC) projects. Required knowledge: conventional control (local control system) - able to understand SLD, Schematics, in particular in Norwegian - able to design schematics for 110kV, MV and LV AC/DC systems using typical diagrams - able to transform contract requirements in typical/schematic diagrams, good knowledge of the whole substation process for AIS & GIS substation, with specific knowledge of requirements applicable to Norwegian DSO projects (structure of the schematics, DOC90,…) LV AC/DC system Able to choose LV material for control system (LV cables, LV AC/DC components - battery, chargers, LV boards,…) against specification Able to specify individual component or system (as above plus event recorder, metering system,……). Able to adapt a product description file Good knowledge of component and systems available on the market and of the standards in Norway for DSO projects. Able to compare material to identify deviation from contractual spec. Require Experience: more than 5 year experience with secondary design on Norwegian market, good English skills, capability to work in international environment. Personal Traits Proactive, self-going, with interest of power grid systems, especially protection and control Eager to learn about digital substations
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Primary Design Engineer/Layout Engineer - Stafford
Stafford, Staffordshire Up to £0.00 per annumMy Client is looking for a Layout Engineer who has proven experience in substation layout engineering (2-3 years minimum). This role cover all of the more standard, mainstream project layout engineering activities associated with supplying a turnkey AC Substation installation which include producing layout drawings, civil works guide drawings, installation drawings, earthing drawings, and cable routing, as well as reviewing supplier general arrangement mechanical drawings and specification/evaluation of connectors and conductors. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Layout design. Prepare civil guide drawings. Prepare support structure guide drawings. Prepare earthing drawings. Prepare cable routing drawings. Prepare installation drawings. Mechanical review of equipment general arrangement drawings from suppliers. Mechanical specification, review, and evaluation of connectors and conductors. Support technical evaluation of suppliers proposal and documentation. Work within a Project Team and be accountable for their budget and delivery. Preserve and update all relevant drawings and write internal technical notes and informal documentation. Engineering for Utility customers Understanding of structures and civil requirements will be advantageous. The applicant will have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be a proficient user of Autodesk Revit and AutoCad. Knowledge of Navisworks would also be advantageous. The applicant will work well within a team, demonstrating good communication skills and fluency in English.
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Power - Layout Engineer - Stafford
Stafford, Staffordshire Up to £0.00 per annumMy Client is looking for a Layout Engineer who has proven experience in substation layout engineering (2-3 years minimum). This role cover all of the more standard, mainstream project layout engineering activities associated with supplying a turnkey AC Substation installation which include producing layout drawings, civil works guide drawings, installation drawings, earthing drawings, and cable routing, as well as reviewing supplier general arrangement mechanical drawings and specification/evaluation of connectors and conductors. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Layout design. Prepare civil guide drawings. Prepare support structure guide drawings. Prepare earthing drawings. Prepare cable routing drawings. Prepare installation drawings. Mechanical review of equipment general arrangement drawings from suppliers. Mechanical specification, review, and evaluation of connectors and conductors. Support technical evaluation of suppliers proposal and documentation. Work within a Project Team and be accountable for their budget and delivery. Preserve and update all relevant drawings and write internal technical notes and informal documentation. Engineering for Utility customers Understanding of structures and civil requirements will be advantageous. The applicant will have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be a proficient user of Autodesk Revit and AutoCad. Knowledge of Navisworks would also be advantageous. The applicant will work well within a team, demonstrating good communication skills and fluency in English.
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Power - Senior CAD Drafter - Rugby
Rugby, Warwickshire NegotiableCAD Drafter - Senior Level Description: The Power Conversion Rotating Machines Rugby Engineering Team is responsible for the design and engineering of machines such as generators and motors and delivering optimised solutions in line with the requirements from the Verticals. Reporting to the CAD Manager. To design, prepare and maintain all mechanical, electrical and electronic drawings for new products and improvements to existing designs. Also manufacturing information related to the detailed specifications of the company's products and associated equipment. Apply focus to On-Time Delivery, First-Time Yield, and Lean Management and establish adherence to globally aligned processes. Essential Responsibilities * To design, engineer and produce layouts, detail drawings and specifications of new and cost reduction products and special product builds (often from minimum data). The work will be in line with Engineering practice and procedure, with the minimum of supervision for all aspects of the product, co-ordinating information at the appropriate level for successful completion of the project. * To carry out engineering calculations on components to determine suitability and lifespan. * To be responsible for checking most of their own work. * To investigate and action change requests. * To interpret and apply relevant national/international standards and requirement of the Quality Procedures Manual in accordance with ISO 9000. * To be able to use the CAD equipment in an efficient manner, including specialist 3D layout and design layout software. * To be fully conversant with the Engineering systems and procedures and assist in the development of new engineering systems. * To be responsible for the creation of product structures in a suitable manner for entry to the Company computer system. * To carry out any other task compatible with the nature of job as directed by the Chief Engineer/Engineering Manager/Drawing Office Manager This is not an extensive list. The role will evolve to incorporate other tasks according to the businesses requirement. Qualifications/Requirements * HNC or equivalent. * Minimum of 5 years' experience in technical engineering environment or time served apprenticeship * Knowledge of rotating machines products, their engineering challenges and manufacturing processes. * An understanding of scheduling and planning and its importance. * Experienced in engineering design processes and tools preferred. * Strong influencing / negotiating skills. * Conversant with CreO 3D CAD modelling software. * Computer literate in Microsoft Office 2010+ applications. * Experience of BOM creation and BOM structures. * Knowledge of Teamcenter PLM system is an advantage * Flexible approach, willing to work extended hours and travel as and when required. Desired Characteristics * Good communicator at all levels, formally and informally. * Influencing skills working in a global matrix organisation. * Motivating and influencing change agent, driven, self-starter who reacts well under pressure. * Ability to manage multiple tasks in a challenging and fast moving environment. * Structured in approach and well organised.
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