Our client is one of the largest and most respected science and technology organisations in Europe; they are constantly breaking new ground in the application of cutting-edge technology in their core markets of defence and security. Due to an expansion in the Project Risk business several opportunities for Project Risk/Project Cost professionals have been created. Roles exist for Consultant through to Principal Consultant level. Our client requires candidates with experience as a Project Risk/Project Risk Manager, Decision Support Management Consultant, with current knowledge of the UK Defence sector and formal risk assessment and reduction techniques as applied to complex acquisition programmes (including risk identification, analysis and reduction, risk registers, three point estimating, technology road mapping, and the application of system and technology readiness levels. Ideally you will have come from a professional services consultancy involved in the UK defence market or worked within the DE&S in a Project Risk or... (more job details)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Description.DMV/DRIVING RECORD SCREEN REQUIRED*MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE & INSURANCE* Candidate will be 1) Assisting with the development of requests for proposals (RFPs) used to hire third party evaluation contractors; 2) Will review RFP responses and will assist in the screening and selection process of evaluation contractors; 3) Will work with external evaluation consultants, other utility staff, and evaluation vendors to effectively manage evaluation studies; and 4) Will communicate with internal staff on the status and results of evaluation studies. Candidates MUST HAVE the following Experience/Skills: A bachelors degree in engineering or business is required. In addition, a solid background in statistics is required and excellent project management skills. The candidate should have good analytical and communication skills and should be able to effectively work in a team environment. The Manager also would like the following Experience/Skills: The candidate should have knowledge and experience with programs... (more job details)

1.As the Contracts Manager, you will be expected to carry our the post contract commercial management for the Professional Services, Labour and Indirects spend. 2.Develop strategic relationships and implement new and innovative solutions aligned to business needs that will deliver improved value for money and transactional benefits across the category areas. 3.Managing the supply base for the Professional Services. Labour and Indirects Category in collaboration with respective departments, including HR rewards, Legal, Audit, Finance, Project Delivery, Engineering and the Supply Chain Contract Recruitment team. 4.In conjunction with the Senior Supply Chain Commodity Manager developing category plans, business cases, defining and managing procurement strategies for pre and post contract commercial management. 5.Drive cost management with the expectation of delivering savings targets and improved value for money. 6.Rationalise supplier base and aggregate spend to optimise leverage. 7.Responsible for creating and implementation of a Supplier Post Contract process for the business across the... (more job details)