Technical Recruitment Specialists http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/ Copyright Donovan Marrison Ltd 2010 Experienced Proposals Leader required for staff position within offshore oil & gas contractors based in Surrey/SW London. Duties will include: Co-ordinating and preparing the company's tenders to client. Communicating the tender strategy and directing the efforts of the tender support team. Liaise with internal departments (QHSE, Operations, Engineering, F&A, Procurement) to ensure that tender deadlines are met. Co-ordinating all pre-award correspondence with the client. Preparing and assisting with tender pre-qualification submissions. Performing presentations to Prospective clients. Responsible for bid delivery to the client. Updating the Proposals Manager on a regular basis about progress and areas of difficulty. Providing input for the estimating process and reviewing output. Leading tender negotiations with the client. Responsible for defining all strategic subcontracts prior to contract award. Co-ordinating the full handover to the Project Manager after award Monitoring and maintaining security of information and data. Performing additional duties as advised by superiors. Qualifications/Experience required: Must have minimum 5-7 years experience within Proposals / Tendering, preferably with an offshore pipeline / subsea construction background. Must have experience working with £multi million proposals. Good knowledge in computer programs (word and excel spreadsheet) Will be working within a close knit team so must be a team player. Must be willing to travel. On occasions work the long hours required to complete the Tender and meet critical deadlines. Qualification in engineering (preferably offshore) is desireable. Start ASAP.  Salary is negotiable, and a generous benefits package is available (including pension & healthcare schemes). Please include your salary expectations within your covering email. http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/proposals-leader/829/ http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/proposals-leader/829/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:05:02 +0100 Proposals Leader required for long term contract role within the Commercial department of a major international offshore oil & gas contracting firm. Duties: To assist the Proposals Manager in planning, coordinating and controlling the execution of the proposal, in accordance with Instruction to Bidders requirements and Proposal objectives, within time and cost constraints in observance of Quality Procedures and practices. Responsibilities: •    Be conversant with the technical and commercial aspects of Tenders and have a full understanding of the scope of work.•    Identify potential variations in costs and the scope of work.•    Ensure all tenders submitted to external clients are done so in the best interests of the Company.•    Identify and compile scopes of work to 3rd party subcontractors for operations out with the Company’s core business structure where required, as part of Tender’s.•    Identify and compile scopes of work for internal departments in order to fulfil client requirements, and ensure that all the relevant information is included within the Company’s final proposal.•    Compile all necessary CTR’s and ensure these are suitably authorised prior to the submission of any proposals to clients.•    Ensure the required documentation is compiled and suitably authorised in a timely manor prior to submission to clients. •     Make, develop and encourage any technical suggestions that will enhance the overall competitiveness of Company proposals, which may be seen to give added value to clients. •    Liaise with and co-ordinate the activities of vendors and subcontractors as and when required as part of tenders, without commercial authority.•    Keep up to date with ongoing developments in the fields of subsea construction and remote engineering.•    Interface with the other engineers to guarantee all design work is carried out with the common target of optimising final cost and schedule.•    Review and be familiar with Operations Department specifications, design, drawing procedures in order to conform to the Company’s Quality Assurance Programme, the specific requirements of Clients and other governmental and/or statutory bodies.•    Conduct all activities within the Quality and Safety Management Policy and Procedures. Qualifications/Experience required: •    University or College Engineering / Quantity Surveyor education to BSc/BEng or higher and/or Industry training.•    Previous professional experience in relevant ROV/Subsea Engineering or Tendering background.•    Be conversant with the requirements of ISO 9001 Quality Standard.•    Computer Literate. The position is a full time staff role, and will be based in Rijeka, Croatia.  Salary is negotiable, and there will be a relocation package/living allowance available.  Please include your salary expectations & availability for work within your covering email. http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/croatia/proposals-leader/827/ http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/croatia/proposals-leader/827/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:56:33 +0100 Graduate Naval Architect/ Naval Analysis Engineer required for permanent staff position within offshore oil & gas consultancy based in Surrey. Ideally, we are looking for a recent graduate in either Naval Architecture or Ship Science (or similar)  to join a 2 year graduate training scheme.  Applicants must have achieved at least a 2:1 degree. Start ASAP. http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/surrey/graduate-naval-analysis-engineer/823/ http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/surrey/graduate-naval-analysis-engineer/823/ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:01:56 +0100 Experienced Project Manager required for permanent staff position within international offshore oil & gas contracting company based in South West London. Main Duties: To Project Manage shallow water pipelay project. Skills required: Good track recod in project management (preferably with pipelay experience) S-Lay operations experience or understanding Subsea Interview Technique knowledge Knowledge of welding & NDT requirements Pipelay experience Semi-submersible laybarge experience Experience in subsea intervention relevant to pipelaying Start asap. Please include your salary & availability within your covering email.  Full job description available upon request. http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/project-manager---urgent!!/810/ http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/project-manager---urgent!!/810/ Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:08:51 +0100 Estimator required for permanent staff position within the commercial department of an international offshore oil & gas contracting company based in South West London.Responsibilities:•    To develop cost estimates to support Tendering activities as requested by Proposal Leader and Estimating Manager.•    To liaise with external subcontractors and other departments internally to determine and obtain accurate cost related information.•    Responsible for collating and updating of the Company database of costing elements.Qualifications & Experience:•    Minimum of 3 years work experience•    Knowledge of Cost Control elements.•    Good knowledge in operating computer programs (word and excel spreadsheets).•    Good technical background in offshore installation operations.•    Availability to fulfil targets and to meet critical deadlines.•    Engineering degree and/or Quantity survey qualifications.   Salary is negotiable, and there is also a generous benefits package available including healthcare & pension schemes, and annual bonus scheme. Start July/August 2010.  Please include your expected salary and your availability for work or notice period required within your covering email. http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/estimator/822/ http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/estimator/822/ Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:06:27 +0100 Junior Risk Engineer required for permanent position within offshore oil & gas contractors based in South West London. This position would be ideal for a graduate with 1-2 years risk analysis experience, preferably within the oil & gas sector, who is looking for long term career progression. Skills/experience required: Knowledge of Montecarlo method & critical path analysis Interest in risk analysis and risk management process Planning experience is an advantage Interest in project control/management aspects of projects Degree qualified in a technical discipline Duties will include: To support the Project Manager to minimize the negative risks impacts and maximize the positive risks  (opportunities) identified for the Project during the execution phase. Assist the Project Manager for the application of Risk & Opportunity & Knowledge Management Methodology ensuring appropriate strategies are planned well ahead of the problem occurrence reducing the incidence of surprises . Create a risk surveillance awareness atmosphere among all project participants Organise and maintain the best integration among the Risk Owners, the Project Control Manager and the Project Manager ensuring that any risk and opportunity is carefully managed and reported in terms of impact and probability. Full job description available upon request. Start June 2010.  Please include your availability within your covering email.       http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/risk-engineer/812/ http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/risk-engineer/812/ Tue, 25 May 2010 13:41:10 +0100 Planning Engineers(1 x Senior level role, 1 x intermediate level role) required for permanent positions within offshore oil & gas contractors based in Surrey. Candidates should have a minimum of 8-10 years experience for the Senior level role, and a minimum of 5 years experience for the Intermediate level role.  This experience must be within the oil & gas or fabrication sectors, and both of these positions would be ideal for someone looking for long term career progression. Duties will include: Establish and manage effectively a planning and progress control system in order to support the Project Manager's decision-making process and allow him to complete the project according to the internal baselines and in compliance with the contractual dates and requirements. Ensure any deviation from plan is promptly spotted and analysed, final time impact is estimated and the effect of corrective actions taken is monitored. Create a schedule awareness atmosphere among all projectparticipants. During the initial phase after contract award: ensure the implementation of the Planning and Progress Control System Ensures, during the execution phase, the Planning and Progress Control System works effectively, progress status and completion forecast are soundly assessed and reported Assist the Project Control Engineer in the Project Status Report preparation Supports the PCE during the contract changes/claims process providing the time impact analysis Support the PCE for the preparation of the Project close-out Report and the schedule and productivity feed-back data to Project Control Department and Commercial Department Full job descriptions available upon request.  Start June 2010.  Please include your availability for work, and your expected salary within your covering email.     http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/surrey/planning-engineers/811/ http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/surrey/planning-engineers/811/ Tue, 25 May 2010 13:41:47 +0100 Fully qualified Pipelay Project Engineer required for staff position working for offshore oil & gas contractors based in South West London. Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer or Construction Manager, the primary objective is to direct and co-ordinate the activities of a specific work scope as part of the Project team. Provide technical and administrative support  to ensure aims and objectives are effectively and economically achieved.Candidates should be degree qualified engineers with experience in offshore construction and proven track record in project management.  Ideally, you should be familiar with offshore pipelines and subsea construction methods, together with practical experience of such offshore operations. Role will involve some offshore working and candidate should be flexible to support offshore construction and fabrication site work when necessary.You will provide input to project plan, monitor and co-ordinate all phases of progress, ensuring assigned work scope deliverables are met on time and meet specified requirements.You will also be required to ensure technical co-ordination of designated subcontracts, including attendance of interface meetings, participate in risk assessments, review project procedures, ensuring company’s QHSE policies, objectives and commitment to providing a safe working environment through all phases of the project are met. Experience/Qualifications required: Degree qualification (mechanical, civil, naval or similar) 4+ years experience in project engineering / experience with oil & gas construction projects Start ASAP.  Salary negotiable depending upon experience, please state your expected salary range within your covering email.  Generous benefits package includes healthcare & pension schemes, life assurance and annual bonus scheme. http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/pipelay-project-engineer/806/ http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/pipelay-project-engineer/806/ Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:56:53 +0100 Senior Pipelay Project Engineer required for staff position within offshore oil & gas contractors based in South West London. Reporting to Project Manager, your primary objective will be to direct and co-ordinate the activities of the Project team, programme work loads and provide technical and administrative guidance to Project staff to ensure aims and objectives are effectively and economically achieved. Candidates should be degree qualified engineers with experience in offshore construction and proven track record in project management.  Ideally, you should be familiar with offshore pipelines and subsea construction methods, together with practical experience of such offshore operations. The role may involve some offshore working and candidate should be flexible to support site work when necessary.As part of the project preparations, you will provide input to project plan, monitor and co-ordinate all phases of project progress, ensure deliverables, equipment, facilities and services meet specified requirements.You will also be required to ensure technical co-ordination with Client and subcontractors, including attendance of interface meetings. Provide for the performance of risk assessments, review project procedures, ensuring company’s QHSE policies, objectives and commitment to providing a safe working environment through all phases of the project are met. Skills/qualifications:·          Degree qualified (mechanical, civil, naval or similar)·          8+ years experience in project management of offshore construction projects   Start ASAP.  Salary negotiable - please state your expected salary within your covering letter.  Generous benefits package available, including overtime, pension & healthcare schemes, life assurance and annual bonus scheme. http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/senior-pipelay-project-engineer/805/ http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/senior-pipelay-project-engineer/805/ Tue, 11 May 2010 14:49:57 +0100 Pipelay Analysis Engineer required for permanent staff role within offshore oil & gas contractors based in Surrey. To be responsible for offshore pipelay analysis and related engineering tasks, for interfacing with project team and support to offshore construction operations. Candidates must have an engineering background & analytical capabilities ideally related to offshore pipelines of subsea construction. Qualifications: Engineering degree in a relevant discipline (mechanical/Structural/civil etc) Experience in the use of Offpipe or Orcaflex software packages would be preferred. Start ASAP.  Salary negotiable - please state your expected salary & your availability for work within your covering email. http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/surrey/pipelay-analysis-engineer/784/ http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/surrey/pipelay-analysis-engineer/784/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:26:36 +0000 Senior Pipeline Engineer required for permanent staff role within offshore oil & gas contractors based in Surrey.  Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years previous subsea and pipeline engineering experience.  You must be familiar with relevant codes & standards, and be experienced in the use of pipeline design engineering software. Duties will include the performance of general submarine pipeline design engineering, including analysis for: wall thickness stability free span expansion bottom roughness global buckling The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in preparation or review of specifications, MTOs, requisitions and other procurement support activities. Qualifications: Degree qualified in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Aeronautical discipline. Preferably Chartered Engineer   Start immediately.  Please include your availability for work, and your expected salary within your covering email.   http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/senior-pipeline-engineer/776/ http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/sw-london/senior-pipeline-engineer/776/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:00:06 +0000 Senior Project Control Co-ordinator required for permanent staff role within offshore oil & gas engineering contractors based in Aberdeen.   Role Analysis: Organise & manage the Project Control department of the company. Provide Project Teams with adequate servives for effective planning and control of schedules, progress, cost & risks. Provide Company Management Function with projects data needed for budget and quarterly forecast reporting. Ensure economic control at a consolidated level of complex multi-company projects. Foster the development of the Project Management culture and systems, monitoring that they are adequately and correctly applied in the operating teams. Maintain an adequate documentation system of the Operating Company in accordance with corporate guidelines. Co-ordinate with corporate project control departments for resources assignemnts Issue required report/analysis to corporate project control department and to the business unit. Duties will include: Establish the project control philosophy according to the company mission statement and inline with corporate guidelines, addressing the Operating Company Project Control Organisation (roles, skills, methods, techniques and procedures). Staff and manage all departmental resources (project control engineers, planning engineers, cost control engineers, risk engineers) required for an adequate control of Projects, co-ordinating workload analysis, recruitment, training, assignment to Project Teams, supervision, performance evaluation. Establish the requirements and co-ordinate the implementation of systems tools and applications necessary to support the project control activities. Manage all interface issues with other company functions. Address the design & set up of the control system on the main complex projects, scaling the control effort and the standard procedures to the specific complexity. Organise and maintain project control databased and the feedback system to the commercial department. Maintaing a systematic liaison with the corporate function, ensuring full compliance and application of corporate guidelines and standards. Candidates must have previous Project Control experience within the offshore oil & gas industry with emphasis on cost control, and EPIC experience is preferred.  Start February 2010.  Salary is negotiable, and benefits include healthcare & pension schemes.  Please include your expected salary, and availability for work/current notice period within your covering email. http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/aberdeen/project-control-co-ordinator/770/ http://www.donovanmarrison.ltd.uk/vacancies/permanent/aberdeen/project-control-co-ordinator/770/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:12:07 +0100