http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs en-GB Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd, 1993 - 2008 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:27:36 GMT Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:27:36 GMT Raccoom rss generator, website http://raccoom.sytes.net, email chrisdarebell@msn.com 120 A Global Energy Trading Company has an excellent opportunity for a Business Analyst who has a strong experience with Endur and OpenLink, the role is based in their brand new offices in Geneva. The company are a highly successful Energy Trading company that trade in commodities such as coal, gas, LNG, power and sustainable energy. It employs 20,000 people worldwide and is currently expanding further. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a prestigious and expanding organisation, where you can gain exposure in the latest and cutting edge technology. The Business Analyst role is working heavily on IT based projects on the trade floor. The candidate will be required to: - Identify and implement user requirements - Advising stakeholders on the correct systems to choose - Produce information analyses for processes, projects and applications - To analyse information on bottlenecks, where company processes are not aligned and offer solutions to these problems. The roles Requirements: - Strong IT Knowledge of IT services - The candidate must have commercial experience and exposure to OpenLink and Endur - Commercial experience of working with Traders and trading systems especially in one of these areas, Trayport, Asset Control or SAS Platforms - A strong Business Analyst Background with 4 years plus within a trading experience http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/business-analyst---endure-geneva-switzerland-europe-j009805 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:27:35 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2192 Multi Million Renewable Energy project requires Norwegian speaking Project Controls Manager. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/project-controls-manager-scandinavia-j010555 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:27:36 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2235 An Infrastructure Project Manager is urgently required for a 6 month contract in Swindon. The Department is responsible for definition and delivery of all IS requirements from the business, as well as all aspects of Service Delivery from their internal service provider. The IS department acts as the primary interface to the business, specifying functional and high level technical requirements. You will be tasked with rolling out a new telephony and dealer board system for an Energy Trading Company as well as ensuring that the High Availability needs of the business are met. All work will be clearly documented in order to ensure a smooth handover at the end of the project. Key Skills -Excellent understanding of IT infrastructure within trading environments -Track record of infrastructure delivery to Trading Floors - Strong document writing and review skills - Excellent communication skills - Experience of CISCO Call Manager and or dealer boards a distinct advantage If you have the experience and drive to work in a high pressure trading environment, then this could be the ideal contract for you. Please apply now in strictest confidence. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/project-manager-telephony-south-east-uk-j010541 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:57:36 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2229 A major Energy Trading company based in central London has an urgent requirement for an Excel/VBA Developer to undertake work aligned to the Trading Operation. You will be responsible for the design and development projects and adhoc Excel/VBA based solutions. This technical role provides an excellent opportunity for highly motivated, analytical individuals. You will be exposed to numerous business areas across the Front, Middle and Back Office and will gain a thorough understanding of a highly complex business area. The Role and Responsibilities: * Responsible for carrying out aspects of technical design and development within Front/Middle/Back Office. * Maintain and develop the existing Excel/VBA based solutions * Assist with the transition of business developed (& supported) applications to an established IT Support model where appropriate * Co-ordinate with other business functions the implementation of new products Key Technical Skills and Qualifications: * Advanced competence in Excel & VBA; (Excel/VBA), SQL,.Net and C#. * Desirable IT skills: MS SQL Server & Oracle design & development, .Net 1.1 / 2, C#, ASP.NET & WinForms, C++, Openlink / Endur, Java experience. * Knowledge in an Energy Trading background within either a Commodity Trading or Financial derivatives team. * Strong understanding of OpenLink Endur, or alternative Energy / Financial Trading system, would be advantageous * Strong knowledge of a NETA environment * Strong analytical and mathematical skills * Ability to work to defined standards/methods and work closely with the various IT teams * Interaction with Traders & Desk Analysts * Understanding of energy markets * Experience of working in an Energy Trading environment and be familiar with the trade life cycle process. An outstanding salary and benefits package is on offer along side a real opportunity to further your career development within this exciting and expanding global trading company. Please apply today. A major Energy Trading company based in central London has an urgent requirement for an Excel/VBA Developer to undertake work aligned to the Trading Operation. You will be responsible for the design and development projects and adhoc Excel/VBA based solutions. This technical role provides an excellent opportunity for highly motivated, analytical individuals. You will be exposed to numerous business areas across the Front, Middle and Back Office and will gain a thorough understanding of a highly complex business area. The Role and Responsibilities: * Responsible for carrying out aspects of technical design and development within Front/Middle/Back Office. * Maintain and develop the existing Excel/VBA based solutions * Assist with the transition of business developed (& supported) applications to an established IT Support model where appropriate * Co-ordinate with other business functions the implementation of new products Key Technical Skills and Qualifications: * Advanced competence in Excel & VBA; (Excel/VBA), SQL,.Net and C#. * Desirable IT skills: MS SQL Server & Oracle design & development, .Net 1.1 / 2, C#, ASP.NET & WinForms, C++, Openlink / Endur, Java experience. * Knowledge in an Energy Trading background within either a Commodity Trading or Financial derivatives team. * Strong understanding of OpenLink Endur, or alternative Energy / Financial Trading system, would be advantageous * Strong knowledge of a NETA environment * Strong analytical and mathematical skills * Ability to work to defined standards/methods and work closely with the various IT teams * Interaction with Traders & Desk Analysts * Understanding of energy markets * Experience of working in an Energy Trading environment and be familiar with the trade life cycle process. An outstanding salary and benefits package is on offer along side a real opportunity to further your career development within this exciting and expanding global tra http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/embedded-it-analyst-city-london-uk-j010537 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:28:00 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2222 A major Energy Trading company has an urgent requirement for an Analyst/Developer to undertake work aligned to the Trading Operation. You will be responsible for the design and develop project based and adhoc Excel/VBA based solutions. This technical role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, analytical individual. You will be exposed to numerous business areas across the Front, Middle and Back Office and will gain a thorough understanding of a highly complex business area. The Role and Responsibilities: * Responsible for carrying out aspects of technical design and development within Front/Middle/Back Office. * Maintain and develop the existing Excel/VBA based solutions * Assist with the transition of business developed (& supported) applications to an established IT Support model where appropriate * Co-ordinate with other business functions the implementation of new products Key Technical Skills and Qualifications: * Advanced competence in Excel & VBA; (Excel/VBA) & SQL * Desirable IT skills: MS SQL Server & Oracle design & development, .Net 1.1 / 2, C#, ASP.NET & WinForms, C++, Openlink / Endur, Java experience. * Knowledge in an Energy Trading background within either a Commodity Trading or Financial derivatives team. * Strong understanding of OpenLink Endur, or alternative Energy / Financial Trading system, would be advantageous * Strong knowledge of a NETA environment * Strong analytical and mathematical skills * Ability to work to defined standards/methods and work closely with the various IT teams * Interaction with Traders & Desk Analysts * Understanding of energy markets * Experience of working in an Energy Trading environment and be familiar with the trade life cycle process. An outstanding salary and benefits package is on offer along side a real opportunity to further your career development within this exciting and expanding global trading company. Please apply today. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/embedded-it-developer-m4-corridor-uk-j010519 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:27:58 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2204 A Demand Manager is required to join a European Energy Trading company based in Germany. Working within the Information Systems department that is responsible for definition and delivery of all IS requirements from the business as well as aspects of service delivery. The Demand Manager will be the primary interface to the business, specifying functional and high level technical requirements as well as the co-ordination, prioritisation and management of the delivery of adhoc development and operational needs. Responsibilities: *Provide business engagement and functional lead for a given area of the Trading business. *Manage relationship with specific business area to identify all business needs for IS. *Ensure IT development for specific business area is in line with the overall IS and Business strategy. *Specify and co-ordinate business requirements, identify high level technical specifications for new or Modified applications. *Specify and co-ordinate requirements for new service level agreements. *Work with Service providers to ensure application developments or changes meet specified requirements. *Ensure projects are delivered successfully with regard to the business case and stated benefits. *Ensure service levels are provided appropriately by service providers. Required Attributes: *Excellent understanding of the whole Trading business. *Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with technical and business representatives at all levels. *Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work across locations. *Ability to articulate complex business requirements using specification methods. *Capability to understand the needs and to proactively identify opportunities for improving IT *Support of the business processes in a specific area. *Ability to establish and develop effective relationships with service providers. *Basic level of German language. This role will give you fantastic career opportunity in a forward thinking, progressive company. If you are a motivated Demand Manager/Senior Business Analyst, then please apply as soon as possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posting History http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/demand-manager-germany-europe-j010530 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:27:45 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2223 An exciting opportunity for a Credit Analyst to join a major European Energy Trading company based in Essen, Germany. Working for a company with over 700 employees, you will be a highly motivated, dedicated individual with the will to work hard and build a long and fruitful career. You will manage a credit portfolio with the main focus on energy and trading companies. Job Specification; * Managing a credit portfolio with the main focus on energy and trading companies * Carrying out creditworthiness analysis for existing and new trading partners * Preparing credit submissions ready for decision * Proactively managing credit risks and negotiating framework agreements * Internal and external partner for our own credit portfolio Job Requirements; * University graduate in business studies or economics * Professional experience in credit management, preferably in an international or banking environment * Sound knowledge of the methods of credit risk analysis, balance sheet analysis and cash flow analysis * Sound analytical skills and experience in taking decisions within critical deadlines * Experience in using MS Office software * Analytic, conceptional and organisational skills * Entrepreneurial thinking and sense of responsibility * Ability to integrate and handle conflicts * Fluent in English and German. This credit focused role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, analytical individual to take their career to the next level. An attractive salary and benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/credit-analyst-germany-europe-j010535 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:27:35 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2220 An exciting opportunity for a Application Architect to join one of Europes leading Energy Trading company based in Swindon. The Application Architect will join the Information Systems department. The focus of the role is to maintain and communicate knowledge of the overall applications landscape and its capabilities to support business processes Job Specification; * Develop and implement appropriate application Policies and Standards. * Create architecture models of application landscapes * Roadmap application landscapes * Assist the business units in developing business cases for enhancements to Applications, including recommending new uses of systems and information. * Communicate the Application Policies and Standards to relevant business units * Participate in the evaluation and selection of application solutions to meet specific business needs. * Work alongside our suppliers' Solutions Architects to develop and agree design patterns for applications. * Participate in the applications technical design assurance process * Build all appropriate professional relationships with programme, project and business managers * Pursue up-to-date knowledge of business relevant emerging technology trends * Be involved in the investigation of specific technologies, products, methods and techniques Job Requirements; * A broad cross section of technical skills and experience particularly in large-scale deployments in the mid-range Unix and Windows areas * Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organisation. * Strong team worker, able to build and maintain good working relationships * Proficient in delivering effective presentations. * Strong written skills - comprehensive, concise and clear. * Influences and persuades * Able to motivate and articulate a clear direction * Plans workload to meet department/project objectives This architectural role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to take their career to the next level. An attractive salary and benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/applications-architect-m4-corridor-uk-j010505 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:27:56 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2185 The Role/Job Specification: - Quickly develop a good working knowledge of the organisation and of the company, and be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the key business processes. - Have commercial knowledge of commodity derivative products such as power Gas, Oil, Metals, CO2, Coal, and Bulk Logistics - Analyse and prioritise business requirements and problems, and seek effective solutions through improvements in processes and possible enhancements to the existing Endur system. - Communicate the status of requirements and problems to end users, colleagues and management. - Provide production support to front, middle and back office users within commodity derivatives. - Focus on the following applications, Openlink Endur (functional and Technical) All commodity spread sheets, Over night batch support and Market feeds (transactional and referential) The Ideal Candidate will: - Be a natural problem solver with a strong technical background as you will be required to provide technical and functional analysis on complex Pnl, Risk Analysis, Pricing and Reconciliation problems. - Have experience of working in an Energy Trading environment and be familiar with the trade life cycle process. - Coordination of tasks/projects and events associated in particular with the commodity derivatives product line. - General responsibility for documentation maintenance and update relevant to the application systems used by commodities in particular Endur - Manage and maintain reference data in the production trading systems. - Essential knowledge of Openlink Endur Version 8 and SQL. If you possess the above skills and the desire to learn more and if you would like the opportunity to shine within a world recognised trade environment, then this could be the opportunity for you. Please send your CV in strictest confidence. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/openlink-endur-sme-south-east-uk-j010488 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:27:58 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2182 An exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join one of Europes leading Energy Trading company based in Swindon. The Business Analyst will join the Information Systems (IS) department. The IS team are responsible for understanding, specifying and assuring delivery of all IS needs, from ad hoc spreadsheets to large scale projects. Job Specification; * Working with business users within a high performing Trading environment to investigate business requirements and problems, and define effective solutions to deliver improvements to information systems and business processes. * Analysis, development and definition of business requirements for the development of information systems. * Writing functional specifications for the development of information systems. * Investigate and model business processes, information flows and data structures. Job Requirements; * Excellent business knowledge in one or more of the following: Front Office Trading, Risk Management, Back Office or Finance. * Experience of working in a Trading environment (preferably Energy Trading) and be familiar with the trade life cycle process. * A strong track record in the analysis and development of Trading Systems. * Excellent interpersonal skills, and be fully experienced at dealing with technical and business representatives at all levels. * Have a proven record of successfully working closely with System Analyst & developers and Strategy & Architecture elements of an IS organization. Desirable skills; * ISEB (BCS) qualification * Experience of Openlink Endur * Experience of Prince 2 and RAD This business focused role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, analytical individual to take their career to the next level. An attractive salary and benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/technical-business-analyst-m4-corridor-uk-j010485 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:27:59 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2168 An exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join one of Europes leading Energy Trading company based in Swindon. The Business Analyst will join the Information Systems (IS) department. The IS team are responsible for understanding, specifying and assuring delivery of all IS needs, from ad hoc spreadsheets to large scale projects. Job Specification; * Working with business users within a high performing Trading environment to investigate business requirements and problems, and define effective solutions to deliver improvements to information systems and business processes. * Analysis, development and definition of business requirements for the development of information systems. * Writing functional specifications for the development of information systems. * Investigate and model business processes, information flows and data structures. Job Requirements; * Excellent business knowledge in one or more of the following: Front Office Trading, Risk Management, Back Office or Finance. * Experience of working in a Trading environment (preferably Energy Trading) and be familiar with the trade life cycle process. * A strong track record in the analysis and development of Trading Systems. * Excellent interpersonal skills, and be fully experienced at dealing with technical and business representatives at all levels. * Have a proven record of successfully working closely with System Analyst & developers and Strategy & Architecture elements of an IS organization. Desirable skills; * ISEB (BCS) qualification * Experience of Openlink Endur * Experience of Prince 2 and RAD This business focused role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, analytical individual to take their career to the next level. An attractive salary and benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/business-analyst-m4-corridor-uk-j010484 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:27:58 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2167 A major Energy Trading company has an urgent requirement for a Project Manager to work within the Information Systems department This technical role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, Project Manager. You will be expected to gain a thorough understanding of a highly complex business area. Working in Swindon, this is an exciting opportunity for high level Project Managers. The role and responsibilities: * Planning, estimating and managing project work * Communicate and agree work plans with management, user and technical communities. * Identify, assess, resolve and accurately report project risks and issues in an appropriate and timely manner. * Manage projects for their full life cycle, preferably using Prince 2 and DSDM. * Work to defined standards and methods. * Produce documentation of a high standard Ideal level of experience: * Experience of project management within an energy trading organisation * Experience of managing projects involving Energy Trading Systems * Experience of multi country, multi company projects. * Experience of working in large organisations. Candidates must demonstrate: * Free movement around the European Community * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Customer focus * Enthusiastic and tenacious approach. * Calm and measured personality An outstanding salary and benefits package is on offer along side a real opportunity to further your career development within this exciting and expanding global trading company as a Project Manager. Please apply today http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/project-manager-m4-corridor-uk-j010486 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:27:57 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2166 A Service Introduction Manager is required to join the world's 3rd largest Energy Company based in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for determining the support strategy and will then execute this strategy to ensure that an appropriate support infrastructure / 3rd party organisation is in place. The job holder will also be responsible for defining the size and structure of the support model and source the required capabilities into the support model they have developed. You will be a Proven leader with the ability to think strategically. Responsibilities: * Creation of the strategy for service introduction/development * Creation and sourcing of the resulting support organisation * On a rolling basis, Creation and management of the operational acceptance criteria for moving assets into operation * Development of all service level agreements with a host of suppliers * Ensuring integration of support with other internal department/teams * Ensure legal and statutory compliance including, SOX, data privacy and digital security * Design and co-ordinate any Support needed over project go-live dates * Maintain and develop DR plans in line with business needs Skills & Experience: * A self starter with a bias for action and the ability to use a range of interpersonal style to enrol others towards a common goal * Extensive experience with large application development projects on a global scale, working with 3rd party consultants * Good understanding of a broad range of corporate applications * In-depth knowledge of applications service management tools and standards based on internationally recognised frameworks including ITIL * Project management skills * Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of the business * Proven track record and ability to implement and manage supply agreements Personal Responsibilities: * Strong drive and energy and ability to overcome obstacles * Strong team player with ability to build credibility and relationships at all levels * Ability to matrix manage * Strong engagement and communication skills * Innovative If you match all the essential skills and requirements, and are interested in this opportunity with a global blue chip organisation then please apply to this advert. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/service-introduction-manager--west-london-uk-j010471 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:57:39 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2160 A Planning, Performance and Reporting Manager is urgently required for a leading utility company based in Berkshire. The opportunity is a newly created post and the primary responsibilities will include supporting the development of the wind farm asset portfolio and drive forward multi-site strategic initiatives. You will also develop the strategic and business plans for the business and identifying areas of operational improvement. Finally you will be responsible for delivering a range of projects designed to either deliver value or streamline processes across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities: - Supporting the development and implementation of HS&E policy, processes and plans. - Management of the strategic & business planning process, support the prioritisation of asset investment decisions across the portfolio and prepare the Strategic Plan/Business Plan for the renewable assets and for monitoring delivery against the plan. - Ensuring that processes and systems exist for collating the information required for cross asset benchmarking. - The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of, cross asset projects - To undertake adhoc analysis There will be a fair amount of Health and Safety to adhere to including: - To support accident and incident investigations where requested - Ensure that contractors have the necessary skills and competence to complete their work without detriment to their health, the environment or members of the public - Identify all risks relating to operations and activities Ensure that the health & safety of members of the public is not compromised by the acts or omissions of persons working under your control - Ensure that suitable HSE records are kept and, where required by policy, forwarded to the HSE Manager This is a fantastic opportunity to flourish in the renewable marketplace for a leading supplier. Previous Wind Farm experience is highly desirable; however given that it is still a relatively new environment other backgrounds will be considered. Please apply now in strictest confidence. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/planning-performance-reporting-manager-south-east-uk-j010475 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:27:45 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2161 Business Analyst An exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join a European Energy Trading company based in Essen, Germany. The Business Analyst will join the Information Systems (IS) department. The IS team are responsible for understanding, specifying and assuring delivery of all IS needs, from ad hoc spreadsheets to large scale projects. Job Specification; * Working with business users within a high performing Trading environment to investigate business requirements and problems, and define effective solutions to deliver improvements to information systems and business processes. * Analysis, development and definition of business requirements for the development of information systems. * Writing functional specifications for the development of information systems. * Investigate and model business processes, information flows and data structures. Job Requirements; * Excellent business knowledge in one or more of the following: Front Office Trading, Risk Management, Back Office or Finance. * Experience of working in a Trading environment (preferably Energy Trading) and be familiar with the trade life cycle process. * A strong track record in the analysis and development of Trading Systems. Excellent interpersonal skills, and be fully experienced at dealing with technical and business representatives at all levels. * Working knowledge of both Prince 2 and RAD project management methodologies, having the ability to work as part of a project team delivering quality solutions to meet tight deadlines. * Fluent in English and German. Desirable skills; * ISEB (BCS) qualification * Experience of Openlink Endur This business focused role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, analytical individual to take their career to the next level. An attractive salary and benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/business-analyst-germany-europe-j010458 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:28:24 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2143 A Senior Risk Analyst now required to join one of Europe's largest Energy Trading Companies based in, Germany. This is a fantastic opportunity for Senior Risk specialists to join a small team and to get directly involved in the decisions relating to the Companies Strategic internal direction, valuation of Financial Products and corporate long term planning. The role: * Promote effective operation of internal market between group companies * Design Internal Market mechanisms to allow group wide optimisation * Perform economic modelling and evaluations * Develop, test and calibrate internal market pricing tools/curves and market parameters * High level analysis of market conditions * Preparation of reports for business groups * Identify and recommend changes to internal structures Skills & Experience: * Excellent conceptualising and analytical problem solving skills * Ideally experienced within a strategic, trading and / or energy related trading organisation * High level of Market Risk and Structuring/Valuation knowledge * Quantitative skills and fact-based perspective * Good project management skills * Excellent communication skills in both German and English * Self-starter * Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage workload with minimal supervision * Ability to interact with all levels of the business in a business critical post * Ability to make clear business decisions * Strong team player This is a chance for you to be involved in a new and exciting team with excellent future opportunities, in a role where you can make a real difference to the business. If you are interested in working for this growing and successful organisation and believe you can bring the required blend of skills and experience, then please do not delay in applying today. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/senior-risk-analyst-germany-europe-j010454 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:27:49 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2142 A Project Manager is urgently required for a 6 month contract in Wiltshire. The company is a highly respected energy Trading company with big plans for 2009. They are looking for an outgoing professional Project Manger with the following skill set: Key Skills: You will have - A solid background in transformational change - Experience of working with Openlink implementing their systems where they have been suppliers - Experience in the delivery of development projects - Worked cross geographic locations - Been responsible for driving and delivering complex implementations and able to get in to the detail to resolve issues where required - Coal commodity and bulk logistics experience would be ideal If you posses the above skill set and would like to undertake a contract for a successful company then this could be the opportunity for you. Please apply now in strictest confidence. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/project-manager--south-east-uk-j010422 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:27:55 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2105 An Infrastructure Analyst is urgently required for a leading Energy Trading company based in Swindon. The main responsibilities will be defining and delivering all IS requirements from the business, as well as all aspects of Service Delivery from their internal service provider. Main Tasks: - Support the IT Infrastructure Demand Manager in defining and implementing global IT infrastructure solutions and services. - Support in identifying the business needs for IT infrastructure and related services - Work as part of a global team to co-ordinate and prioritise IT infrastructure demands in order to form a portfolio of required IT projects and IT services - Analyse business requirements, identify high level technical specification for new or modified infrastructure services and to provide specific functional IS support. Key Skills: - Good understanding of IT infrastructure in trading environments with an understanding of the whole Trading business - Strong document writing and review skills - Ability to articulate complex business requirements using specification methods - Able to understand the needs and to proactively identify opportunities for improving IT support of the business processes - Ability to establish, maintain and further develop effective relationships with service providers If you are an effective communicator with the right background then this could be the ideal contract position for you. Initially 6 months with lots of potential to extend, please apply now in strictest confidence. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/infrastructure-analyst-south-east-uk-j010420 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:28:43 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2103 An Energy Analyst is urgently required for an Energy market leader based in Berkshire. The company supplies gas and electricity to a range of both commercial and residential customers across the UK. Your key responsibilities will encompass providing research and analysis into the development of the company's long term view of oil and gas prices. You will be part of a small team within their Gas Portfolio Optimisation section. Key Skills: - Good background in analytical software (Spreadsheets, Excel, Access etc) - Past experience in data gathering and analysis within process delivery/maintenance - You will be highly numerate (maybe with a mathematical degree or equivalent) - A related role in the energy industry would be highly desirable but not essential You Will: -Research and analyse aspects of the oil and gas markets as required for use in establishing a view of gas and oil fundamentals -Gather market information from internal and external sources to track the oil and global gas markets -Prepare regular reports -Maintain spreadsheets and databases and use output from these to update assumptions -Provide both the production of curves as well as supporting others If you have the ability to work to tight timescales as well as the ability to add value through process driven work, then this could be the opportunity for you. Please apply now in strictest confidence. http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/energy-analyst-south-east-uk-j010328 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:22:43 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/2027 An exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join a European Energy Trading company based in Swindon and London. The Business Analyst will join the Information Systems (IS) department. The IS team are responsible for understanding, specifying and assuring delivery of all IS needs, from ad hoc spreadsheets to large scale projects. This contract Business Analyst role is focused around a large OpenLink project, Particular Energy Products and generalist IT Projects. These projects will cover all areas of the Trading environment from Front to Back Office. Job Specification: Working with business users within a high performing Trading environment to investigate business requirements and problems and define effective solutions to deliver improvements to information n systems and business processes. Analysis, development and definition of business requirements for the development of information systems. Writing functional specifications for the development of information systems. Investigate and model business processes, information flows and data structures. Job Requirements: Excellent business knowledge in one or more of the following: Front Office Trading, Risk Management, Back Office or Finance. Experience of working in a Trading environment (preferably Energy Trading) and be familiar with the trade life cycle process. A strong track record in the analysis and development of Trading Systems. Excellent interpersonal skills, and be fully experienced at dealin http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/utilities-jobs/business-analyst-openlink-south-east-uk-j010286 Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:23:22 GMT http://quantacs.contentedmanagement.co.uk/1967