CAREERS AT PCSG
Our aim is for our people to achieve their potential and flourish in their work – every day.
Everything at PCSG is geared towards creating the right environment for our people to flourish, while delivering excellent services. From recruitment onwards, we use experts and specialist tools to increase self-awareness, our understanding of each other and team working skills.
Our training programme, Learning to Flourish, helps everyone continually learn and achieve their career goals. Regular mentoring, peer reviews and performance reviews using our competency framework support our people in their development. We also use regular internal training events and external courses to improve skills, extend knowledge and share learning from experience.
Hear From Some of Our Team Members
“What I enjoy most about my role and working at PCSG is the undivided support and genuine appreciation of my skills and abilities. PCSG encourage and support their people to be the best they can be – they focus on our strengths and the result is a team of highly skilled and motivated professionals.”
Camilla – Bid Writer
“PCSG has given me exactly what I was looking for as the next step of my career. There are many opportunities to work on important ‘cool’ projects with high profile clients; a great working atmosphere with caring, nationally and globally respected senior staff; and the support of a fantastic team with diverse skills and experience.”
Mark - Associate Director
“What I enjoy most about working at PCSG is the intellectual stimulation, and challenging, interesting work with talented, committed professionals. It’s clear to me that if a workplace supports its people to be the best they can be, then the results follow.”
Elke - Project Manager
“The breadth of work undertaken at PCSG – supported by a team of ambitious, talented professionals at the forefront of the industry – is what struck me most after joining the business in early 2018. Since then, I have had the opportunity to work on a range of exciting PCSG projects, and what I enjoy most is the collective ambition to deliver and improve; driving continuous learning and knowledge sharing every single day.”
Luke – Bid Writer
“I was attracted to PCSG by the people. It’s great to work with a team of highly motivated professionals who recognize that they don’t and cannot know everything, yet drive themselves to learn and develop so that they continue to be able to deliver the best possible service to our clients.”
Tina - Associate Director
Current Vacancies
Data Analyst
Salary: negotiable
The data analyst is part of a team who manage the configuration, implementation and roll out of the GeoConnect+ platform and associated applications within our client’s projects and businesses. Doing this well will enable our clients to unlock value and build resilience by delivering, operating, and optimising their built assets
Connecting, integrating, and transforming data in clients source systems and visualising this is a key capability of the GeoConnect+ platform. The data analyst designs, supports, and tests system and data Integration developments to ensure that the final solution meets the needs of the client and their users.
The ideal candidate will have a broad range of skills, experience and capabilities as follows:
- Confident in dealing with large organisations
- Experience of the workings of the AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations) industry
- BIM (Building Information Modelling) and a full understanding of BS1192:2, PAS1192:3 and BS1192:4
- Knowledge of industry software
- Ability to understand business processes across PCSG’s existing and prospective clients and interpret those processes in alignment with the GeoConnect+ platform.
- Determination required to introduce new technologies across a challenging landscape
- The ability to work with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver findings.
- A strong appetite to learn
- Highly productive in a busy working environment
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. Instead, following initial training, the role will require a highly adaptive person to efficiently perform tasks, as well as arrange and manage resources efficiently and effectively.
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. The role will require a highly adaptive person who is able to work remotely and at PCSG/client offices as required to meet the needs of PCSG assignments.
Job Requirements
Management and configuration of GeoConnect+
- Configuration of the GeoConnect+ system, setting up new schemas, classifications, information types, metadata, workflows.
- Managing the set up and allocation of roles and security groups.
- Company and user management
Data integrations
- Interpreting client functionality requirements and documenting them as user stories
- Establishing data connections through APIs and other methods
- Extracting data and carrying out analysis
- Designing integration flow logic
- Designing target data models
- Establishing data quality rules with the client
- Establishing data transformations using master and reference data
- Writing detailed integration flow design documents
Data analysis
- Applying tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation e.g. using PowerBI
- Summarising and presenting data and conclusions in the most appropriate format for users
- Managing, cleaning, abstracting and aggregating data
- Manipulating and linking different data sets
Application development and testing
- Overseeing GeoConnect+ application development
- Setting up Jira to plan, track and manage development activities
- Sprint planning, sprint support and sprint reviews
- Carrying out system and user acceptance tests
System support
- Responding to ad-hoc support requests from users
- Supporting the helpdesk to resolve level 2, and 3
- Liaising with developers to support level 4 helpdesk requests
Interface and stakeholders
- Acting as a key point of contact for queries and requests relating to the GeoConnect+ Platform and the system integrations
Training
- Organising and undertaking regular training sessions for client’s data stewards and system owners.
- Preparing and updating training packs, system user guides, quick reference sheets, and animated tutorials (videos).
Compliance and reporting
- Undertaking regular compliance audits and producing reports.
- Providing ad-hoc reports and information on system usage, compliance and assist with ad-hoc requests relating to user activity and information management.
Job Skills & Knowledge (essential)
- Proficient in the use of excel (equations and macros)
- Good communication and report writing skills
- Understanding of data, i.e. schemas, databases, APIs etc.
- Knowledge of BIM, e.g. CDEs, General Information Management, IFC, COBie, Uniclass
- Experience of systems integrations
- Experience of Agile Development project management methodologies
- Knowledge of GIS systems and standards
- Logical and creative problem-solver, capable of working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
- Can interpret requirements and present data in a clear and compelling way, using graphical representations and data visualisations.
- Experience of development of User Stories
- Project management skills
- Able to maintain high productivity when out of the office environment
Job Skills & Knowledge (desirable)
- Business development experience
- Knowledge of the construction industry
- Experience in preparing and publishing marketing collateral (hard copy, website, news articles, social media)
- Knowledge of various CAD packages, Revit, etc. to a basic level
Qualifications (essential)
- Degree and / or Higher National qualifications related to architecture, engineering, construction, information management, business information systems, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent experience
Qualifications (desirable)
- Member of or working towards full membership of a relevant professional institution
If you are interested in joining the UK’s leading Digital Technology Team, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]
Technical Project Manager
Salary: negotiable
The role will be to manage the configuration, development, implementation and roll out of the GeoConnect+ platform and associated applications within our client’s projects and businesses. Doing this well will enable our clients to unlock value and build resilience by delivering, operating, and optimising their built assets.
The ideal candidate will have a broad range of skills, experience and capabilities summarised as follows:
- Demonstrable Leadership qualities
- Confident in dealing with large organisations
- Experience of the workings of the AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations) industry
- BIM (Building Information Modelling) and industry software knowledge and a full understanding of BS1192 suite of documents and associated processes.
- Ability to understand business processes across PCSG’s existing and prospective clients and interpret those processes in alignment with the GeoConnect+ platform.
- A track record of delivering technology-led projects in large organisations.
- Determination required to introduce new technologies across a challenging landscape
- Strong project management skills
- A strong appetite to learn
- Experience in system integration.
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. The role will require a highly adaptive person to manage the delivery of the GeoConnect+ platform to meet the needs of our client(s) in line with programme and budget. This will involve management of PCSG technical partners and in-house technical service resources.
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. The role will require a highly adaptive person who is able to work remotely and at PCSG/client offices as required to meet the needs of PCSG assignments.
Job Requirements
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the main point of contact for all queries and requests relating to the technical aspects of the GeoConnect+ system.
Business Development
- Generating leads, delivering demonstrations to prospective clients, and presenting at conferences and events.
Technical Project Management
- Managing all aspects of technical delivery with top-down oversight to ensure that the product scope is delivered on time and budget and to a level of quality to meet the needs of the client.
- Weekly progress reports
- Creating and maintaining activity programmes in Microsoft Project
- Managing the Technical team and ensuring that it is resourced correctly across the project lifecycle
Configuration of GeoConnect+
- Management of the system configuration activities, including the set-up of new project and asset workspaces, information types, metadata, workflows and maintaining user accounts and security groups.
Application Development
- Interpreting client functionality requirements, managing their documentation through user stories and tasks in Jira.
- Management of development sprint cycles
- Fulfilling the role of Scrum Master as part of the Agile delivery process/securing a suitable resource to perform this role
- Management of system testing, user acceptance testing and feedback.
Systems Integration
- Managing the design, development testing and deployment of system integration flows, which connect source data to GeoConnect+.
Release Management
- Coordination and management of activities to migrate new features and functionality to the production environment.
System Support
- Coordination and management of activities to migrate new features and functionality to the production environment.
Training and User Guides
- Organise and deliver training sessions on the purpose and use of the system for users.
- Manage preparation and updates of training packs, system user guides and quick reference sheets, and animated tutorials (videos).
Compliance & Reporting
- Manage system compliance and undertake regular compliance audits.
- Provide reports and information on system usage and compliance and assist with ad-hoc requests relating to user activity and information management.
Job Skills & Knowledge (essential)
- A proven track record of selling and delivering technology solutions to organisations operating in the Built Environment
- Knowledge of the construction industry
- Experience of systems integrations and Agile Development project management methodologies
- Knowledge of GIS systems and standards and an understanding of BIM and the BS1192 suite of documents
- Project Management capabilities (commercial, risk management, change management, communication and organisational) – APMP or Prince 2 qualification and Agile Project Management certification would be an advantage
- Experience of delivering training programmes
- Experienced problem-solver, capable of efficiently providing complex solutions and working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
- Experience of using Microsoft Project to manage activities and resources
- Experience of design, development and maintenance of system and data integration
- Good report writing and communication skills
- Business development and sales experience
- Able to maintain high productivity when out of the office environment
- Strong work ethic and highly versatile
Job Skills & Knowledge (desirable)
- Experience of managing solutions on cloud platform (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud)
- Experience of mobile app development.
- Experience of fulfilling the role of Scrum Master within an agile delivery process
- Knowledge of Digital Engineering and how it can add value and delivery efficiencies to existing processes and practices
- Second languages
Qualifications (essential)
- Degree and / or Higher National qualifications related to Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Information Management or Computer Science
Qualifications (desirable)
- Extended Project Management qualifications e.g. Prince 2, APM
- Member of a relevant professional institutions e.g. ICE, APM, BCS
If you are interested in joining the UK’s leading Digital Technology Team, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]
Data Scientist
Salary: negotiable
The data scientist is part of a team who manage the configuration, implementation and roll out of the GeoConnect+ platform and associated applications within our client’s projects and businesses. Doing this well will enable our clients to unlock value and build resilience by delivering, operating, and optimising their built assets.
Connecting, integrating and transforming data in clients source systems and visualising this is a key capability of the GeoConnect+ platform.
The data analyst works closely with client stakeholders to understand their goals, determine how data can be used to achieve those goals, and work as part of the team to model, extract and analyze the data to provide valuable insight for the client.
The ideal candidate will have a broad range of skills, experience and capabilities as follows:
- Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM), Built asset data, Internet of Things (IoT), Sensor Data, and Geospatial (GEO) data and the issues associated with its collection, management, linking and analysis
- A talent for discovering hidden insights from multiple complex data sources and communicating findings persuasively
- Knowledge of linked data and semantic web technologies
- An inquisitive individual with a real desire to learn and bring about positive changes to organisations operating within the built Environment
- Confident in dealing with large organisations
- Experience of the workings of the AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations) industry
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. The role will require a highly adaptive person who is able to work remotely and at PCSG/client offices as required to meet the needs of PCSG assignments.
Job Requirements
The Data Scientist will be responsible for helping our clients understand their data and realise their business objectives through:
- Design and development of asset data dictionaries and specifications.
- Providing data analysis to satisfy internal and client needs – to provide periodic updates and present results (in charts, graphs, tables, designing and developing relational databases for collecting data)
- Owning the day to day technical solution implementation for data assignments
- Analysis of client needs and understanding the problem to be solved
- Translating high-level requests, problems, and goals into specific analysis action plans
- Providing input and insight to develop business cases, and planning and coordinating projects
- Exploring and examining data from multiple disparate sources to draw out insights in order to provide a competitive advantage or address business issues
- Design of target data models, integration flows including data quality rules and transformation mappings.
- Designing and implementing processes and standards for layouts, data input, data structure, usage, and modelling
- Presenting research conclusions using appropriate formats for the target audience
- Continually evaluating and staying up to date with Data Science developments
Job Skills & Knowledge (essential)
- At least 5 years’ experience of information modelling and design and development of Databases, Data Warehouses and Multidimensional Databases
- Understanding of data, i.e. schemas, databases, APIs etc.
- Skills and experience in statistical analysis and data mining, data integration, data mapping to identify patterns and trends and solve business problems
- In-depth technical knowledge and experience in one or more areas: BIM, GEO, APIs, mobile and web applications, IFC data, COBie data
- Ability to address issues of Data Migration (Validation, Clean-up, and Mapping), and understand the importance of Data Dictionaries
- Knowledge of programming and machine learning Good written and oral communication skills, to present findings in an accessible way
- Experience collaborating with and influencing business and technical stakeholders
- Proficient in the use of excel (equations and macros)
Job Skills & Knowledge (desirable)
- Knowledge of digital technology and how it can add value and delivery efficiencies to existing processes and practices
- Good knowledge of smart cities and sustainable communities ISO37106
- Good knowledge of digital engineering approaches BS1192 and PAS 1192 suite of documents along with ISO19650
Qualifications (essential)
- MSc level (minimum of BSc) in computer science and applications, modelling, statistics, analytics, mathematics, or a related field
Qualifications (desirable)
- Member of or working towards full membership of a relevant professional institution
If you are interested in joining the UK’s leading Digital Technology Team, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]
Project BIM / Information Manager
Salary: negotiable
This role involves advising and supporting our Clients in the delivery of their data and information management requirements.
Our Project BIM Managers/Information Managers work across several projects concurrently delivering all aspect of BIM support to enable our Client’s BIM Employers Information Requirements (EIR) aspirations to be achieved. With the ability and confidence to chair BIM start up meetings, model coordination meetings, verifying and validating the project BIM models, the Project BIM Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the EIRs are delivered and the value attached to our Client’s assets is optimised. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of skills, experience and capabilities as follows:
- Confident in dealing with large organisations
- Experience of the workings of the AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations) industry
- Knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling), and a full understanding of BS1192:2, PAS1192:3 and BS1192:4, knowledge of ISO19650 Parts 1 and 2
- Knowledge of BIM software applications
- The ability to work with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver findings.
- A strong appetite to learn and highly productive in a busy working environment
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. Instead, following initial training, the role will require a highly adaptive person to efficiently perform tasks, as well as arrange and manage resources efficiently and effectively.
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. The role will require a highly adaptive person who is able to work remotely and at PCSG/client offices as required to meet the needs of PCSG assignments.
Job Requirements
BIM Set-up
- Review and assist with the development of the Client’s BIM Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR)
- Review and advise on Asset Information Requirements and set up of COBie requirements
- Develop and agree the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) with the Client and Consultants
- Establish and implement the project BIM Protocols with the Client and Consultants
- Establish a common data environment, along with its processes, procedures and security and ensure its integrity.
- Establish the information structure and standards for the information model, agreeing output formats and validating compliance.
- Review and develop the Master Information Delivery Plan and review Task Information Delivery Plans
- Assist the project team to establish information exchange processes.
- Create model checking rule sets
BIM Management & Coordination
- Act as the client’s BIM subject matter expert on the project taking cognisance of the EIR, AIR and BEP
- Chair the Project BIM Launch meeting
- Work closely with the Project team to ensure deliverables are issued and received to an agreed programme and deadlines
- Establish responsibilities for the provision of information and its level of detailfor each project stage (as set out in the Employer‘s Information Requirements).
- Enable integration of information by the project teamand co-ordination of information by the lead designer.
- Assist with the handover process of the information model to the Client and their FM team, leading up to, during, and after project completion
- Provide technical support to project teams and guide them on BIM best practice
Model Federation & Audit
- Model Federation
- Perform / oversee PCSG BIM coordinators performing Clash Detection and Reporting
- Perform / oversee PCSG BIM coordinators performing Model Auditing and data verification
- Produce reports and communicate findings / review reports produced by PCSG BIM Coordinators
Supply Chain Capability
- Prepare and review supply chain capability assessments
- Provide information management upskilling training to suppliers to address competence gaps / improve their delivery performance
Business Development
- Develop client relationships to generate leads and win new work
Job Skills & Knowledge (essential)
- BIM Software application skills e.g. Navisworks, Revit and Solibri Model Checker
- Excellent knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling), and a full understanding of BS1192:2, PAS1192:3 and BS1192:4 (COBie)
- Extremely organized with strong time-management, project management and leadership skills
- Confident to lead Project BIM meetings
- Good communication and report writing skills
- Logical and creative problem-solver, capable of working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
- Client and results focussed
- Able to build strong relationships
- Able to impact operations and effect change without being confrontational
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to manage staff undertaking BIM coordination activities
- A strong work ethic and able to maintain high productivity when out of the office environment
- Works well under pressure
Job Skills & Knowledge (desirable)
- Knowledge of ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2
- Knowledge of use of GIS data sets and tools
Qualifications (essential)
- Degree in a related field including Engineering, Computer Science, BIM, Architecture, Information Management or in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
Qualifications (desirable)
- Working towards or achieved a professional qualification in a related field of study
If you are interested in joining the UK’s leading Digital Technology Team, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]
Digital Transformation Project Director
Salary: negotiable
The role will be to lead on digital transformation projects which are designed to unlock value and build resilience within our client’s projects and businesses by delivering, operating and optimising their built assets.
Knowledge of industry ways of working, best in class subject matter expertise in the digital transformation area, and a passion for harnessing the value of data, are critical to delivering a first-class service to our clients.
The ideal candidate will have a broad range of skills, experience and capabilities and key to this will be the ability to understand business processes across PCSG’s existing and prospective Clients and interpret those processes in alignment with the GeoConnect+ platform.
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. Instead, following initial training, the role will require a highly adaptive person to efficiently perform tasks, as well as arrange and manage resources efficiently and effectively.
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. The role will require a highly adaptive person who is able to work remotely and at PCSG/client offices as required to meet the needs of PCSG assignments.
Job Requirements
Business Development & Sales
- Selling PCSG’s digital transformation capabilities.
- Developing and growing profitable client relationships
- Defining client requirements and developing business/service propositions and solutions
- Influencing stakeholders in setting out compelling propositions and converting opportunities into sales
- Preparing and publishing marketing collateral (hard copy, website, news articles, social media)
Programme & Project Delivery
- Ensuring programmes/projects are well defined
- Resourcing and mobilisation of a team
- Directing the PCSG team to enable delivery of complex Digital transformation projects/ programmes - involving Cloud services (Azure/AWS/Google etc)
- Ensuring that both PCSG internal Governance and the Client’s Governance requirements are delivered
- Budgetary management of Multi-million-pound projects
- Contract Management
- Commercial change management
- Supplier management
Business Change
- Leading business change involving technology, people and processes to build organisational capability
Relationship Management
- Creating and developing relationships with C-suite stakeholders
Job Skills & Knowledge (essential)
- Proven leadership skills
- A strong appetite to continually learn
- Commercial awareness enabling solution design which is appropriate to requirements
- Proven experience introducing new technologies across a challenging landscape in large organisations
- Prince 2 and Agile Development project management methodologies
- Programme Management skills e.g. MSP
- Understanding of technology solutions for organisations operating in the Built Environment
- Knowledge of current digital trends
- Business process modelling skills
- Communication skills – confident, clear, and concise use of report writing and verbal presentation skills and ability to aid clients in key messaging / comms relating to technology development and deployment
- Strong interpersonal skills enabling relationship management for internal and external teams e.g. suppliers
- Knowledge of architecture, engineering, construction or information management
- A good working knowledge and understanding of the suite of BS1192 BIM standards and ISO19650
- Experience of GIS systems and standards
- Experience of developing communication, training, and rollout programmes and of support desk operation
- Ability to problem solve complex systems integrations in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
Job Skills & Knowledge (desirable)
- Technical Software Systems Knowledge
Qualifications (essential)
- Degree in engineering, computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience
Qualifications (desirable)
- Extended Project Management qualifications e.g. Prince 2
- Member of professional institutions e.g. ICE, APM
If you are interested in joining the UK’s leading Digital Technology Team, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]
BID WRITER AND COPYWRITER / EDITOR
Salary: negotiable
We have an exciting opportunity for a bright, motivated bid writer / copywriter to join our vibrant team. You will be work closely with our construction industry clients and colleagues on our team to produce compelling, high scoring responses to tenders.
You will need to combine your well-honed writing skills with an ability to engage with and interview subject matter experts to produce concise, accurate text that effectively conveys and sells complex ideas and proposals.
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. The role will require a highly adaptive person who is able to work remotely and at PCSG/client offices as required to meet the needs of PCSG assignments.
We operate a comprehensive training and development programme and you will have the opportunity to develop your career while working with us. The salary is negotiable, dependent on experience, which may be from recent graduate to accomplished professional.
Job Requirements
- Use existing information and text to create first draft responses to tender questions
- Follow an answer planning / draft / finalise / polish process to craft high scoring responses which fulfil the stated marking criteria/scoring guidance
- Work with technical experts to understand and write-up proposals to deliver technically challenging projects
- Produce persuasive, concise sales text for marketing purposes
- Work collaboratively as part of a team throughout the bid development process, from developing win themes and proposals through to submission
Job Skills & Knowledge (essential)
- A passion for writing
- A very high standard in written English
- Experience of writing accurate, quality text in a professional or academic environment
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, as well as in isolation when ‘quiet writing time’ is required
- Good knowledge of MS Office, Word and PowerPoint in particular
- Diplomacy - experience of managing the expectations of internal and external stakeholders
- Project management skills - execution of deliverables on time and within budget
- Ability to meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment and effectively manage a fluctuating workload
- Confident communicator and ability to contribute in stakeholder meetings
Job Skills & Knowledge (desirable)
- Construction or associated industry experience
- Willing to travel and work away from home for extended periods
- Foreign travel experience and / or language capabilities
Qualifications (essential)
- Formal qualifications or recognition of written English achievements
Qualifications (desirable)
- APMP Foundation Certification
If you are interested in joining the our team, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Salary: negotiable
The role of Software Developer is responsible for the design, development, documentation and technical support of software applications and solutions.
GeoConnect+ is PCSG’s Integration and visualisation platform and is a key component of our service to support asset owning clients with the development of infrastructure and building digital twins.
The Software Developer will work across a range of projects both complex and simple developing software/solutions and integrations for GeoConnect+ using an agile delivery methodology.
The role will be responsible for the successful development of functionality and delivery of the platform to PCSG ‘s clients.
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. The role will require a highly adaptive person who is able to work remotely and at PCSG/client offices as required to meet the needs of PCSG assignments.
Job Requirements
Software Design & Development
- Understand specifications, functional requirements, and user stories, and translate work items and Use cases into functional applications.
- Coding
- Design, build, implement, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
- Design and Quality test code to achieve bug free development
- Ensure all code is testable, clean, reusable, maintainable and readable
- Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Document all development work to assist users and product support.
- Develop solutions which will deliver User productivity improvement.
- Successfully exploit technology and tools.
Project Management
- Estimate time to complete work items and track progress to ensure timely completion of work items to meet the needs of the programme.
- Escalate issues as appropriate.
Job Skills & Knowledge (Essential)
- At least (5 years’) commercial knowledge and experience in Java Development.
- Knowledge of methodologies, design patterns and enterprise architecture including OO, SOLID, TDD, DDD, BDD and Unit testing frameworks.
- Proficiency in developing REST based applications (JSON and XML).
- Proficiency in web programming languages including HTML, JavaScript, CSS.
- Familiar with the development of database application including SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with Full Software Development Life Cycle practices.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Attention to detail.
- Analytical thinking and experience (design prior to coding)
- Creativity (find better ways to achieve project goals)
- Understanding of the benefits technology can bring (ability to see the bigger picture)
- “Learner” (ability and appetite to learn about and use new technologies as needed)
Job Skills & Knowledge (Desirable)
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment solutions.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, and other cloud providers.
- Knowledge of Mobile technology and systems including Android and iOS.
Qualifications (essential)
- Degree and / or Higher National qualifications related to Computer Science/Software Engineering as well as relevant professional qualification(s)
Qualifications (desirable)
- Member of or working towards full membership of a relevant professional institution
If you are interested in joining the UK’s leading Digital Technology Team, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]
BUSINESS ANALYST
Salary: negotiable
This role involves working with organisations to find solutions to their challenges by understanding and analysing the current state, identifying areas that need improving or updating, and finding solutions which align with the vision, mission, objectives and strategy of the business. This may involve the development of new systems, improving processes, strategy development or potentially organisational change.
Investigating a company’s activities to make them more efficient, the Business Analyst will:
- Uncover the underlying business issues that need to be addressed and discover any information related to the project.
- Analyse Requirements – Organise, specify, and model the requirements to ensure they are complete and unambiguous
- Specify Requirements – Ensure that the documentation of the requirements is in a layout and format that can be easily shared with and understood by stakeholders.
- Validate and Verify Requirements – Ensure that the requirements map to the business need being addressed, they are approved by all the appropriate stakeholders, and that they meet with relevant quality standards.
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. The role will require a highly adaptive person who can work across different clients and sectors.
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. The role will require a highly adaptive person who is able to work remotely and at PCSG/client offices as required to meet the needs of PCSG assignments.
Job Requirements
Business analysis
- Establish a clear, agreed record of the current ‘as-is’ position for clients, from a cross-section of Client stakeholders, to identify opportunities and challenges and the root causes of those challenges using the PCSG Discovery process.
- Identify and analyse options to enable feasibility and operational impact to be understood.
- Ensure that solutions align with the vision, mission, objectives and strategy of the business and user needs.
Business Process Improvement
- Identify and explore opportunities for service and business optimisation and recommend priorities for implementation to ensure that the organisation derives maximum value.
- Understand and leverage the use of data to improve business operations and profitability
Use Case Development
- Understand users and identify who they are and what their needs are, based on evidence
- Develop Use Cases which represent the real-world situations (organisational processes, roles, and data sources) to aid communication and understanding and propose design approaches or services to meet these needs.
Requirements definition and management
- Specify requirements for technology solutions from both a business and user perspective to enable agreed changes to be implemented effectively.
Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Communicate with stakeholders clearly and regularly, clarifying mutual needs and commitments through consultation and consideration of impacts while focusing on user needs.
Job Skills & Knowledge (Essential)
- Proven business analysis and business process improvement skills
- Knowledge of digital technology and how it can add value and deliver efficiencies to existing processes and practices
- Capable of working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment, either alone or as part of a team
- Knowledge of the construction industry and the Built Environment
- Able to think ‘Big Picture’ and work with detail
- Builds relationships quickly
- Extremely organised with strong time-management skills
- Good report writing and communication skills
- Able to maintain high productivity when out of the office environment
- Strong work ethic and highly versatile
Job Skills & Knowledge (Desirable)
- Knowledge of IDEF0
- Knowledge of smart cities and the IOT and sustainable communities ISO37106
- Knowledge of digital engineering approaches including BS1192, PAS 1192 and ISO19650
Qualifications (essential)
- Degree and / or Higher National qualifications related to business information systems, business management, computing and systems development, computer science or in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
Qualifications (desirable)
- Professional membership (or working towards) in a related field of experience
If you are interested in joining the UK’s leading Digital Technology Team, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]
Client Project Manager
Salary: negotiable
The role will manage the delivery of the contract for configuration, development, implementation and roll out of the GeoConnect+ platform and associated applications within our client’s projects and businesses. Doing this well will enable our clients to unlock value and build resilience by delivering, operating, and optimising their built assets.
The ideal candidate will have a broad range of skills, experience and capabilities summarised as follows:
- Excellent communication and influencing skills and confident in dealing with large organisations
- Experience of the workings of the AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations) industry
- Excellent project management, stakeholder management and contract management skills
- BIM (Building Information Modelling) and industry software knowledge and a full understanding of BS1192 suite of documents and associated processes.
- Ability to understand client business processes and requirements and interpret those in alignment with the GeoConnect+ platform.
- A track record of delivering and embedding technology-led projects in large organisations, including experience of people change and support desk set-up and operation.
- Determination required to introduce new technologies across a challenging landscape
- A strong appetite to learn
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. The role will require a highly adaptive person to manage delivery of the contract scope to meet the needs of a client in line with cost, time and quality objectives. This will involve management of PCSG in-house resources and will work in partnership with the Technical Project Manager who will be accountable for delivery of the technology aspects within the contract.
There will be no standard day-to-day agenda. The role will require a highly adaptive person who is able to work remotely and at PCSG/client offices as required to meet the needs of PCSG assignments.
Job Requirements
Client Management
- Act as the main point of contact for the client for delivery of the contract scope and ensure that services are delivered in line with client expectations
- Manage the client relationship and escalate issues as required
- Manage strategic issues and Functional and Non-Functional requirements
- Identify further opportunities for PCSG with the client.
Delivery Management
- Ensure clarity of scope, programme, budget and responsibilities and ensure that this is understood within the project team
- Ensure Client governance and key gateways are delivered
- Ensure that the Technical Project Manager is effectively briefed on client requirements through the development, sign-off and communication of User Stories
- Produce and maintain a schedule of deliverables and a detailed delivery programme
- Ensure that assignment information is managed in accordance with PCSG Operational Procedures
- Develop and maintain the project resource plans track delivery progress, produce client dashboard reports and hold regular reviews with the client
- Review detailed design to confirm this meets the Client’s Functional and Non-Functional requirements
- Create and manage the Project Risk & Opportunity Register and manage accordingly
- Manage the Early Warning and Change Control process throughout the project
- Pro-actively identify and escalate any significant project concerns or issues
- Development of UAT test plans and assess Client business readiness
- Support clients with communications, roll out and training strategies
- Ensure that the project is successfully closed, and the Learning from Experience process is completed
People Management
- Work with the line manager and team members to identify any development needs and provide any support that the team may need to learn and perform effectively on the project
- Communicate with and motivate the team
- Provide ongoing support to team members, monitor performance and provide feedback
Job Skills & Knowledge (Essential)
- Demonstrable Leadership skills
- A proven track record of delivering technology solutions to organisations operating in the Built Environment
- Knowledge of the construction industry
- Experience of systems integrations and Agile Development project management methodologies
- Knowledge of GIS systems and standards and an understanding of BIM and the BS1192 suite of documents
- Project Management capabilities – APM or Prince 2 qualification and Agile Project Management certification would be an advantage
- Experience of developing communication, roll out and training programmes
- Experienced problem-solver, capable of efficiently providing complex solutions and working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
- Good report writing and communication skills
- Business development experience
- Able to maintain high productivity when out of the office environment
- Strong work ethic and highly versatile
Job Skills & Knowledge (Desirable)
- Experience of managing solutions on cloud platform (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud)
- Experience of mobile app development.
- Knowledge of Digital Engineering and how it can add value and delivery efficiencies to existing processes and practices
- Experience of people change and support desk set-up and operation
- Second languages
Qualifications (essential)
- Degree and / or Higher National qualifications related to Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Information Management or Computer Science
Qualifications (desirable)
- Extended Project Management qualifications e.g. Prince 2, APMP
- Member of a relevant professional institutions e.g. ICE, APM, BCS
If you are interested in joining the UK’s leading Digital Technology Team, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]