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Role DescriptionFaculty/Service:Engineering and EnvironmentDepartment:Mechanical and Construction EngineeringRole Title:IT Systems developer for International project management (KTP Associate)Salary?25K-?30K pa depending on experience plus additional benefitsAdditional benefits:Up to ?8,500 professional training and travel budgetResidential leadership & management training programme at Ashorne Hill CollegePotential for performance related bonus and a permanent position with the companyCategory: KTP Associate (fixed term, 2 years)Role Purpose:To lead a collaborative project (Knowledge Transfer Partnership) between Northumbria University and industry partner Project Advisors International UK Ltd to develop a data-driven digital delay analysis system for (i) supporting construction contract dispute resolution through forensic schedule analysis and (ii) risk assessment of new projects using predictive analysis.Responsible to:Dr Claudio Benghi and Professor David Greenwood, Northumbria University.Generic Duties and Responsibilities:In line with the University’s Mission, Corporate Strategy and Leadership Attributes, you will: Develop a full understanding of the strategic aims and function of the KTP project, the company and University.Lead the collaborative project, delivering its benefits in accordance with the project plan and management requirements while providing feedback to the broader team Research, design and develop a data-driven delay analysis system for supporting construction contract dispute resolution; its features will extend to forensic schedule analysis and predictive assessment of risk in new projectsSpecific Duties and Responsibilities:Researching and reviewing the current technology for project scheduling and delay analysis.Planning and development of the bespoke software tool for delay analysis integrating 3D models, BIM data, project management information and data analytics.Evaluating performance and suitability of the new product by identifying and implementing an effective monitoring and testing strategyWriting and presenting high quality reports and, if appropriate, journal/conference papers for publication and disseminationEffectively communicating with project stakeholders and embedding the new service in PAI LtdPreparation of commercialisation plans to achieve project aim and objectives Location: The position is based at Project Advisors International UK Ltd in Morpeth, Northumberland and will involve visits to Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne as well as travel in connection with the KTP project.Attendance Requirements: The post-holder should be available for work during normal office hours of Project Advisors International (normally 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday); regular supervision and research activities might be scheduled at Northumbria University’s premises.Person SpecificationFaculty/Service: Engineering and Environment Role Title: IT Systems developer for International project managementGrade: MISCE/DA/I1.Specific KnowledgeSoftware engineering and object-oriented programming (e.g. C#, C++, Java)EA/I3D visualisation technologiesDA/ICloud computingDA/IData AnalyticsDA/I2.Skills and AbilitiesGood report writing, verbal communication and presentation skillsEA/IProblem solving and investigation skillsEIEvidence of project management skillsEIAbility to work within a team and work independentlyEA/IAbility to interpret and clearly articulate complex technical informationEA/IAbility to make meaningful inferences from statistical evidence and other dataDA/I3.ExperienceApplication development EA/IEngagement in the areas of Artificial Intelligence DA/IAgile IT management methodologiesDA/IEngagement with open source projectsDA/I4.Education/TrainingRecent post-graduate qualification or good first degree in Computer Science or closely related discipline EA/I5.Other RequirementsSelf-motivated and able to take initiatives and creative lead in projectsEA/IWillingness to engage with the KTP programme to ensure all partners benefit EA/IAwareness of construction sector / built environment would be beneficialDA/ILegend:E = EssentialA = Application FormD = DesirableI = Interview S = Selection Process ................
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