Job Of The Day(?)

[stingman123]

Here's one I found earlier, I've incuded all agency details incase any of you want to apply!

Project Manager part time Bristol - £100-£150/day 6 month initial role.

Computer People have an exciting opportunity for a Part time Project Manager within a large established organisation based in Bristol. To be successful in this role, you must have previous Project Management experience.

The successful Project Manager will have experience within the following areas:
Running and Managing Projects
Starting mid-way through projects and driving through to completion
Reporting using bespoke software
Customer Liaison
Business Process
Systems implementation

This established organisation is looking for an experienced Project manager to come on site for an initial 6 month period to help manage and complete an existing large project. You will be managing a software installation from implementation to business as usual stage. Part of this project will be too troubleshot and resolve hardware, software and connectivity problems so previous experience dealing with such issues will be essential. There is a large possibility that this role will be extended longer than 6 months. The main head office will be based in Bristol however travel between other offices within local area will also be required so local knowledge would be advantageous. Knowledge of the care industry would be advantageous.

The successful candidate does not require a Prince 2 qualification but a good track record in managing projects is essential. You will be required to be able to hit the ground running and comfortable working at various locations. You'll be self motivated and able to be flexible in your approach to supporting the day to day needs of the business, you will also be available to work for 3 days a week.

For more information or to APPLY NOW please email a copy of your updated CV or call 0113 218 6807.

Location Bristol, Somerset
Country England
Start Date ASAP
Duration 6 months
Rate £100-£150/Day
Employment Business Computer People
Contact Terri Dolan
Telephone 0113 218 6807
Email [email protected]
Reference JSTDPM BRIS

[Durbs]

I received a corker yesterday from Elance:

"We are looking to replicate google's web products inclusive of Gmail[We want en exact replication of google APPs, please do ample research on this before placing your bid] . We basically intend to create an email service just like google which would also have all the applications business as well as personal which google provides the users , although we plan to implement certain features additionally and also would change some functionalities ."

Received plenty of bids from offshore, cost $50,000 and a few estimated delivery within 3 months!

Love to see that companies face when they win and realise they've got to replicate all Google's apps + GMail for 30K in 12 weeks!

[SlimRick]

Starting mid-way through projects and driving through to completion...
You will be required to be able to hit the ground running

I think their last PM died of malnutrition on those rates

[gingerjedi]

I received a corker yesterday from Elance:

"We are looking to replicate google's web products inclusive of Gmail[We want en exact replication of google APPs, please do ample research on this before placing your bid] . We basically intend to create an email service just like google which would also have all the applications business as well as personal which google provides the users , although we plan to implement certain features additionally and also would change some functionalities ."

Received plenty of bids from offshore, cost $50,000 and a few estimated delivery within 3 months!

Love to see that companies face when they win and realise they've got to replicate all Google's apps + GMail for 30K in 12 weeks!

I thought Alexi's English was better than that?

[Alf W]

I would like an honest answer from some of our most welcome lurking agents on whether people are actually responding to and taking these £100-150pd contracts and who they are? Or, as I suspect, are they merely agencies playing the 'how low can we go' testing game with the market?

[zara_backdog]

I would like an honest answer from some of our most welcome lurking agents on whether people are actually responding to and taking these £100-150pd contracts and who they are? Or, as I suspect, are they merely agencies playing the 'how low can we go' testing game with the market?

I have just seen this on and even thought of applying - how desperate am I - the role is only 3 days per week as well

[BrowneIssue]

I was going to post this job ad too.

What caught my eye was:

complete an existing large project

troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and connectivity problems

however travel between other offices within local area will also be required so local knowledge would be advantageous.

does not require a Prince 2 qualification ... self motivated

able to be flexible in your approach to supporting the day to day needs of the business

1. It is broken.
2. It is VERY broken.
3. Buy yourself a cheap van: you'll be delivering bits of kit all over the place.
4. You are on your own: no board, no support.
5. No less that 12 hours a day - but paid for 7.5

[blacjac]

You have all noticed the phrase "part time" in the original post haven't you?

[TykeMerc]

I was going to post this job ad too.

What caught my eye was:
1. It is broken.
2. It is VERY broken.
3. Buy yourself a cheap van: you'll be delivering bits of kit all over the place.
4. You are on your own: no board, no support.
5. No less that 12 hours a day - but paid for 7.5

Fair evaluation I'd say.

[stuart_75]

Check out this cracker I come across today.........

Transmission Planning Engineer - Birmingham, West Midlands [This job has been advertised by a member of REC] Contract

Transmission Planning Engineer - Birmingham, West Midlands - SDH/PDH/3G, Microwave Networks

My client is currently upgrading their Microwave Networks to cover 3G technologies and require a strong project engineer who can be responsible for the Transmission planning of the project. Knowledge of SDH/PDH technologies, Microwave and 19" cabinets would be beneficial. Good project administration skills are required to update the clients bespoke Project Software including updated project records, recording information and project planning.

The role is based in the West Midlands and any previous experience of working for the mobile telecom industry would be beneficial. The client is paying £100 - £130 per day, please send your CV in the first instance.
Location Birmingham, West Midlands
Country England
Start Date Immediate
Duration Monthly Rolling
Rate £100-£130/Day
Employment Business Omnium IT Recruitment
Contact Rosie Turner
Telephone 01782 571932
Fax 0845 481 8010
Email [email protected]
Reference JS15670
Posted Date 26/05/2009 14:31:53