http://www.cgconsultants.com IT Jobs | Defence Jobs | Construction Jobs | Oil & Gas Jobs | Aerospace Jobs | Automotive Jobs | Rail Jobs | Nuclear Jobs | Power Jobs | Scientific Jobs Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Technical Author / Tech Writer Our client is a very large company who design, manufacture and supply equipment for the Oil and Gas industry. They are actively seeking a Technical Author / Tech Writer /Documentation Specialist to join their team on a contract basis providing documentation support to the Retrofit / ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/power-generation-nuclear-and-renewable-energy-jobs/technical-author-tech-writer/ Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician ( Electrical Bias) / Maintenance Engineer ( Electrical Bias) My client is a world leader in manufacture of high quality components for use within the aerospace industry. They are seeking a multi skilled maintenance technician with an electrical bias and a mechanical background. You should be 17th edition ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/multi-skilled-maintenance-technician-electrical-bias/ At Princeton University the researchers in solar power have uncovered the fact that by imitating the surface of leaves, solar cells can be created that are more effective at capturing sunlight, with a boost in efficiency of 47 per cent. In the type of discovery that ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/solar-power-researchers-at-princeton-have-taken-a-leaf-from-a-plant%e2%80%99s-book/ CNC Operator (Miller) My client is a world leader in aerospace engine design and manufacture and they are currently seeking a number of C.N.C operators (Millers) THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS • 12 month contract • 3 week shift pattern – 1 week early shift (6am – 2pm), 1 week late shift (2pm – 10pm) and 1 ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/cnc-operator-miller/ Manufacturing Engineer My client is a nationwide manufacturer of high performance stainless steel exhausts and emission control systems for commercial vehicles. They are seeking 2 manufacturing engineers to join a successful team by improving and developing the company’s manufacturing capabilities. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Manufacturing Engineer • Permanent • Based in Gainsborough • £30 - £35k per annum Benefits: • ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/power-transmission-distribution-jobs/manufacturing-engineer-2/ Mechanical Engineer (Oil & Gas) My client is a global Process Systems company who specialises in the design, production and supply of process equipment for the Oil & Gas and Water industries. Systems supplied include those for crude oil, produced water treatment, water injection, gas dehydration and hydrogen generation and purification. ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/mechanical-engineer-2/   x2 Prototype Wireman / Wiring Technician / Wirer / Wiring Operator / Electronics Technician   My client is a world leader in the Defence, Energy, Nuclear and Electronics industry predominantly creating complex electronic and electro mechanical assemblies. They are seeking 2 Wiring Technicians / Electronic Wireman for small batch work on a ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/defence-military-jobs/x2-prototype-wireman-wiring-technician-wirer-wiring-operator-electronics-technician/ Strategic Buyer x 2 - Manufacturing My client is a large manufacturing company who are involved in various sectors including power, oil & gas and manufacturing to name a few. They are currently seeking 2 Strategic Buyers with a strong background in purchasing strategies within a mechanical / manufacturing environment. 1 ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/strategic-buyer-x-2-manufacturing/   Mechanical Design Engineer (Graduate / Junior position) Our client is looking for a graduate / junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. They are a large engineering company who produce machinery for the pharmaceutical industry.   THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS • Hourly rate £10 - £13 per hour • Very long term / ongoing contract position • ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/mechanical-design-engineer-graduate-junior-position/ Mechanical Field Service Representative (Compression Systems) My client are a world leader in the Oil & Gas industry, provide standard and custom-engineered process packages and compression systems for separation and treatment of oil, gas, water and solids, as well as, natural gas and air compression systems. They are urgently seeking multiple Mechanical ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/mechanical-field-service-representative-compression-systems/ X 4 Analogue Design Engineer - Electronics / C&I Systems Our client is looking for multiple engineers for a crucial design and development phase. X 4 Analogue Design Engineers responsible for the development of Analogue Electronics Systems. Previous experience of the Design of High reliability and high accuracy analogue circuitry. X 4 ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/x-4-analogue-design-engineer-electronics-ci-systems/ Catia V5 CNC Programmer Our client is a world leader within the Aerospace industry and is looking for a Catia V5 CNC Programmer THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Catia V5 CNC Programmer • 40-hrs per week (could be worked in 4 shifts) - set amount • Immediate start THE CANDIDATE Catia V5 CNC Programmer Must have extensive experience in Catia V5 ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/catia-v5-cnc-programmer/ Assembly Technician Our client is looking for Assembly Technicians / Soldering Technician who have fine soldering skills to assemble electro-mechanical equipment. Previous experience handling electronics, any experience wiring, gluing, testing, electrical etc is desirable buy good soldering skills are essential. This is to start as soon as possible with a view ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/assembly-technician/ Hand Worker My client is actively looking for a skilled Hand Worker to work in there busy manufacturing facility in Lincoln. Various tasks will include de-burring of curvic gears, polishing machine parts and marking various parts. The contract vacancy is set for the foreseeable future as the company are in a very ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/hand-worker/ Production Supervisor My client is a very large company who is market leading manufacturer of transport bearings. The company is in need of new staff due to the increase in work load and is seeking a Production Supervisor THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Production Supervisor • £27K per annum • Based in Lincolnshire THE CANDIDATE Production Supervisor ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/automotive-and-rail-jobs/production-supervisor/ Alvin Smith, a British engineer, has developed a simple system to generate electricity on land from waves at sea. When one watches the waves we are actually observing ocean energy at work. However, to extract this energy is no easy task. Ecotricity, a renewable energy supplier, ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/a-%e2%80%98bicycle-pump%e2%80%99-delivers-wave-energy-to-the-shore/ 5 x FPGA Design Engineer (VHDL) My client is seeking 5 FPGA Design Engineers to join a very large company who are internationally successful in the defence, security transport and energy industry. The successful candidates will be experienced in FPGA design and have comprehensive knowledge of VHDL. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS 5 x FPGA Design ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/defence-military-jobs/5-x-fpga-design-engineer-vhdl/ Network Infrastructure Specialist Looking for an experienced LAN/WAN technical support person to work for an expanding telecoms company based in Guildford. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS • Salary - 35-38K • With an on call allowance of £2K after their probationary period • Plus PMI and Life Insurance • Pension Contributions after 12 months service • 24 day’s leave per ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/information-technology-jobs/network-infrastructure-specialist/ Power Engineer Our client is a very large company who are internationally successful in the defence, security transport and energy industry. They have a very exciting future ahead with record order intake currently and new product development in the pipeline. They are eagerly seeking Power Engineers on a permanent basis ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/defence-military-jobs/power-engineer/   Project Manager – Oil & Gas My client is a global Process Systems company who specialises in the design, production and supply of process equipment for the Oil & Gas and Water industries. Systems supplied include those for crude oil, produced water treatment, water injection, gas dehydration and hydrogen generation and ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/project-manager-%e2%80%93-oil-gas-2/       Project Manager – Oil & Gas My client is a global Process Systems company who specialises in the design, production and supply of process equipment for the Oil & Gas and Water industries. Systems supplied include those for crude oil, produced water treatment, water injection, gas dehydration and hydrogen generation and ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/project-manager-%e2%80%93-oil-gas/   Senior Process Engineer (Oil & Gas/Process) My client is a global Process Systems company who specialises in the design, production and supply of process equipment for the Oil & Gas and Water industries. Systems supplied include those for crude oil, produced water treatment, water injection, gas dehydration and hydrogen generation and ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/senior-process-engineer-oil-gasprocess/ VHDL Verification Engineer X3 We are currently recruiting for 3 VHDL Verification Engineers to work for a large electronics client based in Maidenhead. The VHDL Verification Engineer will be required to verify the FPGA Designs and write VHDL testbenches. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS VHDL Verification Engineer X3 Contract 6-12 months initially with a view to be ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/power-generation-nuclear-and-renewable-energy-jobs/vhdl-verification-engineer-x3/ Digital Circuit Design Engineer X2 We are currently recruiting for 2 Digital Circuit Design Engineers to work for a large electronics defence client based in High Wycombe. The Digital Circuit Design Engineer will be required to design digital circuits and layouts using FPGA and Microcontroller technology. There will also be a ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/power-generation-nuclear-and-renewable-energy-jobs/digital-circuit-design-engineer-x2/ Mechanical Design Engineer – (Pro-Engineer Wildfire) We are looking for a Pro-Engineer Wildfire Mechanical Design Engineer. Our client deal with special purpose machinery producing bespoke machine shop fabrications for the Pharmaceutical sector.   THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Mechanical Design Engineer – (Pro-Engineer Wildfire) Up to £30 per hour (Ltd / umbrella) Long term rolling contract Start ASAP ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/mechanical-design-engineer-%e2%80%93-pro-engineer-wildfire-2/ Planning and Logistics Manager Our client is a large company who specialise in the design and manufacture of parts for the aerospace industry. They are actively seeking a Planning and Logistics Manager on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be working in the Manufacturing Facility. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Planning and Logistics Manager ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/planning-and-logistics-manager/ Recruitment Consultant / Senior Recruitment Consultant * Fed up with micro management? * Want to be valued, trusted and work without strict KPI's? * Want to finally be treated as a professional and have a chance to actually run your own desk YOUR WAY * Want to earn £50K to £100K? * Want to ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/vacancies-cg-consultants-jobs/recruitment-consultant-senior-recruitment-consultant/   Trainee Recruitment Consultant   Due to our continued success year on year (having doubled profit/turnover in the last 12 months) we are rapidly expanding!   We require a number of candidates with good sales or customer service backgrounds who are looking to get into the technical recruitment industry. Recruitment experience is not essential however ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/vacancies-cg-consultants-jobs/trainee-recruitment-consultant/   Wirer/Fitter   My client requires 2 candidates to assemble and wire electronic control cubicles systems and sub assemblies to drawings, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams in a timely and professional manner. Refurbish returned equipment and Install and modify equipment on customer’s premises   The ideal candidate will be experienced with specialised tooling and be ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/defence-military-jobs/wirerfitter/ Composite Kit Cutter I am currently seeking a Composite Kit Cutter to join a successful research and development, design and manufacture team who mainly specialise in the motorsport industry. The successful candidates will be experienced Composite Kit Cutter ideally from a motorsport background. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Composite Kit Cutter • Paying £32k - £37k per ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/automotive-and-rail-jobs/composite-kit-cutter/ Mechanical Engineer My client is a market leader in the industrial gas turbine industry and they are urgently seeking Mechanical Engineers THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Mechanical Engineer 6 – 12 Month contract (view to be ongoing) THE CANDIDATE Mechanical Engineer • Good experience of spec writing / knowledge of vibration and fire and gas systems • Experience in engineering ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/mechanical-engineer/ Mechanical Design Engineer My client is a market leader in the industrial gas turbine industry and they are urgently seeking Mechanical Design Engineers THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Mechanical Design Engineer 6 – 12 Month contract (view to be ongoing) THE CANDIDATE Mechanical Design Engineer • NX6 (NX4 / 5 is ok) • Experience working on layout and design of ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/mechanical-design-engineer-2/ Power Systems Engineer A Power Systems Engineer is required within a current high profile Main Static Converter project team to undertake power system modeling and power electronic design. The ideal candidate will have experience with the review of test specifications and associated test design to ensure power system modeling verification THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Power ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/power-generation-nuclear-and-renewable-energy-jobs/power-systems-engineer/ Quality / Purchasing Administrator Our client is a very large company who specialise in the design and manufacture of parts for the aerospace industry. They are urgently seeking a Purchasing/Quality Administrator on an initial contract basis to help with heavy workload. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS • 3-4 month contract initially • Based in Lincolnshire THE CANDIDATE Purchasing/Quality ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/quality-purchasing-administrator/ Sheet Metal Worker X2 - Cambridgeshire We are currently recruiting for 2 Sheet Metal Workers for a leading Aerospace client based in Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent contract opportunity with up to 60 hours work available per week and excellent rates. The role is a Bench based role as oppose to ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/sheet-metal-worker-x2-cambridgeshire/ 2 x Inspectors / Mechanical Inspection I am currently seeking 2 x inspectors to join a world respected aerospace company. The successful candidates will be doing visual and dimensional inspection. In order to become a successful candidate you must have training or apprenticeship certificates in order to gain inspection stamps THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS 2 ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/2-x-inspectors-mechanical-inspection/ Stress Engineer / FEA Engineer / Stress Analyst / Mechanical Integrity Engineer We are currently recruiting for 2 entry level Stress Engineer to work for a leading Aerospace company based in Leicestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading engineering company. The role will be to provide analytical ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/stress-engineer-fea-engineer-stress-analyst-mechanical-integrity-engineer/ Mechanical Design Engineer Our client is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer that has previous experience working with vacuum systems, special purpose machinery or stainless steel fabrications. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in Mechanical Design using Pro-E/Pro Engineer wildfire 2 or above, knowledge of Intralink will be a ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/mechanical-design-engineer/       Manufacturing Engineer   Your main roles will be to improve and develop the company’s manufacturing capability by improving and maintaining existing processes delivering right first time product to a demanding production schedule. You will oversee all new product and machinery introduction ensuring a smooth transition from prototype through pre-production into series manufacture ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/power-generation-nuclear-and-renewable-energy-jobs/manufacturing-engineer/ Stress Engineer An opportunity to join a progressive aerospace engineering company with a 5-year strategic expansion plan. Looking for high calibre, experienced stress analysts / mechanical integrity engineers to work on gas turbine components and aero structures. As a stress engineer within this client you will provide analytical expertise and Finite ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/stress-engineer/ Composite Design Engineer - F1 We are currently recruiting for a Composite Design Engineer to work for our prestigious F1 client based in Surrey. The Composite Design Engineer will be required to design composite structures for race and test cars, including Wings, Bodywork and Crash Structures. There will also be a ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/automotive-and-rail-jobs/composite-design-engineer-f1/ Suspension Design Engineer My client is a world leader in the motorsport industry; they are seeking an experienced Suspension Design Engineer, to join a successful team on a contract basis. The Contract will commence on August 13th 2012. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Suspension Design Engineer • £25 - £40 per hour (Ltd / Umbrella) • Based in ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/automotive-and-rail-jobs/suspension-design-engineer-2/ Software Engineer We are currently recruiting for a Software Engineer to work for a world leading turbine manufacturer. The Software Engineer will be required to engineer HMI software for interfacing with complex control systems, update and maintain the existing software systems associated with Data Acquisitions and Analysis. You will be required ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/hmi-software-engineer/ Manual Miller My client is a well established aerospace company who are seeking a number of Manual Millers. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Manual Miller Rate • £15 - £18 per hour (Ltd / Umbrella) Hours • Monday - Thursday 7.30 - 3.30pm - can work until 6pm (9½ hour per day) • Friday - 7.30 - 3pm Location • Cambridge THE CANDIDATE Manual Miller • ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/manual-miller-aerospace/ Senior Configuration Engineer (Software) My client is seeking 2 Senior Configuration Engineers to provide Software Configuration Management. My client is a leader in the Defence and Electronics market. The successfull candidates will have Vast experience in the Defence industry. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Senior Configuration Engineer (Software) • £30 - £34 per hour (Ltd / Umbrella) • ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/defence-military-jobs/senior-configuration-engineer-software/ X2 Configuration Engineer (Hardware) My client requires a Configuration Engineer to work on Configuration Management Compliance ensuring the Planning, Identification, Change Management, Status Accounting and Audit Input and Guidance. The work will revolve around major Defence projects and will require excellent Hardware knowledge to be the point of contact for ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/defence-military-jobs/x2-configuration-engineer-hardware/ Rotating Equipment Engineer My client is a world leader in the energy industry operating in over 50 countries worldwide. They provide a range of engineering services including production support, maintenance, overhaul and repair to the Oil, Gas and Power Generation industries. They are seeking 2 experience Rotating Equipment Engineers with Project Management ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/automotive-and-rail-jobs/rotating-equipment-engineer/   Process Engineer (Oil and Gas/Process)   My client is a global Process Systems company who specialises in the design, production and supply of process equipment for the Oil & Gas and Water industries. Systems supplied include those for crude oil, produced water treatment, water injection, gas dehydration and hydrogen generation and purification. ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/process-engineer/ Software Engineer (C++) We are currently recruiting for a Software Technician to work for a world leading turbine manufacturer. The Software Technician will be required to update and maintain the existing software systems associated with Data Acquisitions and Analysis. You will be required to provide first-line support and implement bug fixes ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/software-engineer-c/ Technical / Engineering Recruitment Resourcer CG Consultants are looking to recruit Recruitment Resourcer's to provide additional manpower to their contract / temporary recruitment team Full training is provided with opportunities for progression within the company Working in an open planned team environment, we encourage teamwork and a welcoming family like atmosphere Salary Starting salary - ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/vacancies-cg-consultants-jobs/technical-engineering-recruitment-resourcer/ Project Engineer – Fuel Accessories Our client is currently recruiting for Project Engineers to work for their Component Repair Operations department reporting directly to the site Engineering Manager. The purpose of the Project Engineer will be to create repair schemes and processes using standards, technologies and methods that deliver product excellence ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/project-engineer-%e2%80%93-fuel-accessories/   Aftermarket Customer Service Representative My client is a global Process Systems company who specialises in the design, production and supply of process equipment for the Oil & Gas and Water industries. Systems supplied include those for crude oil, produced water treatment, water injection, gas dehydration and hydrogen generation and purification. They ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/aftermarket-customer-service-representative/ Planner (Oil & Gas) My client is a global Process Systems company who specialises in the design, production and supply of process equipment for the Oil & Gas and Water industries. Systems supplied include those for crude oil, produced water treatment, water injection, gas dehydration and hydrogen generation and purification. They ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/planner-oil-gas/ Mechanical/Process Commissioning Technician Our client is a very large and prestigious gas company who are seeking Mechanical/Process Commissioning Technician to work on their new gas storage facility. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS • Paying £20-£30 • Based in Cheshire THE CANDIDATE Mechanical/Process Commissioning Technician • Mechanically/process commissioning of new and modified equipment, liaising with Vendors and Operating personnel as ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/mechanicalprocess-commissioning-technician/ Suspension Design Engineer We are urgently seeking a Suspension Design Engineer for a highly prestigious Motorsport company. The Suspension Design Engineer will be responsible for Suspension design and development projects for Race cars. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Suspension Design Engineer • Up to £70k depending on experience • On site Gym & Restaurant facilities • Discretionary bonus ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/suspension-design-engineer/ Transmission Design Engineer I am urgently seeking an Transmission Design Engineer for a highly prestigious Motorsport company. The Transmission Design Engineer will be responsible for Transmission design and development projects for Race cars. THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS Transmission Design Engineer • Up to £70k depending on experience • On site Gym & Restaurant facilities • Discretionary bonus ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/transmission-design-engineer/       Internal Sales Manager       My client is a global Process Systems company who specialises in the design, production and supply of process equipment for the Oil & Gas and Water industries. Systems supplied include those for crude oil, produced water treatment, water injection, gas dehydration and hydrogen generation and purification. They are ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/water-oil-gas-petrochem-jobs/internal-sales-manager/   Production & Composite Purchasing Co-ordinator Our client is an engineering company specialising in R&D, design and manufacture for the motorsport industry. This role will manage the purchase, storage and distribution of goods within the company.   THE SALARY/RATE/BENEFITS • Salary - £25k-32k per annum • Based in Bicester, Oxfordshire   THE CANDIDATE Production & Composite Purchasing Co-ordinator Essential experience: • Excellent ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/aerospace-jobs/production-composite-purchasing-co-ordinator/ The election pledge of the coalition to cap IT contracts at £100m, will become an official policy and a procurement policy notice released by the Cabinet office states that the cap will be put in place and become effective from the 1st April. This will affect central government departments, their ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/100m-spending-cap-slapped-on-government-it-projects/ In order for its new design of SIM to be acknowledged as a standard, Apple has, as reported, offered to waive its patent fees, thus eliminating an obstacle to adoption which was not really there. Florian Meuller, a patent observer, claims to have seen a letter from Apple’s lawyers ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/apple%e2%80%99s-royalty-free-nano-sim-is-rebuffed-by-nokia/ A boost in computer system designer jobs in the US as the unemployment rate remains consistent. In February, the US economy continued to add jobs, with a huge increase among businesses involved in the design of computer systems. The official unemployment rate remained steady at 8.3 per cent as sufficient individuals ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/a-boost-in-computer-system-designer-jobs-in-the-us-as-the-unemployment-rate-remains-consistent/ According to Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude, the government is set, by April next year, to double the monetary value of business directed at small and medium sized organisations. He remarked – “Governments might be able to print money but it is SMEs who make it ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/claims-that-ukgov-is-giving-double-cash-to-smes/ If reports are accurate, Windows 8 and Microsoft’s next major phone operating system will be united. Code named Apollo, Windows Phone 8 will re-employ code from Windows 8, in particular the kernel, security, network stacks and multimedia. This indicates that Windows Phone 8 will scrap ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/main-body-of-windows-8-and-windows-phone-8-to-merge/ Hitachi, the large Japanese conglomerate, where a reasonable segment of its sales and profits are achieved from the IT and telecom industries, has faced up to the brunt of profit results in the third quarter of the fiscal year, ending December 2011. Sales for the ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/hitachi-income-badly-hit-in-q4/   The story that recently circulated about Microsoft buying Nokia, forced Nokia to embarrassingly deny the rumours that it was preparing to sell up. The idea of Microsoft purchasing a hardware company and breaking up its licensing business has become a lot less unconventional since the acquisition by Google of Motorola’s ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/a-bad-dream-for-nokia-no-place-for-a-third-ecosystem/   An agreement has been signed by Boeing and the CSIRO to decide whether the far north of Australia would be an acceptable location for growing our own jet fuel. According to Boeing, although biofuels have been verified for use in aviation, an increase in production presents a challenge. For instance, the ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/boeing-supports-the-experts-on-biofuel/   Vertu, the completely owned luxury phone brand of Nokia which sells basic mobile phones with stylish cases, is planning to go on the market. It has as yet, not been confirmed but it is assumed that Goldman Sachs has been appointed to oversee the sale. This will probably land the ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/nokia%e2%80%99s-luxury-phone-brand-to-be-sold/   Microsoft is embracing most, but not all, open-source apps into the Windows 8 Windows store. Utilising any open-source licence which has been approved by the Open-Source Initiative (OSI), the Store’s App Developer Agreement permits developers to build their apps for download and installation on Windows 8 machines. The OSI is the ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/osi-open-source-is-welcomed-by-microsoft-to-win8-store/   The French national competition authority, Autorite de la concurrence, has initiated an enquiry into the decision by Oracle to halt software development for future versions of Intel’s Itanium processor family. The complaint against Oracle was filed with the French authorities by HP in July 2011, soon after the initiation of legal ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/oracle-is-being-examined-by-french-regulators-over-the-withdrawal-of-itanium/   Clinicians and engineers are building a diagnostic micoarray chip for Alzheimer’s disease that will provide a vital early warning of the condition.   They are hoping to make a handheld or a small desktop device using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) — a relatively new technology — coupled with high-sensitivity complementary metal-oxide semiconductor ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/spr-chip-could-provide-early-alzheimers-warning/   Engineers are in demand despite looming cuts in the UK that will hit public sector projects hard. But recruiters may have to think differently.   Despite the spectre of public sector cuts as the government implements a £6bn package of savings in the sector this year, demand for engineers is spread over ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/1029347493/ More than two-thirds of IT workers are considering or have applied for IT-related jobs outside of the UK, according to findings from The IT Job Board.    Just 32% said that this wasn’t something they were considering.   Seven in 10 said they were considering moving due to the quality of the jobs on ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/is-the-uk-losing-its-it-workforce-to-companies-abroad/   The share of renewable energy across the EU's generation mix has almost doubled over the past decade, from 5.4 per cent to nine per cent between 1999 and 2009, according to new EU Statistics released on 11/4/2011.   The figures, produced by Eurostat at the start of EU sustainable energy week, also ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/increase-in-renewable-energy-useage/ It has been a good year for mainframes, according to IDC's latest server shipment report. Beatriz Valle, senior research analyst in the Enterprise Server group for IDC EMEA. said, "The strength of mainframe recovery in 4Q 2010 was greater than expected, with an increase of 62.6% year on year. "These results were ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/mainframe-recovery-strengthens/ CG Consultants attended the RecruitRank Awards on Tuesday 9th November, hosted by Jobsite UK. The purpose of the awards is to recognise excellent customer service, as voted by the job seeker, broken down into 5 categories: Communication, Understanding Candidate Needs, Industry Knowledge, Most Improved Recruiter and Best Recruiter. We are proud to announce we acheived ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/recruitrank-awards/ The launching of our new website represents the promising expansion of CG Consultants.   In the coming weeks, to cope with the expansion, the permanent team will be moving upstairs to newly refurbished offices, accommodating a new look team under the tutelage and management of Chris Baldwin.   The contract team is continuing its ... http://www.cgconsultants.com/news/our-new-website-is-launched/