Resource Planner
Posted today by Innovate Recruitment Ltd
Overview:
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and manage the allocation of engineering resources across a variety of projects. You will ensure effective planning and distribution of resources to support key programmes, playing a central role in helping the organisation achieve its project objectives.
As part of this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimise resource management processes and ensure efficient use of engineering capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage resource demand data, forecasting engineering supply to meet upcoming project needs.
- Collaborate with programme and engineering teams to prioritise and allocate resources for successful project outcomes.
- Identify and drive process improvements to boost efficiency in resource allocation and management.
- Develop and share regular management reports using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, JIRA, and QlikSense to provide clear visibility on resource utilisation.
- Ensure resource alignment with business development and financial planning objectives.
- Improve productivity by offering accurate resource information and identifying opportunities to optimise resource use.
- Support the onboarding of new engineers and create development plans to track their progress.
- Identify and address training and development needs within the engineering team.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience managing resources in a complex organisation.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills, with experience engaging with senior management.
- Knowledge of project scheduling and resource planning.
- Proficiency in reporting tools such as Power BI and Excel.
- Experience working under tight deadlines in challenging environments.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, JIRA, and QlikSense is desirable.
Key Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to solving problems.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and take responsibility for outcomes.
- Full UK driving licence, with occasional travel required.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- 141020241
- Job ID:
- 222482876
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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