Assistant Senior Resource Planner

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Senior Resource Planner to enhance resource management and workforce planning. In this role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the right people are in place to meet both short- and long-term business objectives. Your expertise in stakeholder management and resource optimization will be crucial as you support the delivery of impactful projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in resource management and workforce planning is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and high data accuracy are required.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Optimize resource allocation based on project demands.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Resource Management

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Resource Planning Toolkit (RPT)

Job description

Job Description: Assistant Senior Resource Planner, Warrington

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

The role involves providing the right people, in the right place, at the right time to support activity, assisting in the delivery of short- and long-term business plans and strategy. Key areas include understanding of commercial and business financial targets, People First decisions, and Client experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Stakeholder Management: Foster collaborative relationships with key stakeholders such as Senior Resource Planners, Resource Planners, BDs, PMs, Account Leads, AWPMs, Strategic Pursuits Team, HRBPs, Finance, and TA to understand business needs both short and long-term.
2. Resource Optimisation: Match resource requests promptly using the Resource Planning Toolkit (RPT), keep resource assignments updated, advise on skills and timing, and work with GEC to ensure a unified Resource Planning approach. Monitor large projects for changing demands and optimize resource allocation in line with commercial plans and client needs.
3. Planning: Support Senior Resource Planner and Resource Manager with insights on skills and capabilities for effective resource deployment.
4. Reporting & Data Insight: Regularly publish metrics and reports, providing valuable insights to support resourcing decisions.
5. Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Collaborate with BDs, TLs, and PMs to support business decision-making and continuously improve the Workforce Planning process.
6. One Team: Work collaboratively, support team members, and foster a Grow, Perform, Succeed mindset.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Prior experience in resource management and workforce planning.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with attention to detail and high data accuracy.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and challenge stakeholder decisions constructively.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior staff.
• Collaborative, confident, and self-aware.