Design Resource Planner

Tandem Talent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in London is seeking a Design Resource Planner to join their planning team. The successful candidate will evaluate resource needs for projects, manage sensitive information, and ensure efficient resource allocation. Key skills include strong project planning experience, attention to detail, and effective communication. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, including 25 days holiday and a discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Responsibilities

• Join planning and resource team to evaluate project needs.
• Plan resources for projects throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

Preparing resource forecasts

Project planning

Understanding design process

Managing confidential information

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Coping with conflicting demands

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Tools

Power Project

Excel

Deltek

Job description

Overview

Foster + Partners

Design Resource Planner

London, Battersea

Permanent

Foster and Partners is a British international architecture firm with its headquarters in London, England. It was founded in 1967 by British architect and designer Norman Foster.

Role and responsibilities

We are seeking an individual to join our planning and resource team, a key part of our Management Group, to work closely with our Studios and wider Design Teams to evaluate the needs of potentials and projects, mapping out and planning the resources needs over the lifecycle of the project to ensure resources are allocated efficiently.

Qualifications and key skills

• Strong experience in preparing resource forecasts and project planning in the construction industry, preferably within a design consultancy
• Understanding of the design process throughout all work stages, from brief to end of construction
• Understanding of the construction process / tender / procurement
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Methodical, accurate and consistent attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently
• Builds good relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritize duties and work effectively under pressure while always remaining calm and professional
• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively
• Computer literate with proficiency in relevant software (e.g. Power Project, Excel, Deltek)

Benefits

In return we offer a competitive basic salary and generous benefits package which includes 25 days holiday (exc bank holidays), Pension, DIS and discretionary annual bonus