Design Resource Planner

Foster + Partners; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Mentorship opportunities

Exposure to world-class projects

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in London is seeking a Design Resource Planner to support resource forecasting and project planning. The role involves collaborating with studio partners and managing resource allocation across various design projects. Ideal candidates should have experience in the design industry or hold an architectural degree, alongside proficiency in planning tools. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in resource forecasting and planning within the construction or design industry.
• Familiarity with the design and construction process.
• Proficiency in relevant planning tools.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and manage competing priorities with calm professionalism.
• Proficiency in planning tools such as Powerproject, Excel, Deltek, and Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of design resource forecasts.
• Act as liaison for Studio Senior Partners and teams.
• Develop and maintain design programmes.
• Contribute to internal improvements in planning systems and processes, and support broader strategic initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and lead by example, promoting Foster + Partners’ collaborative culture.

Skills

Resource forecasting

Communication skills

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in architecture

Tools

Powerproject

Excel

Deltek

Dynamics

Job description

At Foster + Partners, we don’t just design buildings — we shape skylines, communities, and global futures. As one of the world’s most respected design consultancies, our 1,500-strong team is behind some of the most iconic and challenging architectural projects around the globe.

Design Resource Planner

We’re now looking for a Design Resource Planner to join our dynamic Planning & Resource team, a key part of the firm’s Management Group. In this role, you’ll work closely with Studio Partners, Designers, Commercial Managers, and other internal stakeholders to forecast and plan design resources across a diverse and fast-moving global project portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the preparation of design resource forecasts to support fee proposals and project planning.
• Act as a key liaison for Studio Senior Partners and global teams, building trusted relationships across the business.
• Develop and maintain design programmes from early-stage proposals through to delivery.
• Contribute to internal improvements in planning systems and processes, and support broader strategic initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and lead by example, promoting Foster + Partners’ collaborative culture.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in resource forecasting and planning within the construction or design industry
• OR a degree in architecture with a solid understanding of how design projects are delivered across all stages.
• Familiarity with the design and construction process, including procurement and commercial bid preparation.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and manage competing priorities with calm professionalism.
• Proficiency in relevant planning tools (Powerproject, Excel, Deltek, Dynamics).

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Have strong analytical and communication skills
• Are methodical, detail-driven, and organised
• Bring a proactive mindset and a willingness to learn
• Enjoy collaborating across disciplines in a high-performing, design-led environment

Location: Based in our London studio, with the opportunity to work closely with international teams.

Why Foster + Partners?

At F+P, you’ll be part of a global design practice that values innovation, excellence, and integrity. We support our people with career development, mentorship, and exposure to world-class projects at every scale. You’ll join a team that is not only planning the future of architecture, but shaping the future of how the built environment is delivered.

Interested in being part of something exceptional?

Apply now and help deliver some of the most ambitious design work in the world.

Recruitment consultant at Foster + Partners [e-mail]