Project Resource Scheduler

Pro Search; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecoms company in Cambridge is seeking an Administrator / Project Resource Scheduler. This role requires effective planning and coordination of daily works, ensuring client satisfaction and profitability targets are met. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. The position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise effectively and manage conflicting priorities.
• Completing work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Able to take commercially astute decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan works daily for dedicated resource.
• Liaise with clients and third parties to resolve issues.
• Manage orders through internal and client databases.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Good IT skills

Motivated and enthusiastic

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Administrator / Project Resource Scheduler

We are currently hiring for a market leading Telecoms company offering a great opportunity to join as Administrator / Project Resource Scheduler.

Start date

As soon as possible

Pay

Competitive yearly salary with company package.

Job Description

• Effectively plan works daily for dedicated resource, ensuring client SLAs and crew profitability targets are met consistently
• Liaise directly with the client / third parties to resolve queries/issues relating to the work being undertaken
• Liaise with third parties for specialist requirements (e.g. Traffic management, pest control, electricians)
• Submission of permits on database in advance of works being completed, liaising with Highways Authorities as required to ensure works go ahead wherever possible, and manage through to completion ensuring permit is closed on completion of works with measure provided by engineers on site
• Complete specialist application forms for permits
• Monitor daily submissions on report findings/anomalies to operatives / sub-contractors for correction escalating to Resource Scheduling Manager as appropriate
• Manage orders through to completion on internal and client databases in real time ensuring data entry is accurate and complete
• Manage interim reinstatements and Highways Authority defects to ensure all are within SLA and fines and associated costs are kept to a minimum
• Organise stock takes, materials and stores where required
• Ensure DFEs are updated and correct prior to billing, including all additional costs for applications and traffic management are applied, and any discrepancies between original job packs and works required on site are corrected
• Check and sign off invoices to be passed to Manager
• Coordinate resource, equipment etc. to sites to ensure works go ahead, sometimes with the assistance of Site Agents
• Input gang wages to timesheet and confirm wages for price-work crews weekly if requested by line manager
• Provide regular and detailed information on outstanding and in progress works to the Resource Scheduling Manager, and to the client, for priority areas
• Retrieve stats for all works where required to ensure works can go ahead in a safe and timely manner

Key Skills

• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage conflicting priorities and achieve deadlines
• Good eye for detail, completing work with a high degree of accuracy
• Able to work in a fast paced, changing environment taking commercially astute decisions
• Able to receive constructive feedback, maintain respect and mutually agree any action required for you to take in response
• Wants to be part of a team, wants to succeed as a team
• Good IT skills, competent with the use of internet, email and Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Motivated and enthusiastic, able to work independently using own initiative as well as part of a dynamic team

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Planning & Organising
• Attention to DetailCommercial Awareness
• Effective Communication
• Stakeholder Management