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Resource Manager

WSP in the UK & Ireland

Derby

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 35,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Resource Manager, driving optimum resource allocation and management for varied projects. This mid-senior level role emphasizes relationship development with stakeholders, effective team leadership, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. Embrace the opportunity to impact the community while enhancing your career within an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Health & Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

Relevant experience in resource management is essential.
Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental Regulations is needed.
Team leader capable of motivating others.

Responsibilities

Manage resources and costs for project teams effectively.
Lead onboarding and offboarding processes for project resources.
Monitor team wellbeing and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Resource management

Commercial understanding

Education

Degree or equivalent

Membership of the Association for Project Management

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Responsible for successfully securing and delivering at optimum cost, all resources, either directly employed or sub-contract to meet the needs and objectives of the programme. Reports to the Programme Director. Develops and maintains strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Responsible for and ownership of the costs for the teams reporting to the post and meeting business targets.
Prioritise and plan the allocation and delivery of resources in liaison with the wider team and requirements.
Primary point of contact for the project teams with regards to resources for the project.
In conjunction with the commercial team monitor the project costs and forecasts.
With the assistance of the commercial team, ensure resource requirements and costs are attributed correctly.
Ensures training and competence fully understood for resources in advance of joining the project and those on the project.
Primary point of contact for promoting and recruiting (in association with engineering and HR) to ensure full resource capability across the project.
To liaise with the training department and HR to ensure all training requirements are met.
Responsible for allocating the use of sub-contractors and employees from other areas as required.
Brief and implement new systems and processes to the programme team.
Carry out investigations, disciplinaries, safety checks and general line management duties
Ensure that a planned programme of technical and safety workplace assessments are carried out for all employees on the program to the relevant legislation and safety standards
Lead team, technical briefs and safety meetings
Supports and delivers strategies for continuous improvement.
Ensure procedures are established to ensure necessary consultations take place with and approvals are obtained from all authorities.
Lead the onboarding and offboarding of resources for the project.
Monitor the wellbeing of the team.
Manage the project design resources allocations with the discipline leads in line with the design stage and to identify the need of additional resource and/or disciplines.
Leading the reporting of progress of the resource forecast and requirements as agreed with the management team.
Ensure that team members visiting the site complete RAMs and follow site access procedures.
Undertake regular lesson learned for continuous improvement and knowledge share updates with the wider group

Key competencies and experience

Essential

Relevant successful experience in resource management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Detailed knowledge of the wider WSP and supply chain options
General knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations
Team leader capable of motivating the team
Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge

Successful applications will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment

Desirable

Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional body
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
A degree or equivalent
Knowledge of investment processes and procedures

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Seniority level

Seniority level
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