Strategic Resource Planner

Aqua Consultants Ltd; Ledston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Consultants Ltd. is seeking a skilled Resource Planning & Allocation specialist in the United Kingdom to coordinate demand and supply of consulting resources across multiple projects and frameworks.

You will forecast workload, balance skills with availability, and partner with project managers to ensure timely delivery while mitigating conflicts and bottlenecks. A strong analytics mindset and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in resource planning, workforce planning, PMO, project controls, operational planning, or consultancy operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret utilisation, capacity, and forecast data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an integrated resource schedule covering all active projects, framework commissions, bids, and anticipated work.
• Match resource requirements with consultant skills, experience, availability, location, and development objectives.
• Identify and support the Business Unit Directors to resolve resource conflicts, competing priorities, and scheduling risks before they impact project delivery.
• Support resource planning across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, project management, environmental, digital, and commercial functions.
• Facilitate and lead weekly resource review meetings with discipline leads and project managers.

Skills

Resource planning

PMO

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

MS Project

Job description

Aqua Consultants Ltd. is seeking a skilled Resource Planning & Allocation specialist in the United Kingdom to coordinate demand and supply of consulting resources across multiple projects and frameworks.

You will forecast workload, balance skills with availability, and partner with project managers to ensure timely delivery while mitigating conflicts and bottlenecks. A strong analytics mindset and stakeholder engagement are essential.