Strategic Workforce Planner for Construction Projects

VVB Engineering; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VVB Engineering in Chelmsford is seeking a Workforce Planning Coordinator to support operational teams by coordinating and allocating the blue-collar workforce for projects. This role requires collaboration with HR, Operations, and Planning to optimize labor across various endeavors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of labor allocation and previous experience in workforce planning within the construction or M&E sectors. Advanced skills in MS Office and knowledge of MS Project or Primavera are essential.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera.
• Educated to A level, or equivalent.
• Previous experience within a workforce planning position.
• Previous experience within the construction / M&E industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure labour is allocated in line with budgets and targets.
• Work with planners to allocate labour for projects.
• Educate project teams on labour requirements.
• Develop accurate headcount models using historical data.
• Produce management information for the Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office

Communication skills

Relationship building

Flexibility in managing priorities

Education

A level or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Workforce Planning Coordinator has arisen to support the operational team. This is a key role within the business, responsible for coordinating and allocating predominantly our blue collar workforce for projects. Working in-conjunction with internal teams such as, HR, Operations and Planning, as well as full optimisation of all operational labour.

Key responsibilities:

· Ensure labour is all allocated in line with budgets and targets

· Work in conjunction with planners to accurately allocate labour for current and future projects

· Educate project teams on labour requirements, advise and guide when needed

· Utilise historical data and forecasts to develop accurate headcount models

· Liaise with the planning team and PMs to resolve problems with labour allocation

· Liaise with the Resourcing and Emerging Talent Manager on potential gaps in labour for projects and agency worker movements

· Liaise with the HR Advisor on all internal operational labour movements, highlighting any potential employment issues, concerns and challenges

· Support the projects to complete relevant paperwork for labour movements

· Participate in PHR (Project Health Review)meetings

· Design and implement workforce tracking methods

· Optimise labour allocation and provie labour reports including forecasting

· Produce robust management information for the Executive Leadership Team, highlighting key trends, movements and statistics on efficiencies and productivity of labour

What we're looking for:

· Working knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera

· Advanced use of MS Office

· Educated to A level, or equivalent

· Ability to build effective relationships at all levels within the business

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

· Able to challenge and influence others, to contribute effective decision making

· Strong ability to work flexibly, managing changing and competing priorities

· Previous experience within a workforce planning position

· Previous experience within the construction / M&E industry

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