Workforce Planning Coordinator

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 provide 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.