Resource Manager

•    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
 

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