Resource Planning Coordinator

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
• UK drivers license
• 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