Resource Manager - #1696873

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Your new role, what's involved?

To manage the implementation and embedment of a resource management vision and strategy for the Structures Business Unit to optimise resource allocation and to deliver capability growth and development in accordance with business ambitions. Reporting to the Strategic Business Unit Operations Director the key responsibilities will include:-

To develop a deep understanding and familiarity of our teams and the individual people within them

To take a leading role in enhancing our people to projects culture and personal accountability for managing forward workload

To lead activity and deliver short-term resource optimisation benefits - balancing business financial targets (utilisation and multiplier), People-First decisions and Client experience.

To support the Resource Management vision of resource agility – bringing the benefit for our people, our clients and our business.

Foster collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in the business to build an understanding of business need in the short- and longer-term. For example (but not limited to):

• Executive Managing Director, Managing Directors, Heads of Discipline
• Senior Ops Director, Ops Directors, Group Directors and Service Line Leads
• HR and Recruitment.
• Implement resource levelling across the Strategic Business Unit by monitoring supply and demand. Optimise resourcing model through governance and allocation of UK and India staff, in accordance with financial plans, client need and meeting our employer-of-choice objectives.
• Provide detailed insight to the Structures senior leadership teams on workload management, skills and capabilities required and contribute to short-, medium- and long-term business plans, adding value through strategic resourcing decisions and develop the understanding of the business into action plans and focus areas for Resource Management.
• Liaise and maintain relationships with all relevant leadership figures across the strategic business unit.
• Be a trusted advisor for the resource management and development of future resource capabiltiy.
• Support individuals across our teams to develop and grow, through working on exciting projects across the strategic business unit project portfolio.
• Work closely with peers in HR, L&D, Recruitment, Finance and Operations to communicate and develop plans in accordance with other departmental priorities.
• Create resourcing initiatives through rigorous analysis and support business wide resource management vision.
• Proactively engage in resource demand profiling for new client wins and support bid submissions.
• Support the mobilisation of major projects and programmes – knowledge of talent across the business, potential for succession, resource forecasting pre-win and radpid mobilisation after.
  
  

We'd Love To Hear From You If You Have

• Significant experience in resource management and workforce planning.
• Strong leadership skills with a keen eye for detail and high level of data accuracy.
• Prior experience developed in role where business partnering was key to success.
• Able to manage complex issues and act as trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Lead with integrity and have the courage and confidence to challenge, using evidence, strong relationships, and an understanding of the business unit to influence effectively.
• A blend of people, data and operational skill sets, collaborative with peers, confident and self-aware with senior audiences.
• Able to build relationships based on mutual trust and confidence, able to manage change effectively.
• Confident communicator - used to dealing with people at all levels.
• Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to enact change and deliver best results for the business.
• Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open-minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the business.
• Uses information, insights, sound judgement and knowledge in a structured way to identify options and make robust resourcing decisions.
• High integrity, with a flexible attitude and a willingness to share knowledge.
  
  

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the

best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.