Resource Manager

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Responsible for successfully securing and delivering at optimum cost, all resources, either directly employed or sub-contract to meet the needs and objectives of the programme. Reports to the Programme Director. Develops and maintains strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. 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

• 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

The role requires successful candidates to be based in Derby 3 days per week as the project requires.

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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 & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied 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 a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our 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. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need, and you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships, 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.