Senior Resource Planner

OverviewArcadis Warrington, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: To support activity towards ‘right people at the right time in the right place’ to deliver short- and long-term business plans and strategy. Balancing business financial targets (utilisation and multiplier), People First decisions and Client experience. To support the Strategic Workforce Planning vision of resource agility – bringing the benefit for our clients, our business and our people. Role accountabilities Stakeholder management: 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) Other Senior Resource Planners and Resource Planners BDs PMs, Account Leads and AWPMs Strategic Pursuits Team HRBPs, Finance and TA Resource Optimisation: Implement resource levelling across business line by monitoring supply and demand. Monitor large projects for changing demands and evolving requirements. Optimise resourcing model through governance and allocation of permanent staff, contingent workers and use of GEC in accordance with commercial plans, client need and meeting our employer of choice objectives. Negotiate on skills and grade mix to achieve optimal size and shape of team, taking account of L&D needs, skills gaps, and recruitment plans. Planning: Provide insight on skills and capabilities required as well as insight into the analytics, modelling and data integrity required for successful resource deployment Reporting & Data Insight: Publish regular set metrics, reporting consistently and providing valuable insight to RMs and the business, bringing data to life to support resourcing decisions Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Working with SWP peers to identify and build towards best practice and continue to evolve our approach to SWP. One Team: Work together and support team members to succeed in role and develop and mentor each other with a Grow Perform Succeed mindset Liaise and maintain relationships with all relevant stakeholders across business line Be a trusted advisor for the resource management and development of future resource capability Line manage and develop Resource Planners Work closely with peers in HR, L&D, Recruitment, Finance and Operations to ensure seamless and joined up end to end service to the business Proactively engage in resource demand profiling for new client wins and support bid submissions under the ‘Pursuit to Win’ framework Conduct CV reviews with individuals to support their career aspirations Support and mentor new/junior members of the team Undertake project work as required by the SWP Leadership Qualifications & Experience Prior experience in resource management and workforce planning Strong stakeholder management skills with a keen eye for detail and high level of data accuracy A blend of people, data and operational skill sets Experience of mentoring/developing junior staff Collaborative with peers, confident and self-aware High integrity Flexible and a strong team player Confident communicator - used to dealing with people at all levels Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver best results for the business Experience of managing conflict resolution Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open-minded Uses information, insights, sound judgement and knowledge in a structured way to identify options and make robust resourcing decisions Proactively researches best practice and trends and makes recommendations for improvements to policies and processes A flexible attitude and a willingness to share knowledge Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Additional details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Professional Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Arcadis by 2x Get notified about new Senior Planner jobs in Warrington, England, United Kingdom. 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