Job Description

About the role

Resource Co-ordinator - Design & Engineering

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Balfour Beatty - Power Transmission & Distribution

Location:

Derby Office (5 days per week)


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About the Role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a

Resource Co-ordinator

to join our

Power Transmission & Distribution

team, based in our

Derby office

.



This role supports the effective and timely deployment of

Design & Engineering resources

across all UK-based PT&D disciplines, including

Cabling, Overhead Lines (OHL), Substations, Multi-Utilities, and Civils

. You will play a critical role in ensuring our design capability is aligned with current project needs and future business growth.

What you'll be doing

Support the UK business in the allocation of resources to D&E project

deliverables in line with the agreed resourcing plan and requests for OHL /


Cabling / Substation /Multi-utilities business streams.
Report to central resource function and use existing systems, documents and

processes to effectively deploy and manage resource demand.
Plan and allocate design and engineering resource against demand. Ensure regional/different client resource demands and requirements are

supported.
Liaise with Design Delivery Leads and Engineering Managers to ensure all

resource is in place.
Facilitating the movement of resources from project to project if required. Support the development of an ongoing resourcing strategy to ensure current

and future needs of the department are met.
Support the Design Delivery Leads in strategic planning, training and

recruitment needs to ensure suitable skillsets and resource levels to deliver


works.
Effectively communicate with a range of internal stake holders on short- and

long-term plans to ensure collaboration in resource deployment.
Ensure all resource deployment is within governance of the Power T&D

Business Gated Lifecycle.
Carry out weekly communications with Engineering Managers to ensure

compliance against resource needs.
Engage and support with our Strategic Design Partners and other subcontract

resource providers to ensure they have scope of work, durations, volumes and


orders in place prior to starting work.
Produce effective Management Information on all D&E resource. Provide support with the management of Early Careers staff within the D&E

Department in terms of liaising with BB Group EC Recruitment, organising


training, rotations and supporting their development.
Any other duty deemed necessary by line manager

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:
Excellent planning skills, familiar with project management techniques and

applications
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in both the

operations and business support functions
High tolerance for ambiguity and changing priorities and the ability to plan for

contingencies and manage conflicting stakeholder priorities
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to consult with wide range of people at

different levels
Must have strong IT Skills, literate in all Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales Proven ability to effectively allocate and manage resources to meet short and

long term resource plans, with the ability to leverage resources to address


business challenges
Must be flexible, approachable and possess a "can do" attitude Have the ability work well within a team
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
Experienced in resource planning across an environment, ideally within the

power utilities industry.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.



From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK17103