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Engineering Resource Planner Inchinnan, Glasgow – Hybrid working Full-time, Permanent
Engineering Resource Planner Inchinnan, Glasgow – Hybrid working Full-time, Permanent
An experienced resource planning professional with a strong focus on engineering operations, responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving resource planning and allocation processes to ensure effective workforce utilisation and operational delivery. Skilled at providing clear visibility of current and future engineering resource requirements, supporting informed decision-making through transparent planning and forecasting. A proactive collaborator, contributing to Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) activities and working closely with stakeholders to optimise capacity, enhance communication processes and drive continuous improvements across systems, procedures and ways of working.
Develop and maintain engineering resource plans, ensuring accurate allocation of personnel to meet project and organisational priorities.
Coordinate with project managers, engineering leads, and functional stakeholders to understand short- and long-term resource requirements including bid work.
Use planning tools (P6) to build and update resource forecasts, identify gaps or conflicts, and propose mitigation strategies.
Establish, implement, and refine resource management processes, dashboards, and communication practices to improve visibility, consistency, and efficiency.
Monitor resource utilisation and performance data, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.
Support portfolio-level planning activities, including demand forecasting, scenario modelling, and capacity planning.
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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD
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At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.
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