Resource & Supply Chain Manager - Water

Location: London (Flexible Hybrid)

We are seeking an experienced Resource & Supply Chain Manager to lead resource planning, supplier management, procurement, and logistics across operational and project activities within a specialist water and wastewater engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain effective resource planning processes that promote safety, efficiency, cost control, and quality delivery.
• Coordinate project resource requirements and optimise the utilisation of Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and specialist personnel.
• Forecast future resource needs, identify capacity gaps, and support workforce and recruitment planning.
• Monitor utilisation rates, workloads, annual leave, and temporary labour requirements.
• Manage project delivery schedules in collaboration with Project Managers and Engineers.
• Ensure resources, materials, equipment, and documentation are available when required.
• Develop and continuously improve planning systems, processes, and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks affecting resource availability, logistics, supply chain performance, or project delivery.
• Manage and develop supplier and subcontractor relationships, including sourcing, onboarding, performance monitoring, and contract management.
• Coordinate procurement activities to support project programmes and delivery milestones.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure value for money across procurement activities.
• Coordinate logistics, transportation, hired equipment, and supplier contracts.
• Resolve supply chain issues and implement improvement initiatives.
• Produce reports and dashboards covering resource utilisation, capacity planning, forecasting, supplier performance, and project support metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and relevant ISO standards (9001, 14001 and 45001).
• Promote collaboration across Operations, Projects, Technical, and Procurement teams.
• Support business growth through effective planning, supplier management, and operational excellence.

Experience Required

• Proven experience in resource planning, coordination, and scheduling within a complex project environment.
• Demonstrated success in improving operational performance through effective planning and resource management.
• Experience managing suppliers, subcontractors, procurement activities, and logistics functions.
• Strong knowledge of resource planning and scheduling software, including Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Experience producing performance reports, forecasts, and management information.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications

• Resource Planning qualification and/or relevant software expertise.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Positive, proactive, and self-motivated approach.
• High professional standards, integrity, and accountability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven planning and supply chain professional to play a key role in supporting operational excellence, successful project delivery, and business growth within a dynamic organisation.