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Our well-established client is seeking an Operations and Resource Planning Manager to support business growth in this newly created role.

The successful candidate will drive seamless communication across the organisation, ensuring a client-focused service from tender to project completion. This role is key to managing processes, fostering continuous improvement and ensuring operational excellence.

We are looking for candidates with proven experience in operations, project management and planning within fast-paced environments such as manufacturing or construction, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

What’s on offer:

* Salary: Circa. £35k - £40k (negotiable, DOE)

* Pension & Life Assurance

* 33 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)

* Hybrid working

Key Responsibilities:

* Project Planning & Scheduling: Ensure visibility of workloads, manage project timelines, and make necessary adjustments to keep projects on track

* Resource Allocation: Plan and allocate site management and labour resources to meet project demands efficiently.

* Team Performance: Lead and support site teams, conducting performance reviews and promoting continuous improvement.

* Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Provide project updates at client meetings, gathering feedback and ensuring alignment across teams.

* Sub-Contractor and Quality Oversight: Monitor subcontractor performance on commercial, quality, and safety metrics, coordinating with relevant teams.

* Financial & Timesheet Accuracy: Verify labour timesheets and invoices for timely payment processing with site staff and finance.

* Internal Collaboration: Coordinate internal meetings, track action items, and support operational progress.

* Fleet Management: Ensure commercial fleet availability, collaborating with Admin to minimize disruptions.

Key Requirements:

* Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Project, and in-house systems.

* Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy and thoroughness in handling complex project details

* Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

* Continuous Improvement Mindset: Eager to learn, take initiative, and drive positive changes within the organisation.

* Team Leadership & Communication: Strong teamwork and leadership skills with the ability to communicate clearly across various levels of the organisation.

This role is ideal for a strategic planner with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex resource and planning processes to deliver excellence for clients and stakeholders.

JS Recruitment UK Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. As soon as a decision has been reached, we will contact shortlisted applicants. If you are shortlisted, JS Recruitment UK Ltd will collect your personal data (which may include sensitive personal data). JS Recruitment UK Ltd will process your personal data for the purposes of providing you with work-finding services and/or information relating to roles relevant to you. We will only use your personal data in accordance with the terms included in the privacy notice which can be viewed on our website.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to notify unsuccessful applicants.

JS Recruitment is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity