Operational Resources Manager

Operational Resources Manager
Based Sizewell C
Basic Salary then has a 15% project uplift added on to it for the duration of the project
Subsistence allowance
Performance related bonus
Role Description
The Operational Resources Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Sizewell, responsible for overseeing the planning, allocation, and coordination of personnel and resources across active projects. This role manages workforce deployment, monitors resource utilization, and ensures adequate staffing for project demands, including spikes, urgent cover, and long-term needs. You will collaborate closely with site leadership and internal teams to forecast resource requirements, maintain compliance with site standards, and support safe, efficient operations.
Day-to-day activities include reviewing project schedules, analyzing resource data, resolving operational bottlenecks, and providing guidance on best practices in workforce and resource management. The role also involves supporting training initiatives, strengthening communication between stakeholders, and contributing to continuous improvement of on-site processes.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Safety and Culture
· Promote a positive organisational culture that prioritises both physical and psychological safety, leading by example in all aspects of operations.
· Develop a trust-based team culture.
· Ensure people meet the required competence level prior to deployment.
· Ensure team members work to safe systems of work.
· Ensure internal and external plant and equipment meet the required standards as per the Business Management System (BMS).
· Assist with health, safety and environment investigations.
· Assist with the implementation of the scheme’s health, safety, environment and sustainability strategy.
· Play an active part in continuous improvement of operations and processes.
Plant (External and Specialist)
· Develop efficient processes for the resourcing and management of externally hired plant and equipment.
· Oversee the resourcing and deployment of plant and equipment to meet the operational needs and programme of the project.
· Manage the partner/supplier split of plant and equipment.
· Ensure compliance with the Alliance Special Equipment Rates and Agreement.
· Generate and maintain the plant programme and live hire report.
· Oversee and manage any damage reports from external or internal plant suppliers. -
· Generate and manage the GSA asset register.
· Follow robust procurement/tendering process when engaging with external suppliers.
Supervisory Staff and Operatives
· Oversee the deployment of supervisory staff and operatives.
· Support the Workforce Manager with generating and implementing a workforce allocation tracking system.
· Manage the partner/supplier split of people allocated to the project.
· Follow robust procurement/tendering process when engaging with external suppliers.
· Ensure changes of personnel are communicated effectively to the site team’s management.
· Support the SLT with workforce-based performance initiatives.
Reporting
· Generate monthly and ad hoc data and reports for the SLT to assist with decision making.
Qualities / Experience
· Previous experience in project management on large scale projects within the construction industry
· The ability to communicate effectively is required to manage customer relationships, in addition to strong planning and organisation skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency.
· Experience of leading teams, and confidence in the ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets are required.
· Commercial/Finance l awareness is required to deliver targets, with a desire to continuously improve safety and sustainability performance.
· An appropriate and valid CSCS card is required.
The following qualities/experience are desirable
Experience working for a piling, ground engineering or civils subcontractor.
· Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent preferable.
· Relevant professional and technical qualifications are desirable.
· SMSTS / SSSTS