Description
Job Title: Resource Manager
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 months
Flexibility: This role is available part-time, job-share or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.
Location: In terms of location, we have offices in Bath, Bristol, London, Fareham, Weymouth and Plymouth and we are happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Please note that travel to customer sites or to attend meetings will be required.
About BMT
BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognisng their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at
www.bmt.org.
At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work work for them and their lives - we'd love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us - we can't promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers
Why Work for Us?
Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:
- Private Medical (family coverage)
- Enhanced Pension
- 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
- Family friendly policies
- Committed to an inclusive culture
- Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
- 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
- Holiday Trading
- Retail Vouchers
- Professional Subscriptions
About The Role
We’re looking for a Resource Manager to join our Regional Project Management Office (PMO). This is a key role responsible for ensuring the effective allocation of employee capabilities to bids and projects across the region. You’ll also support strategic capacity planning and work closely with Capability Managers to align resources with business needs.
Reporting to the Regional Head of PMO, you’ll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including Programme Managers, Project Managers, and Controllers. Your work will help shape how resources are planned, allocated, and managed across multiple projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Forecasting resource needs for bidding and project delivery
- Supporting capability planning and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Ensuring employee skills and development needs are accurately recorded
- Coordinating subcontractor use to align with internal capabilities
- Assisting with recruitment planning through data analysis
- Identifying suitable resources for project tasks and maintaining accurate records
- Supporting communication between employees and line managers regarding resource decisions
- Helping manage resource-related risks and workload issues
You’ll also be expected to work across wider BMT teams when non-local capabilities are needed and contribute to decisions around outsourcing.
About You
You’ll bring a solid understanding of resource management principles and experience in a PMO or project management environment. You’re confident working with data and using resource management tools to support decision-making.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Results-driven and proactive
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Comfortable resolving conflicts and balancing competing priorities
- Experienced in managing resources across multiple projects
- Focused on continuous improvement and development
It’s also helpful if you have experience working with cross-functional teams and contributing to strategic planning.
What's Next?
If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT. Join us in shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future.
A message to recruitment agencies: We receive applications exclusively via our ATS. Please note that we do not accept CVs submitted via email to the HR department or staff within our Operational teams. We will not progress CVs shared on a speculative basis by email and you accept our right to pursue such candidates with no obligation to third-party terms and conditions or liability to a fee
