Design Resource Planner

Foster + Partners

Design Resource Planner

London, Battersea

Permanent

Foster and Partners is a British international architecture firm with its headquarters in London, England. It was founded in 1967 by British architect and designer Norman Foster.

We are seeking an individual to join our planning and resource team, a key part of our Management Group, to work closely with our Studios and wider Design Teams to evaluate the needs of potentials and projects, mapping out and planning the resources needs over the lifecycle of the project to ensure resources are allocated efficiently.

Key skills:

• Strong experience in preparing resource forecasts and project planning in the construction industry, preferably within a design consultancy

• Understanding of the design process throughout all work stages, from brief to end of construction

• Understanding of the construction process / tender / procurement

• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information

• Methodical, accurate and consistent attention to detail

• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently

• Builds good relationships at all levels, both internally and externally

• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritize duties and work effectively under pressure while always remaining calm and professional

• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility

• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively.

• Computer literate with proficiency in relevant software (e.g. Power Project, Excel, Deltek)

In return we offer a competitive basic salary and generous benefits package which includes 25 days holiday (exc bank holidays), Pension, DIS and discretionary annual bonus