Engineering Resource Planner
Part time, 20 hours per week
Can be based in either Westhill, Aberdeen or Inchinnan, Glasgow 

The Role:
The Engineering Resource Planner is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective resource planning and allocation processes across the engineering function.

This role will ensure visibility of engineering resource requirements, resource utilisation is transparent, and the forward-looking workforce needs are clearly communicated. The postholder will also lead the set-up and continuous improvement of the organisation’s engineering resource management and communication processes, supporting effective decision-making and operational delivery.

This will be a key role within the planning team and will always look for ways to develop and improve processes, procedures and systems. This role will be key to stakeholders and also to operations planning (SIOP) process.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain engineering resource plans, ensuring accurate allocation of personnel to meet project and organisational priorities.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering leads, and functional stakeholders to understand short- and long-term resource requirements including bid work.
• Use planning tools (P6) to build and update resource forecasts, identify gaps or conflicts, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Establish, implement, and refine resource management processes, dashboards, and communication practices to improve visibility, consistency, and efficiency.
• Monitor resource utilisation and performance data, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.
• Support portfolio-level planning activities, including demand forecasting, scenario modelling, and capacity planning.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to resource planning, scheduling, and communication workflows.
• Ensure alignment with governance, quality, and compliance requirements across all resource planning activities.

Key skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Experience in resource management and workforce planning
• Experience using and taking ownership of resource management software
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with planning or data-driven systems
• P6 experience would be a distinct advantage

Who are we looking for?
You will need excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management abilities along with being highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

*You will need to be able to pass security clearance for this role and be a UK resident.

Why join us?
Competitive benefits tailored to the division.
Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation.
A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions.
Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability.

About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration. 

With two centuries of maritime shipping and innovation, James Fisher is a trusted partner in the safe and efficient movement of the world’s critical resources. As a market leader in ship-to-ship transfer and coastal shipping, we help customers protect people, cargo and infrastructure while shaping the future of global maritime transport.

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.