Engineering Resource Planner

Part-time, Permanent

Please note that this role requires security checks.

We are looking for an experienced resource planning professional with a strong focus on engineering operations. The incumbent will develop, implement, and continuously improve resource planning and allocation processes to ensure effective workforce utilisation and operational delivery. This role requires providing clear visibility of current and future engineering resource requirements, supporting informed decision‑making through transparent planning and forecasting, and collaborating proactively across Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) activities to optimise capacity, enhance communication processes, and drive continuous improvements across systems, procedures, and ways of working.

Job Title: Engineering Resource Planner

Location: Inchinnan, Glasgow – Hybrid working

• 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.

• Experience in resource management and workforce planning.
• Experience owning and using resource management software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with planning or data‑driven systems.
• P6 experience strongly desired, though not required.

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, Company Pension).
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.