Resource Manager

Together, through unmatched engineering and collaborative teamwork, we can shape a brighter future for our planet. Wood Thilsted is designing the global transition to green energy. We’re offshore wind engineering experts, and we invite you to join us.

Ours is a purpose-driven company. Our engineering helps speed the transition towards a greener planet Earth, with the wellbeing of our employees being every bit as vital. People and planet go hand in hand – we’re in business to look after both.

Through better, greener design, we’re in the field optimising wind farms to limit their carbon emissions. Thus far, we’ve been successful in attracting the most competent and experienced design specialists in the world, those passionate about working in the wind industry. And it’s very much a global operation. We support projects throughout Asia, North America, and Northern Europe, with continued growth foreseen. There’s more than 200 staff, working within the UK, USA, Denmark, Poland, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.

As a company, we strive for two things: Technical excellence, and to provide the best overall value to our clients. As a culture, knowledge sharing, mutual trust and a great social atmosphere is key. Wood Thilsted is a truly exciting company to work for, something we’re most proud of.

Due to the success and growth of the company, we are now seeking a Resource Manager for our business. Role will be based in our Copenhagen office.

About the role: The resource manager will play a crucial role in ensuring that projects are resourced effectively with the right capability and capacity to allow successful delivery on time and on budget. They will work closely with project and resource owners to ensure resources are assigned in an effective manner to optimise delivery and ensure we continue to build the business reflecting project needs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Resource Allocation: Assign available staff to projects based on their skills, experience, and availability.

• Capacity Planning: Ensure the organisation has the capacity to meet project demands by planning and managing resources effectively.

• Monitoring Utilisation: Track and manage employee workload, utilisation, and overtime to ensure optimal productivity.

• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve any resource conflicts that arise during project execution with project and resource owners

• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, department heads, and HR to understand resource needs and ensure timely staffing.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of resource allocation, utilisation reports, and other relevant documentation.

• Process Improvement: Provide support to project managers on resource management issues and suggest improvements to resource management processes.

• Hiring and Training: Participate in the hiring process and collaborate with HR on staff training and development

Requirements:

• Experience: Previous experience in resource management in a professional services business
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in resource management software and tools, building tools where required
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Key Qualities:
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to plan and allocate resources effectively to meet project goals.
  • Flexibility: Adaptability to changing project demands and resource availability.
  • Decision-Making: Strong decision-making skills to optimise resource utilisation and resolve conflicts.

In return, we offer excellent opportunities and a chance to deepen your competency and expertise. You’ll be continually involved in exciting and dynamic projects, in an inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves – and be their best. We offer a competitive salary package, a great pension, both health and life insurance, as well as flexibility around where you work and when. We understand that the best talent isn't always available full-time, so we welcome discussions about flexible working during the interview process. Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are result-orientated, innovation-driven and committed to a brighter future.

Please apply at careers site where you can upload your CV and enter your details for consideration. Attaching a cover letter to your application is not needed. Instead, include a few sentences in your resume/CV briefly explaining your motivation for applying. To maintain a fair recruitment process, please do not add a photo to your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are dedicated to an inclusive hiring process and providing equal opportunities for all our job candidates. We are happy to accommodate any adjustments you may need during the application and hiring process. While this job opening does not have a fixed deadline, please make sure that you apply as soon as possible. We are going to close the application as soon as we get enough candidates.

At Wood Thilsted, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong. We believe that diversity drives excellence and makes us stronger. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We strive to create a workplace that is free from discrimination and bias, where all employees have equal opportunities for growth and advancement.