277 Resource Optimization jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop, implement, and manage medium and long-term mine plans for complex mining operations (surface or underground).
• Conduct detailed geological and operational data analysis to define mineable reserves and optimize resource utilisation.
• Utilize advanced mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac) to design mine layouts, production schedules, and infrastructure requirements.
• Perform feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and sensitivity analyses for proposed mining projects and expansions.
• Collaborate with geological, geotechnical, and operations teams to ensure plans are technically sound and achievable.
• Oversee the budgeting and cost control for mining operations, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure mine plans comply with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor operational performance against plan and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and implement strategies for sequential mining and resource dilution control.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management.
• Mentor and guide junior mine planning engineers, fostering technical expertise within the team.
• Stay abreast of new mining technologies, methodologies, and best practices.
• Conduct site visits and engage with operational teams to ensure practical implementation of plans.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in mine planning and design, preferably within the mining sector.
• Demonstrated expertise with industry-standard mine planning and geological modeling software.
• Proven experience in strategic mine planning, resource optimisation, and production scheduling.
• Strong understanding of mining economics, project finance, and risk assessment.
• In-depth knowledge of mining methods, equipment, and operational considerations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must be willing to work on-site in the **Newcastle upon Tyne** area.

Purpose
Support façade projects by keeping the Resource Management System (RMS) updated. Work closely with Technical Managers & Designers to ensure all resource changes are captured accurately. Provide general administrative support to the Head of Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Update the RMS with changes such as holidays, sick days, variations, and activity duration adjustments.
• Coordinate with Technical Managers and Designers to collect timely RMS updates.
• Ensure adequate resources are assigned—both in skill and quantity—for each project.
• Keep project structures and document registers updated with the latest progress data.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Head of Office.
• Track and forecast resource allocation and utilisation across ongoing projects.

Skills & Experience:

• 1–2 years of experience with planning and / or Resource project software
• Strong organisational and administrative capabilities with good attention to detail.
• Able to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies in a collaborative team environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
• Team player who builds positive relationships.
• Adaptable and flexible in shifting priorities.

Job Advertisement: Resource Management Planner
Location: Crownhill, Plymouth
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: 13.53

Are you a talented resource manager looking for your next opportunity? Our client Devon and Cornwall Constabulary are seeking a dynamic Resource Management Planner to join their team in Crownhill, Plymouth! If you're passionate about operational policing and eager to contribute to a vital public service, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:
As a Resource Management Planner, you will be at the forefront of ensuring effective resource allocation for operational policing. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining optimal staffing levels for daily policing activities and planned operations.
• Accurately recording data in Force IT systems to facilitate effective resource planning.
• Acting as the first point of contact for all resource management inquiries.
• Supporting the maintenance of the organisational skill base.
• Producing insightful reports and analyses to guide managerial decision-making.
• Presenting and explaining plans to relevant managers clearly and confidently.

What We're Looking For:
To succeed in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A solid understanding of resource management and planning, including relevant IT systems.
• Knowledge of Police Regulations, Police Staff Handbook, and Working Time Regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• An ability to work comfortably with large datasets, identifying gaps and inconsistencies swiftly.
• Proven capability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills to advocate for resource needs effectively.
• Must be able to work weekends 1 in 5
• You also must be able to pass police vetting criteria

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Job Advertisement: Resource Management Planner
Location: Crownhill, Plymouth
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: 13.53

Are you a talented resource manager looking for your next opportunity? Our client Devon and Cornwall Constabulary are seeking a dynamic Resource Management Planner to join their team in Crownhill, Plymouth! If you're passionate about operational policing and eager to contribute to a vital public service, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:
As a Resource Management Planner, you will be at the forefront of ensuring effective resource allocation for operational policing. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining optimal staffing levels for daily policing activities and planned operations.
• Accurately recording data in Force IT systems to facilitate effective resource planning.
• Acting as the first point of contact for all resource management inquiries.
• Supporting the maintenance of the organisational skill base.
• Producing insightful reports and analyses to guide managerial decision-making.
• Presenting and explaining plans to relevant managers clearly and confidently.

What We're Looking For:
To succeed in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A solid understanding of resource management and planning, including relevant IT systems.
• Knowledge of Police Regulations, Police Staff Handbook, and Working Time Regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• An ability to work comfortably with large datasets, identifying gaps and inconsistencies swiftly.
• Proven capability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills to advocate for resource needs effectively.
• Must be able to work weekends 1 in 5
• You also must be able to pass police vetting criteria

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Purpose
Support façade projects by keeping the Resource Management System (RMS) updated. Work closely with Technical Managers & Designers to ensure all resource changes are captured accurately. Provide general administrative support to the Head of Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Update the RMS with changes such as holidays, sick days, variations, and activity duration adjustments.
• Coordinate with Technical Managers and Designers to collect timely RMS updates.
• Ensure adequate resources are assigned—both in skill and quantity—for each project.
• Keep project structures and document registers updated with the latest progress data.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Head of Office.
• Track and forecast resource allocation and utilisation across ongoing projects.

Skills & Experience:

• 1–2 years of experience with planning and / or Resource project software
• Strong organisational and administrative capabilities with good attention to detail.
• Able to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies in a collaborative team environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
• Team player who builds positive relationships.
• Adaptable and flexible in shifting priorities.

Job title: Hydrology and Water Resource Management Specialist

Closing Date:  01/10/2025

Salary:  Grade 7: £45,367 - £50,877

Location:  Flexible in Mid Wales & North Wales

Contract type:  Permanent

Work pattern:   Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Post number:  

The role

As Lead Specialist Advisor for Hydrology and Water Resource Management  at Natural Resources Wales (NRW)'s you will be a highly skilled hydrology and water resource management specialist working as our technical expert across North Wales and the Upper Severn region, with particular focus on the River Dee and River Severn Regulation Schemes.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead on, and be involved in, a range of complex work programmes helping to safeguard water resources for people and for nature. From advising on day-to-day operations to contributing to national infrastructure projects and environmental improvement initiatives, your expertise will shape the future of water management in Wales.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

Interviews will take place in person at the Natural Resources Wales Office in Buckley on 14/10/2025.

About us

You'll be joining the Hydrology, Geomorphology and Water Resources Management Team  in North Wales, within our Flood and Water Management Department . We are a large multi-functional team that covers North and Mid Wales. You'll be working on some of Wales most iconic rivers including the Dee and Severn.

What you will do

• NRW Lead on all technical hydrology matters associated with the River Severn Regulation Scheme, from operational management to national infrastructure projects. Ensure that NRW interests are considered in tactical and strategic decision making at local and national levels.
• Lead on, and provide expert technical input to, a range of strategic and tactical projects associated with the River Dee Regulation Scheme. This includes flood and water resource modelling projects, capital schemes, environmental investigations, and improvement projects.
• NRW Lead on various Section 20 (Water Resources Act) schemes, working with water companies and the Environment Agency to maintain, review and update operating agreements, manuals and guidelines. Deliver on NRW's regulatory commitments and ensure the best outcomes possible for the environment.
• Work closely with and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders on complex and often politically charged matters.
• Represent NRW on relevant technical/strategic groups and external forums. These types of groups will agree sector specific regulatory strategy at a Wales, UK or European level.
• Lead and mentor staff and plan, monitor and manage resources to deliver workplans and programmes to budget and timescale.
• Ensure all work programmes are delivered without risk to any team or individual, putting health and safety at the heart of what you do.
• Provide expert advice at Strategic and Tactical Command with multi agency response teams
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
• Required to take part in incident response activities

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method .

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant science/engineering discipline (e.g. physical geography, environmental science, civil engineering). Or significant related vocational experience.
2. Member or working towards membership of a relevant professional body.
3. Extensive knowledge and substantial operational experience in the field of hydrology and water resources management.
4. Experience in water resource modelling (e.g. Aquator software, Pywr) would be an advantage, but not essential.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, explaining complex issues and gaining support by influencing others.
6. Demonstrable ability to provide innovative and effective solutions to problems, and identify and challenge inappropriate solutions.
7. Experience in programme/project management.
8. Understanding NRW's key duties and responsibilities and how the hydrology service supports them.
9. Must have a full UK driving licence.

Job title: Hydrology and Water Resource Management Specialist

Closing Date:  01/10/2025

Salary:  Grade 7: £45,367 - £50,877

Location:  Flexible in Mid Wales & North Wales

Contract type:  Permanent

Work pattern:   Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Post number:  

The role

As Lead Specialist Advisor for Hydrology and Water Resource Management  at Natural Resources Wales (NRW)'s you will be a highly skilled hydrology and water resource management specialist working as our technical expert across North Wales and the Upper Severn region, with particular focus on the River Dee and River Severn Regulation Schemes.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead on, and be involved in, a range of complex work programmes helping to safeguard water resources for people and for nature. From advising on day-to-day operations to contributing to national infrastructure projects and environmental improvement initiatives, your expertise will shape the future of water management in Wales.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

Interviews will take place in person at the Natural Resources Wales Office in Buckley on 14/10/2025.

About us

You'll be joining the Hydrology, Geomorphology and Water Resources Management Team  in North Wales, within our Flood and Water Management Department . We are a large multi-functional team that covers North and Mid Wales. You'll be working on some of Wales most iconic rivers including the Dee and Severn.

What you will do

• NRW Lead on all technical hydrology matters associated with the River Severn Regulation Scheme, from operational management to national infrastructure projects. Ensure that NRW interests are considered in tactical and strategic decision making at local and national levels.
• Lead on, and provide expert technical input to, a range of strategic and tactical projects associated with the River Dee Regulation Scheme. This includes flood and water resource modelling projects, capital schemes, environmental investigations, and improvement projects.
• NRW Lead on various Section 20 (Water Resources Act) schemes, working with water companies and the Environment Agency to maintain, review and update operating agreements, manuals and guidelines. Deliver on NRW's regulatory commitments and ensure the best outcomes possible for the environment.
• Work closely with and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders on complex and often politically charged matters.
• Represent NRW on relevant technical/strategic groups and external forums. These types of groups will agree sector specific regulatory strategy at a Wales, UK or European level.
• Lead and mentor staff and plan, monitor and manage resources to deliver workplans and programmes to budget and timescale.
• Ensure all work programmes are delivered without risk to any team or individual, putting health and safety at the heart of what you do.
• Provide expert advice at Strategic and Tactical Command with multi agency response teams
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
• Required to take part in incident response activities

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method .

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant science/engineering discipline (e.g. physical geography, environmental science, civil engineering). Or significant related vocational experience.
2. Member or working towards membership of a relevant professional body.
3. Extensive knowledge and substantial operational experience in the field of hydrology and water resources management.
4. Experience in water resource modelling (e.g. Aquator software, Pywr) would be an advantage, but not essential.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, explaining complex issues and gaining support by influencing others.
6. Demonstrable ability to provide innovative and effective solutions to problems, and identify and challenge inappropriate solutions.
7. Experience in programme/project management.
8. Understanding NRW's key duties and responsibilities and how the hydrology service supports them.
9. Must have a full UK driving licence.

Job title: Hydrology and Water Resource Management Specialist

Closing Date:  01/10/2025

Salary:  Grade 7: £45,367 - £50,877

Location:  Flexible in Mid Wales & North Wales

Contract type:  Permanent

Work pattern:   Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Post number:  

The role

As Lead Specialist Advisor for Hydrology and Water Resource Management  at Natural Resources Wales (NRW)'s you will be a highly skilled hydrology and water resource management specialist working as our technical expert across North Wales and the Upper Severn region, with particular focus on the River Dee and River Severn Regulation Schemes.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead on, and be involved in, a range of complex work programmes helping to safeguard water resources for people and for nature. From advising on day-to-day operations to contributing to national infrastructure projects and environmental improvement initiatives, your expertise will shape the future of water management in Wales.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

Interviews will take place in person at the Natural Resources Wales Office in Buckley on 14/10/2025.

About us

You'll be joining the Hydrology, Geomorphology and Water Resources Management Team  in North Wales, within our Flood and Water Management Department . We are a large multi-functional team that covers North and Mid Wales. You'll be working on some of Wales most iconic rivers including the Dee and Severn.

What you will do

• NRW Lead on all technical hydrology matters associated with the River Severn Regulation Scheme, from operational management to national infrastructure projects. Ensure that NRW interests are considered in tactical and strategic decision making at local and national levels.
• Lead on, and provide expert technical input to, a range of strategic and tactical projects associated with the River Dee Regulation Scheme. This includes flood and water resource modelling projects, capital schemes, environmental investigations, and improvement projects.
• NRW Lead on various Section 20 (Water Resources Act) schemes, working with water companies and the Environment Agency to maintain, review and update operating agreements, manuals and guidelines. Deliver on NRW's regulatory commitments and ensure the best outcomes possible for the environment.
• Work closely with and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders on complex and often politically charged matters.
• Represent NRW on relevant technical/strategic groups and external forums. These types of groups will agree sector specific regulatory strategy at a Wales, UK or European level.
• Lead and mentor staff and plan, monitor and manage resources to deliver workplans and programmes to budget and timescale.
• Ensure all work programmes are delivered without risk to any team or individual, putting health and safety at the heart of what you do.
• Provide expert advice at Strategic and Tactical Command with multi agency response teams
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
• Required to take part in incident response activities

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method .

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant science/engineering discipline (e.g. physical geography, environmental science, civil engineering). Or significant related vocational experience.
2. Member or working towards membership of a relevant professional body.
3. Extensive knowledge and substantial operational experience in the field of hydrology and water resources management.
4. Experience in water resource modelling (e.g. Aquator software, Pywr) would be an advantage, but not essential.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, explaining complex issues and gaining support by influencing others.
6. Demonstrable ability to provide innovative and effective solutions to problems, and identify and challenge inappropriate solutions.
7. Experience in programme/project management.
8. Understanding NRW's key duties and responsibilities and how the hydrology service supports them.
9. Must have a full UK driving licence.