labour manager

Labour Manager
Location: Central London
Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Labour Manager to join a busy and dynamic team delivering large-scale engineering and specialist services projects across London and the South. This role plays a critical part in workforce forecasting, stakeholder engagement, and labour strategy planning across multiple business units.

You'll act as the central point for managing labour resourcing, fostering strong relationships with both site management and the operative workforce, while ensuring compliance with working rule agreements and employment legislation.

Labour Forecasting & Resourcing

• Review weekly labour forecasts and ensure all projects are appropriately resourced

• Manage urgent and ad hoc resource requests efficiently

• Partner with estimating teams to support bids and tenders with workforce planning input

• Attend labour strategy and project start-up meetings

• Take a long-term, proactive approach to 12-month forecasting

Stakeholder & Operative Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with senior management and site teams

• Maintain regular contact with operatives, handling queries and concerns

• Support employee relations matters such as investigations and grievances in partnership with HR

• Conduct regular site visits to maintain engagement and visibility

Working Rule Agreements & Compliance

• Maintain a strong understanding of working rule agreements and related legislation

• Liaise with union representatives and attend industry forums

• Ensure workforce is paid in line with agreements in collaboration with payroll

• Champion local and national Health & Safety initiatives and drive communication of key workforce strategies

Apprenticeships & Development

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of apprentices and trainees

• Provide pastoral support and career mapping guidance

• Ensure apprentices gain relevant qualifications and a quality experience on site

Systems & Tools

• Intermediate level proficiency in Excel (forecasting and analysis)

• Competent in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office applications

• Understanding of Time & Attendance systems and workforce management platforms

Personal Attributes

• Confident communicator across all levels

• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused in a fast-moving environment

• Detail-oriented with strong time management and prioritisation skills

• Motivated to drive continuous improvement and efficiency in workforce management

• Committed to personal development and staying informed on employment legislation and union activity

If you're a confident labour management professional with the skills to lead resource planning and engagement across a diverse workforce, we'd love to hear from you.

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