Resource & Infrastructure Engineer

Role Purpose

To optimize the allocation and utilization of R&D resources, technical infrastructure, laboratories, and facilities to support research, development, and innovation projects. The role ensures effective resource planning, infrastructure readiness, compliance with industry standards, and data-driven decision-making, while supporting the Innovation Head in budgeting and reporting, in alignment with established KPIs, approved budgets, and adopted policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Key Accountability Areas

Key Activities

Resource Planning

• Develop and implement advanced resource planning frameworks to monitor resource availability, utilisation, and capacity across personnel, facilities, and technical assets. 

• Evaluate current resource capabilities and forecast future demand requirements to enable proactive resource allocation and planning. 

• Collaborate with HR and project leads to identify capability gaps and support targeted recruitment and resource secondments.

• Work withinternal and external trainers to designand deliver training programs, ensuring staffare equipped with skills for current and emerging technologies.

• Regularlyreview and standardise resource evaluation criteria to ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Resource Management

• Control resource allocation to ensure projects are staffed and resourced efficiently, adjusting based on evolving priorities.

• Utilise real-time data analysis and performance insights to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for resource optimisation. 

• Develop strategies to enhance resource efficiency, minimise waste, and improve cost effectiveness. 

• Provide recommendations to mitigate resource constraints, bottlenecks, and capability gaps to support project continuity and delivery.

Management Accounting and Reporting

• Collaborate with the Innovation Head to support the development and management of the R&D department budget, ensuring alignment with financial and strategic objectives. 

• Prepare and present periodic financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting expenditure trends,potential cost savings, and investment opportunities.

• Track and analyse resource-related costs, linking themto project performance and outcomes for improved decision-making.

Infrastructure Planning and Management

• Manage the acquisition, maintenance, and optimisation of tools, equipment, and facilities, ensuring alignment with R&D project needs and compliance with industry standards.

• Facilitate the implementation of digital platforms and knowledge management systems to enhance collaboration, knowledge sharing, and project management.

• Support the establishment of infrastructure that enables rapid prototyping, testing, and validation of R&D projects.

• Act as a coordination link between the R&D department and procurement teams to streamline infrastructure-related acquisitions and technical requirements.

Policies,Processes and Procedures

• Support monitoring day-to-day activities to ensure compliance with stipulated policies and procedures.

• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems and processes considering leading practices, changes in business environment, cost reduction and productivity improvement

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• No prioryears of experience is required

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent is required