Back to search
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
