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.

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

Knowledge

and

Experience

• No prioryears of experience is required

Education

and

Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent is required