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Owen Reed is looking for a Senior Resource Manager for a top law firm in London.We are working with a highly regarded international law firm to recruit an experienced Senior Resource Manager to support their Energy, Infrastructure, Projects and Construction (EPC) practice. This is a strategic role focused on implementing a structured, data-driven resource management approach to support performance, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and talent development across teams and locations.This is an excellent opportunity for a resource management professional to work closely with Partners, Practice Group Leads and Business Services teams to optimise utilisation, improve engagement and support the firm’s national working strategy.About the RoleThe Senior Resource Manager will lead work allocation across the EPC practice, ensuring fair, transparent and skills-based resourcing while supporting career development and firm-wide talent initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesWork Allocation & Resource StrategyLead allocation of work across EPC sub-teams, ensuring fair and skills-based distribution.Align work allocation with development needs and career aspirations.Identify training needs, performance issues and wellbeing concerns with Partners, HR, PSLs and L&D.Ensure even utilisation across teams and locations to maximise efficiency and collaboration.Allocate resources against client rates to optimise profitability and support firm strategy.Implement and develop a new resource management tool and refine resourcing processes.Stakeholder ManagementBuild trusted relationships with Partners, Practice Group Leads and Team Leads.Attend team and Partner meetings to embed resource management practices.Provide weekly utilisation and capacity reports and escalate resourcing risk