PILLAR: EMPLOYEES
Intelligent Operational Resource Allocation
What we will do and why
Enhanced contractor work planning and exchange of data across multiple workstreams through the use of intelligent resource scheduling and management software.
Key deliverables
- Short to medium term resource demand model.
Target outcomes
- Optimised resource planning and utilisation.
Measures of success
- Increase in contractor labour utilisation for planned work.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engagement with UK Power Networks’ direct workforce acknowledges that additional staff are needed for the RIIO-ED2 workload. This project is fundamental to addressing this feedback and the RIIO-ED2 project. We have worked with the technical training school to get authorisations in place for April 2024. We have also run a tender event with suppliers, awarding to eight additional suppliers.
Public Detailed Docs
See our ED2 Workforce Plan:
https://ed2.ukpowernetworks.co.uk
Planned start:
01.03.2023
Target completion:
30.04.2024
Key milestones:
- Deployment website to contractors with training (Aug 2023)
- Setup utilisation reports (Aug 2023)
- Interim review (Oct 2023)
- Transition to BAU (Dec 2023)
- Requirements of resource planning into outage period (Apr 2024)
Status:
Complete
| Date of change | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 28.06.2024 | Update |
Project successfully completed in 2024. No other changes than overall project and milestones status. From Aug 2024 onwards two additional projects (Business Planning and Direct Resource Plan) will be added. |
| 23.12.2023 | Update |
We have chosen to extend this project into April 2024 to take into account the outage period for major projects which starts at that time. This will allow us to refine workforce planning requirements. |
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