Assistant Logistics Manager (Imports)

Job Introduction

About the role:

The Assistant Logistics Manager (Imports) will join the SCS Logistics team that manages logistics across the HS2 main works. They will be responsible for planning and organizing the importation, exportation and delivery of significant construction equipment to the project from outside of the UK.

The key objective is to ensure all movements are planned and coordinated between site teams, logistics teams, manufacturers, shippers, transport companies.

The individual will manage activity alongside our Senior Logistics Manager and the 3 Area Logistics Managers to deliver the service.

Key to the role is relationship management with the site construction teams, procurement team and area logistics teams to build rapport, establish working relationships and provide a level of escalation for issues.

All Logistics team members will be expected to work in the team providing support, cover and developing best practice.

The role is aimed at construction and logistics professionals who can demonstrate a track-record of achievement in project, people and client management in scale projects. The key success criteria and areas of responsibility are shown below. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their suitability at interview.  

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. 

Role Responsibility

• Plan and organise the importation and delivery of significant construction equipment to the project
• Work with the SCS Tunneling and Civils Teams to develop processes to organize and control of equipment and consumables
• Establish and communicate the equipment plans and timelines
• Liaise with site teams, manufacturers and road, sea and rail transport organisations coordinating activity
• Ensure any necessary paperwork is produced and any necessary payments are made to ensure transit into the UK is unhindered
• Ensure deliveries are forecast, booked-in and tracked using the SCS
• Produce management reports as required by the business and the client
• Manage significant abnormal load movements with the internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain customs clearance forecasts
• Carry out any other duties appropriate for a job of this nature, in support of the Programme Logistics Manager

The Ideal Candidate

• Construction Logistics Management and Construction Logistics Plans
• Project management & planning
• Knowledge of abnormal load transit organisation
• Dealing with freight forwarders & customs clearance administration
• Working with construction site teams
• Compiling KPIs and reports
• Good knowledge of site establishment and ongoing operation and maintenance
• Good knowledge of safe operational practice of vehicles, equipment and methods of loading and off-loading
• Good knowledge and practical experience of materials scheduling planning and organising deliveries to/from sites
• Experience of liaison with stakeholders including local authorities, police and highways authorities
• Working knowledge of Code of Construction Practice, CLOCS, FORS, Safety at Street Works COP
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of working in high-pressure, complex operational and political environments, working at pace to deadlines and responding to rapidly changing circumstances and objectives
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (essential)
• Good organisation skills (essential)
• Good IT skills eg Excel, Word, PowerPoint (essential)

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.  Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House,  and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017  Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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