Assistant Logistics Manager (International)
Job Introduction
The Assistant Logistics Manager (International) will support the SCS Logistics team in managing logistics operations across the HS2 main works. The role will assist in planning and coordinating the importation, exportation, and delivery of major construction equipment and materials from outside of the UK.
The primary objective is to ensure that all international movements are effectively planned, documented, and coordinated between site teams, logistics leads, manufacturers, shippers, and transport companies.
Working under the guidance of the Logistics Manager (International) and in collaboration with the Area Logistics Managers, the postholder will help deliver a reliable and compliant logistics service to the project.
Key to the role is supporting relationship management with site construction teams, the procurement team, and area logistics teams to maintain strong communication, resolve day-to-day queries, and contribute to continuous improvement across logistics operations.
All members of the Logistics team are expected to work collaboratively, providing support and cover where needed, and contributing to the development and implementation of best practice across the programme.
This role is suitable for individuals with experience in construction or logistics who are seeking to broaden their understanding of large-scale project delivery. The position offers exposure to complex, international supply chains and will suit someone with strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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
- Support the planning and organisation of importation, exportation, and delivery of major construction equipment and materials.
- Assist the SCS Tunnelling and Civils Teams in developing and maintaining processes for managing and controlling equipment and consumables.
- Help establish, communicate, and maintain equipment plans, delivery timelines, and associated documentation.
- Liaise with site teams, manufacturers, freight forwarders, and transport companies to coordinate logistics activity.
- Prepare, review, and process necessary documentation and payments to ensure smooth customs clearance and transit into the UK.
- Ensure deliveries are forecasted, booked-in, and tracked through the SCS logistics systems.
- Support the preparation of logistics management reports and KPI summaries for internal and client use.
- Assist in planning and coordinating abnormal load movements in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain customs clearance forecasts and ensure relevant data accuracy.
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the Logistics Manager as required.
- Carry out any other duties appropriate to the nature of the role, in support of the wider SCS Logistics function.
The Ideal Candidate
- Good Understanding of Construction Logistics Environment
- 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 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.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
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