Logistics Manager Imported Equipment
Job Introduction
The Logistics Manager- Excavated Material Packages will join the SCS Logistics team that manages logistics across the HS2 main works. They will be responsible for the management of operations and financial performance of the c£50m excavated material by road package/s for SCS
They key objective is to ensure excellence and consistency in our muckaway activity. The individual will coordinate activity alongside our Senior Construction Manager – Logistics and the 3 Area Logistics Managers to deliver the service with the site teams.
Key to the role is relationship management with the senior teams in the areas 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 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.
Role Responsibility
- Manage operational and financial performance of the c£50m excavated material by road package/s for SCS
- Building relationships with site teams
- Establishing processes and communicating to sites and suppliers
- Forecasting activity with site teams
- Delivering the DataScope electronic waste ticketing solution and achieving the projected benefits
- Managing daily performance utilising IT systems
- Compilation and analysis of Key Performance Indicators
- Resolving non-conformances with suppliers and taking escalating corrective action against repeat offenders
- Managing supplier package administration with Commercial colleagues
- Produce management reports as required by the business and the client.
- Carry out any other duties appropriate for a job of this nature, in support of the Programme Logistics Manager
The Ideal Candidate
- Managing Muckaway operations
- Controlling large commercial packages
- Working with construction site teams
- Excavated material testing
- 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)
- Be a team player
- Be a problem solver
- Have a positive attitude
- Be an enthusiastic and quick learner
Package Description
Competitive
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 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The combined value of the contracts is around £1.8billion with the works due for completion in 2025. 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.
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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