What you'll be doing

• Define the interface between the Sizewell Site Delivery team and the CWA so that there is a clear understanding of who does what for the project. This will include the arrangements for handing over of the constraint areas between the parties


• Understand the requirements for the whole of the project to define and establish what support the Logistics team provides


• Provide expertise in logistics management, drawn from best practice in the industry to optimise construction of the works.


• The role will be ultimately responsible for the provision of:


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  • Labour
  
  
  • Plant
  
  
  • Site Wide Materials and Consumables
  
  
  • Accommodation
  
  
  • Security
  
  
  • Transportation of materials and consumables to the site and around the site
  
  
  • Site wide Emergency Arrangements
  
  
  • Off Site storage
  
  
  
  


• Provide co-ordination with the Sizewell Site Delivery team relating to:


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  • How people get to work
  
  
  • The office and operative accommodation within the site
  
  
  • Security arrangements for the project and working areas
  
  
  
  

• The traffic management arrangements around the project


• Communicates the capability of the Logistics function within the project team


• Create the budget for the Logistics Function to include staff, premises, services and methodology for charging relevant cost to the appropriate delivery functions.

Who we're looking for

Knowledge & Skills

• Significant experience in a senior logistics or operations management role, ideally within large-scale infrastructure projects in the UK or similar complex construction environments.


• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and liaising with key stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, suppliers, local authorities, and project management teams.


• A passion for continuous improvement, with experience in implementing best practices and innovative logistics solutions to drive efficiency and improve project delivery outcomes.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and adapting to changing project needs.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant degree in logistics, supply chain management, civil engineering, or construction management (or equivalent professional experience).


• Relevant certifications or qualifications in logistics, project management (e.g., PMP, APMP), or construction management (e.g., Chartered status in a related discipline) would be highly advantageous.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com