Aviation Construction Logistics Lead

Bechtel; Crawley Down; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel is pursuing a senior logistics leadership role on a major aviation infrastructure project in the Greater London area. The role involves guiding a team of craft professionals, coordinating with superintendents and subcontractors, and ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets and design standards.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in construction logistics, live-site operations, and multi-project coordination within the UK.

Qualifications

• Requires degree-level qualification in construction management, engineering or logistics.
• Experience leading construction logistics on large civils or highway projects.
• Experience developing and managing logistics strategies across multiple projects.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and access windows.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and supervision of craft professionals and subordinate superintendents.
• Direct schedules and coordinate subcontract work across teams.
• Plan workforce requirements and coordinate operational plans.
• Oversee tool and equipment usage and ensure productivity.
• Ensure design documents are current and changes approved.
• Collaborate with engineers and subcontractors to interpret designs.

Skills

Construction logistics planning

Stakeholder engagement

Safety & environmental awareness

Leadership & mentoring

Problem-solving

Contractor coordination

Live operation logistics

Negotiation with access windows

UK Construction Supply Chain knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in construction management, engineering, or logistics

Accredited Construction Logistics Planning Practitioner desirable

Job description

Bechtel is pursuing a senior logistics leadership role on a major aviation infrastructure project in the Greater London area. The role involves guiding a team of craft professionals, coordinating with superintendents and subcontractors, and ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets and design standards.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in construction logistics, live-site operations, and multi-project coordination within the UK.