Construction Logistics Area Lead

Jacobs; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector seeks a Construction Logistics Lead in Bridgwater. This role involves overseeing logistics operations for construction projects, ensuring efficient delivery of materials, and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction logistics and excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Strong background in Construction and Logistics operations.
• Experienced in Logistics planning and operations for Major Capital projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics operations for construction areas.
• Ensure alignment between construction schedules and logistics workflows.
• Manage teams and maintain accurate logistics reporting.

Skills

Construction and Logistics Expertise

Logistics Planning

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Job description

W e’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes , plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity

Nuclear Power Programmes are delivering client critical works to some of our major UK and European Projects. Our embedded teams are delivering support to Hinkley Point C (New build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), helping develop technologies in SMR (Small modular Reactor) capability and working towards building Poland's first Nuclear Power station.

The Logistics team delivers overarching command and control as well as acting as a centre of excellence for the end to end logistics process at HPC. We are the intelligent owners of the logistics process and strategy, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the HPC project.

The Construction Logistics Lead reports directly to the Senior Construction Logistics Manager and is responsible to oversee and manage the logistics operations for the delivery of permanent materials for designated construction areas. The role ensures alignment between construction schedules and logistics workflows, prioritizing safety, compliance, and efficiency to support timely project delivery. The role of Construction Logistics Lead is accountable for ensuring the effective delivery of materials where they are needed on site, and prioritising cross-Project demand for Logistics services.In addition, the lead will aim to deliver seamless Logistics support for construction activities and will be allocated to a specific construction area.

They will lead the Construction Logistics team within the functional scope of their specific construction area and are taking direct line management responsibility of a team which is currently under design.

The lead is accountable for overseeing the execution of logistics workflows, ensuring that materials are delivered efficiently and without disruption to the construction areas. Accurate data reporting is a critical aspect of the role, as it provides the visibility needed to monitor performance, identify issues, and make informed decisions. The lead ensures that logistics data is gathered and shared in a timely manner, supporting project transparency and accountability:

• Manage teams of employees and embedded contractors in the production and maintenance of accurate Construction Logistics reporting
• Accountable for ensuring Construction Logistics meet performance standards and KPIs within the functional area.
• Accountable for the development and improvement of Logistics systems within their scope of work (and reports capable of delivering the Project objectives
• Champion the use of Project governance and Logistics standards and procedures
• Ensure all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with policies and procedures
• Contribute to the development of leadership KPIs to ensure proper cascade of performance objectives
• Conduct regular performance reviews of 3PLs and their area Construction Logistics and drive improvements against defined KPIs to support the Senior Construction Logistics Manager.
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and recommend improvements using enterprise supported tools

• Construction and Logistics Expertise: Strong background in Construction and Logistics operations, providing valuable insights into operational requirements
• Experienced in Logistics planning and operations, especially for Major Capital projects, in the construction industry, or other relevant industry
• Critical understanding of how the impact of changes/decisions may impact the risk profile of the project and Construction Logistics delivery
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non-technical senior audiences
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrable experience in effectively collaborating with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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