Heathrow Logistics Portfolio Lead (Airport Projects)

Vanderlande Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Aviva Medical Cover

YuLife wellbeing membership

Cycle to work scheme

Pension with Aviva

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead Heathrow portfolio logistics, developing a standardised, safe and efficient approach across live airport environments. You will work with Project Managers, Heathrow stakeholders and subcontractors to deliver material flow, storage forecasts, waste and traffic management, while aligning with CDM and Vanderlande governance.

You will drive continuous improvement, oversee risk management and ensure early visibility of future project requirements,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction, airport, logistics or material management operations.
• Experience leading logistics strategy across multiple projects or work packages
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, Principal Contractor logistics obligations, permit dependencies, RAMS interfaces and construction phase planning
• Ability to develop, review and govern project-specific logistics plans and delivery forecasts
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and airport operations to ensure smooth material flow

Responsibilities

• Establish, govern and improve Heathrow logistics strategy for Vanderlande projects.
• Standardise logistics planning, material management and storage forecasts across the portfolio.
• Coordinate delivery programmes, waste management and traffic control.
• Lead and chair logistics meetings, provide portfolio-level reporting and escalate risks.
• Promote continuous improvement and learnings into standard processes and templates.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, safety and Vanderlande governance standards

Skills

Logistics leadership

Stakeholder management

CDM regulations

Delivery planning

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Vanderlande is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead Heathrow portfolio logistics, developing a standardised, safe and efficient approach across live airport environments. You will work with Project Managers, Heathrow stakeholders and subcontractors to deliver material flow, storage forecasts, waste and traffic management, while aligning with CDM and Vanderlande governance.

You will drive continuous improvement, oversee risk management and ensure early visibility of future project requirements,