Senior Port & Heavy Logistics Supervisor

Vulcain Engineering - UK; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Benchmarked Holiday swap options

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training & Development including accs

Travel Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering UK is seeking an experienced Senior Port & Heavy Logistics Supervisor to lead and coordinate complex transport and logistics activities across major UK infrastructure projects. You will manage abnormal loads, heavy lift cargo, and OOG movements from port to delivery, while aligning with port operators, hauliers, and project teams.

The role demands expertise in SHLO equipment, freight forwarding, and UK regulations, with a focus on safety, schedules, and continuous process

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in port operations, transport logistics, project cargo, heavy lift logistics, and abnormal load transportation.
• Strong knowledge of OOG (Out of Gauge) cargo handling, SHLO (Super Heavy Lift & Oversized) equipment movements, and specialist haulage operations.
• Proven understanding of UK regulations relating to abnormal loads, heavy transport, and port operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day port operations, transport logistics, and cargo handling activities.
• Manage the movement of abnormal loads, heavy lift cargo, and out-of-gauge equipment from port through to final delivery locations.
• Develop and maintain transport forecasts, delivery schedules, and logistics plans to support project requirements.
• Act as the primary interface between port operators, stevedores, hauliers, freight forwarders, customs representatives, and project teams.
• Coordinate vessel arrivals, berth allocations, cargo discharge activities, and onward transportation arrangements.
• Review and validate method statements, lift plans, transport plans, and operational readiness prior to execution.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with logistics requirements, safety standards, and delivery milestones.
• Support continuous improvement of transport, customs, logistics, and supply chain processes.

Skills

Port operations

Transport logistics

Project cargo

Heavy lift logistics

Abnormal load transportation

OOG cargo handling

SHLO equipment movements

UK regulations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges.

The Position: Senior Port & Heavy Logistics Supervisor

As part of Vulcain Engineering's continued growth across the UK energy and infrastructure sector, we are seeking an experienced Senior Port & Heavy Logistics Supervisor to support the safe and efficient delivery of complex transport and logistics activities. This role will focus on coordinating port operations, heavy lift logistics, abnormal load transportation, and the movement of oversized equipment, working closely with transport providers, terminal operators, construction teams, and logistics stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Senior Port & Heavy Logistics Supervisor will include:

• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day port operations, transport logistics, and cargo handling activities.
• Manage the movement of abnormal loads, heavy lift cargo, and out-of-gauge (OOG) equipment from port through to final delivery locations.
• Develop and maintain transport forecasts, delivery schedules, and logistics plans to support project requirements.
• Act as the primary interface between port operators, stevedores, hauliers, freight forwarders, customs representatives, and project teams.
• Coordinate vessel arrivals, berth allocations, cargo discharge activities, and onward transportation arrangements.
• Review and validate method statements, lift plans, transport plans, and operational readiness prior to execution.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with logistics requirements, safety standards, and delivery milestones.
• Support continuous improvement of transport, customs, logistics, and supply chain processes.

Working within a major project environment, you will play a key role in delivering some of the UK's most complex heavy logistics operations. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects involving heavy lift, project cargo, abnormal loads, and specialist transport solutions.

Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following:

• Extensive experience in port operations, transport logistics, project cargo, heavy lift logistics, and abnormal load transportation.
• Strong knowledge of OOG (Out of Gauge) cargo handling, SHLO (Super Heavy Lift & Oversized) equipment movements, and specialist haulage operations.
• Proven understanding of UK regulations relating to abnormal loads, heavy transport, and port operations.
• Experience coordinating stevedoring activities, cargo discharge operations, vessel logistics, and terminal operations.
• Strong working knowledge of freight forwarding, customs processes, transport planning, and supply chain logistics.
• Previous experience within the energy, nuclear, oil & gas, industrial, or major infrastructure sectors.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple contractors and logistics providers.
• Full professional proficiency in English, with the ability to produce operational reports, forecasts, and logistics documentation.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work.

We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline.

We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role
• Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel
• Employee Assistance Programme

At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry.

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised.

Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.