We are recruiting for a Plant & Logistics Manager with experience on large multi-million-pound projects, to join our team at Sellafield to work on an interesting, complex and technically challenging project. The project value will be in excess of £200m.
Why join us?
In over 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.
Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.
The Plant and Logistics Manager
The logistics manager will be required to manage the movement of people, plant, goods and equipment throughout the site in order to ensure organisational effectiveness, efficiency and safety in both the early contractor involvement (ECI) and engineering & construction contract (ECC) phases of the project.
Key Responsibilities
Including but not limited to the following
· Must be experienced in undertaking a Logistics Management role on a large/ complex Heavy Construction/ Civil Engineering Project
· Must be a Team Player used to working on multi-disciplinary, large complex Heavy Construction/ Civil Engineering Project with strong organisational and communication skills, working in a team environment
· You will be a strong collaborator and relationship builder with effective stakeholder management skills
· Manage all Plant / Equipment hire & logistical requirements for, and be based on the project
· Maintain plant registers and carry out inspections
· You shall be proficient in IT, especially in utilising DMS (delivery management system) bookings management for all materials, call off orders, plant, equipment
· Manage & interact with plant suppliers, including SRM Plant and SRM Lifting Solutions based in Kettering & the local supply chain network.
· You will ensure that all plant meets the required minimum standards
· You will ensure that all deliveries are booked in and executed to the Sellafield site standards, including compliance with loading requirements prior to delivery, clarification of predetermined off-loading requirements, & any necessary paperwork to ensure smooth delivery, e.g. RAMS, lifting plans etc.
· Coordinate any plant breakdown repairs & replacements, to ensure these are completed in a timely manner to mitigate programme impacts.
· Work closely with our Works Manager's, Engineers, Managers, Cost Managers and HSW teams
· Work closely with our supply chain to ensure they are consistently compliant and performing in accordance with the plant requirement standards.
· Experience of working at Sellafield is preferable
· You shall be able to undertake Line Manager duties for any direct reports allocated to manage and administer the project logistical requirements
· Your approach must be hands on, with a “can do attitude” and used to problem solving
· Must be able to ensure Project Health, Safety & Well Being policies, procedures, site rules, minimum standards, works contractors RAMS are followed at all times, and ensure a positive Health, safety & wellbeing culture is at the heart of all that we do
· Used to working to tight deadlines sometimes under challenging conditions
· Assist the Project Team in the coordination of all works contractors, which include all logistics and works activities ensuring that consideration is given to the neighbouring projects, site closures (affecting routes)
· Attend daily “Black Hat” briefings for the coordination of Trade Contractors and Sub-contractors
· Create a schedule of logistics meetings and ensure logistics are represented at site meetings
· Managing plant and equipment deliveries notified by the Works Contractors/ Client Team
· Maintain an asset register of equipment, e.g. MEWPs and lifting equipment delivered and being used on site
· Assist with the production and implementation of the logistical phasing plans for the project, including site controls.
· Assist with the project logistical reporting, providing key logistical stats, reports recommendations to improve the project logistical interfaces to make the site operate effectively and efficiently
· Ideally located in the local area of West Cumbria.
Your profile
· You hold a current and a valid CSCS card, coupled with Contractor/ Subcontractor management experience.
· You'll have strong organisational and communication skills, working in a team environment
· A proven track record of delivery within a construction management or logistics function that has led to performance improvement e.g. cost reduction, innovation etc
· Personal commitment to promoting a sustainable approach to plant selection and procurement
· Capacity to deal with complex logistics issues, and to implement logistics and supply chain vision, strategy and priorities
· Ideally be qualified to Site Management Safety Training Scheme) SMSTS/ similar
· Ideally be qualified in First Aid and/ or Mental Health First Aid
· Have a positive working culture with consistent behaviours and conduct – an assessment may be carried out as part of the interview selection process
Desirable Skills and Experience
· Full UK driving license as transport to site will not be provided.
· Experience of working in a nuclear environment.
Rewards
We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.
Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.