Operations Director - Logistics

EngineeringUK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

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Sector: Construction and Building Services
Role: Director
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

The Sizewell C Project requires an experienced Logistics Lead to drive the delivery of logistics for the Civil Works programme working in collaboration with the Works Alliance (CWA) and Site Operation teams.

Our values shape the way we consult:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

This role leads the Logistics function for the project which itself provides support to the Delivery Teams. The Logistics Team contains two primary strands: the facilities, processes, and arrangements that the project needs to develop to support the construction within the MCA and the systemisation of working arrangements that create the most economic ways of constructing the works.

You'll be responsible for:

• Defining the interface between the Sizewell Site Delivery team and the CWA so that there is a clear understanding of who does what for the project.
• Understanding the requirements for the whole of the project to define and establish what support the Logistics team provides.
• Providing expertise in logistics management, drawn from best practice in the industry to optimise construction of the works.
• The provision of: Labour, Plant, Site Wide Materials and Consumables, Accommodation, Security, Transportation of materials and consumables to the site and around the site, Site wide Emergency Arrangements and Off Site storage.
• Co-ordination with the Sizewell Site Delivery team relating to: How people get to work, The office and operative accommodation within the site, Security arrangements for the project and working areas, The traffic management arrangements around the project.
• Communicates the capability of the Logistics function within the project team.
• Create the budget for the Logistics Function to include staff, premises, services and methodology for charging relevant cost to the appropriate delivery functions.
• Oversees and takes accountability for the overall delivery performance of Mace Logistics to include, risk management, supply chain development and enhancing the Mace brand and its profits.
• Ensures Construct & Consult understands the ML service offer.
• Assists Business Unit Director to secure opportunities.
• Supports the bid management/estimating process ensuring tenders are properly managed.
• Implements stringent risk management procedures throughout operational delivery.
• Manages Clients briefs, to draw up action plan and proposal.
• Develops a clear plan for developing client relationships.
• Acts as single point of contact and responsibility for business customer.
• Implement customer's business solution.
• Creates integrated solutions.
• Maintains and build relationships with Supply chain partners.
• Assists in developing a procurement strategy for Mace Logistics central and Projects.
• Provides performance feedback of suppliers on projects to SCM.
• Ensures Mace environmental targets are achieved within Mace Logistics business.
• Leads the Mace Logistics contract team with specific area of responsibility.
• Provides coaching and "hands on" leadership to production staff.
• Works with Business Unit Director to set targets for contracts and Mace Logistics contribution.
• Accountable, with the Commercial Director, for the financial performance of Mace Logistics.
• Delivers commission service levels using Mace/Mace Logistics processes and procedures.
• Ensures each project and suppliers close out to aid lessons learnt and continuous improvement.
• Implements all production reporting processes and procedures as an integral part of the Mace Logistics Quality Management Plan.
• Co-ordinates and submits monthly reports to Mace Logistics Business Unit Director.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition.

You'll need to have:

• As relevant, PM/CM etc but not stipulated, experience more important.
• Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• CSC Accreditation - Black.
• NVQ Level 6 Gold Card.
• Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or accepted equivalent qualification.
• Good communication across various levels of management.
• Ability to lead a senior team of logistics professionals and manage a multi-cultural workforce.
• Good presentation skills.

You'll also have:

• CLOCS Practioner.
• MCIOB.
• CILT - Member.
• Ability to recognise upskilling opportunities for logistic leadership team and make appropriate decisions on appointments.
• 10+ years in construction.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us.

We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes:

• 22 days of holiday, plus two 'Mace Days' to support work-life balance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Highly competitive maternity and paternity package.
• Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees.
• Season ticket loan.
• Annual health screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval).
• Continuous on the job training and development.
• Cycle to work scheme.

At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees.

Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent.

At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves.

Regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or affiliation to any political party, we embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every Mace person is treated equally, fairly and with respect.

Mace's corporate purpose statement is 'Redefining the boundaries of ambition'.