Job Opportunity: Site Logistics Manager
Job Description:
The ideal candidate for this role will have a proven track record of managing logistics on large-scale construction sites. They will be responsible for overseeing the compound, ensuring all deliveries are coordinated and completed efficiently. The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational skills, strong leadership abilities, and effective communication skills to manage sub-contractors and operatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the compound for all available storage areas on site
* Booking and Coordination of delivery of materials
* Coordinate with Sub Contractors to ensure their understanding of locations for all deliveries from off-site storage facility to the site in a safe manner
* Maintain good organisational skills to ensure deliveries are coming to site in an orderly manner
* Attend pre-start meetings with sub-contractors to ensure they have full understanding of the challenges on-site, storage space and locations and booking of deliveries through the Datascope system
Liaising with Teams:
The Site Logistics Manager will liaise closely with sub-contractors to ensure effective traffic management of all vehicles on-site and deliveries. They will manage contractors' approach to each delivery and ensure all deliveries are complete. Additionally, they will prevent congestion and blockage of site roads, with all loading and unloading of works-related vehicles within the compound.
Leadership Skills:
The successful candidate will have strong, proven leadership skills and experience of managing a team. They will oversee operatives to ensure correct duties and responsibilities of health & safety and work ethics are being followed. Also, they will record and trace labour allocation and work reports.
Required Qualifications:
* Minimum of 3+ years' experience in a similar role on a large-scale construction site
* Strong, proven leadership skills and experience of managing a team
* In-depth practical knowledge of managing loads, storage space, sub-contractors and operatives
* Additional qualifications in AP Crane and Temp Works are advantageous