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Balfour Beatty have an exciting new opportunity for a Logistics Manager to join our Viking Link Project

You will provide overall control, management and take sole responsibility for the project logistics and assist Project Managers in the management of the logistics required to deliver sections of a larger scale project.

What you'll be doing

• Overall responsibility for the successful management of the project logistics required to support the day to day delivery of construction activities across the project
• Set in place process and procedures for the management of logistic items including; Welfare facilities, consumables, plant and equipment and the management of these process and procedures including KPI reporting
• Awareness of budget, cost control and cost recovery, ensuring that expenditure is in line with the contract budget and that resources are utilised efficiently
• Procurement of multiple packages to meet logistical requirements including negotiating deals with supply chain partners
• Planning of all logistical activities over project life cycle
• Management of the mobilisation and demobilisation of multiple welfare facilities at project construction compounds including procurement and programming of utility service connection
• Liaison with multiple site teams to understand requirements and putting solutions in place
• Management of Site Security and liaison with emergency services
• Stakeholder engagement & management including Local Highway Authorities and Port Authorities
• Organising & liaison with consultants for traffic management plans, air quality & noise monitoring plans and implementation of the plans
• Ensure all team members are fully inducted and carry out role specific requirements, identifying opportunities for improvement

Who we're looking for

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beattys Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UKs most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com