Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

Location - Birmingham

Project - HS2 Enabling Works

Day Rate - £370 per day (12 month contract)

My client are currently looking for a Logistics Manager to join their team on a 12 month contract basis. This role is working for one of the JV's on the HS2 Enabling Works.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics and Planning

Head up the Logistics team and directly Lead the administrative and assurance side of the route wide logistics team
Works closely with and shares certain responsibilities with the Logistics Manager in charge of the operational aspects of the department
Accountable for the implementation of the Construction Logistics Strategy and its approval with the Employer. Supervise compliance including by the use of (and adherence to) Construction Logistics Plans and Site Access Plans; in line with HS2 requirements
Accountable for quality assurance through the management and support provided to the Logistics Documentation Manager
Produce and manage a plan for monitoring and measuring supply chain compliance
Report to the Project Services Manager and ACT as a single point of contact with HS2 relating to Logistics matters
Work with the Sector Delivery leads to ensure the level of service is satisfactory and in accordance with expectations
Manage the JV & HS2 project deliverables through liaison and interface with TM Lead, WPM's, Sectors Leads etc and third parties
Oversight of all training requirements within the team, Fusion and the supply chain
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, Highway Authorities, Local Authorities, HS2, consultants and Supply Chain etc
Attend monthly Client lead Logistics forums
Attend Traffic Liaison Groups (TLG), Community Engagement and other meetings (as required)
Manage compliance monitoring and reporting from VMPS (Vehicle Management Planning System: online booking & reporting system) including follow up actions and interface with suppliers to ensure improved performance. Prior to the VMPS being available; oversee the paper based system. Through the team.
Provide Logistics and work schedule updates to HS2, Highway Authorities and stakeholders
Provide Logistics and work schedule updates to HS2, Highway Authorities and stakeholders
Manage routine or exceptional KPI reports
Establish and analyse the cumulative impacts of Logistics movements, also develop and implement measures to reduce those impacts
Manage (Logistics related) personnel bookings for corporate and site inductions and staff training
For Logistics 'Planning', 'Reporting' and 'Administration' carry out other duties as requiredWorking Environment

Office role
Logistics experience not necessary as there is a strong knowledge and experience base within the team already
Key skills: communication at a senior level, Client engagement, Compliance aware, Confident, Self-assured, adaptable, contractual awareness, External communicator, Leadership, management of teams
Opportunities for personal progression, including training on project specific tasksIf you feel as if this is the role for you, please apply now and we will be in contact to discuss further.

We look forward to hearing from you