Logistics Co-ordinator
We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.
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
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion.Balfour Beatty is also 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
About the role
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Logistics Coordinator to join our Highways – Production Hub team. The Logistics Coordinator will oversee and manage the daily coordination of logistics resource streams on a project, working closely with other coordinators to ensure smooth operations.This includes managing materials, plant, haulage, site vehicles, storage, delivery, labour, facilities, and security. Your role will be key in maintaining and improving key supply chain relationships to ensure work is completed efficiently. You will also support the implementation of a digital approach to logistics delivery.
As part of this role, you'll collaborate across various project disciplines, including Operations, HSES, Quality, Design & Engineering, Planning, Commercial, Procurement, and Site Support, ensuring the safe, controlled, and timely coordination of resources to meet project targets.
What you'll be doing
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a sub-section of logistics resource streams, acting as the go-to person for these areas.
- Support the Logistics Manager with daily project operations, highlighting challenges, concerns, and successes.
- Identify risks and opportunities within the logistics resource streams and actively address them.
- Uphold HSES standards by maintaining a focus on Zero Harm and engaging with supply chain partners for continuous safety improvement.
- Oversee the movement of resources to and from the site, ensuring accurate digital record-keeping.
- Ensure that company standards, procedures, and processes are consistently followed.
- Extract resource requirements from construction programmes, working closely with the Operations team to ensure alignment with the supply chain.
- Attend relevant meetings to keep all stakeholders informed about logistics resource streams.
- Provide data and insights to Operations, Commercial, Site Support, and Finance teams to improve project outcomes.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination with the site team and other operational teams.
Who we're looking for
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience or knowledge of logistics and supply chain activities within the construction industry.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite, particularly Excel, and a willingness to learn and operate new digital systems.
- Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with different audiences.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills to deliver operational efficiency and excellence.
- Experience with data management and record-keeping to maintain accurate records.
Desirable Qualifications & Skills:
- Previous experience in a construction environment.
- Valid CSCS card.
- Supply Chain Management experience, including customer and supplier relationship management.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s 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 wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s 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 Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do.We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.
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
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion.Balfour Beatty is also 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