Operations Director - Logistics

London, England, United Kingdom

4/15/2025

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.

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• 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. This will include the arrangements for handing over of the ACA & TCA between the parties.
• 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. Learning from HPC and HS2 are both key inputs to the management of Sizewell.
• 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 whilst ensuring the business and its shareholders are protected at all times.
• 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 and information is provided to the Mace Logistics Business Unit Director and Commercial Director to make informed decision as to winning work.
• Implements stringent risk management procedures throughout operational delivery ensuring that the business eliminates, mitigates or manages risk appropriately with go/no go approach.
• Manages Clients briefs, to draw up action plan and proposal, drawing on relevant Mace experts where necessary.
• 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 e.g. Labour supply, temporary services, material suppliers.
• Assists in developing a procurement strategy for Mace Logistics central and Projects and gain approval of Business Unit Director and SCM. Responsible for Contract Management and delivery of suppliers performance.
• 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. Ensures individual contracts have leadership and resources to achieve successful commission delivery.
• Provides coaching and “hands on” leadership to production staff to ensure compliance and approach in line with company objectives ensuring clear accountabilities on each contract.
• 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 and providing net contribution to the business. Ensures all Contracts implement the Mace : Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Policies.
• 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 including Business Performance Measurement and Management.
• Co-ordinates and submits monthly reports to Mace Logistics Business Unit Director.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
  
  

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 opportunites 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. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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