The Client

Established 40 years ago, our client is recognised as a market leading mechanical and electrical contractor throughout London and south east. With a specialism in commercial office, residential and datacentres projects, they also work in public, retail, health, education, leisure and pharmaceutical sectors. Their experience ranges from small work contracts circa £500k to major projects in excess of £40M.

Key to their success is the development of good working relationships with their clients. As a result, they benefit from a large amount of repeat business. Their client base includes main contractors such as: Lend Lease, Sir Robert McAlpine, ISg and McLaren. They also have excellent relationships with end users.

As a result of investment and improving market conditions the business has recently secured a number of key project wins. Their 2024 turnover is expected to be in-excess of £150M. As a result, they are actively looking to recruit for their operational team.

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Strategically planning, directing, and optimising the full order cycle.
• Liaising daily with Principal Contractors and Subcontractors to ensure all project updates and changes are accounted for and do not interrupt the schedule of works.
• Supervision, coaching and training of labourers.
• Liaising with suppliers and booking the delivery of goods as per project schedule ensuring costs and timeline targets are met
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.
• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements.
• Managing offloading of vehicles to ensure integrity of goods and safety requirements during offloading.
• Ensuring all environmental commitments within the supply chain are met.
• Responsible for the management of all storage areas.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all connected with the logistics process.
• Attend site logistics meetings, liaising and developing strategies for more efficient management of site and delivery of the project program.
• Carrying out daily inspections/sign offs on plant and equipment and keeping records.
• Attending meetings/daily briefings/tool box talks/ site walks as necessary
• Keeping accurate records of all deliveries/inductions/plant/pat testing/equipment/H&S docs.
• Must be competent using a computer including word/excel documents and various online programs/portals.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in mechanical and electrical packages
• Computer Literate and accustomed to using MS and site management software
•  Numeracy and ability to understand numerical data
•  Display ‘Be Safe’ attitude and behaviours
• Ability to work as a team and on own initiative
• Attitude for compliance and good attention to detail
• Articulate, confident and assertive
• Good standard of verbal reasoning skills
• Robust and resilient, able to absorb pressure and respond positively
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and on own initiative
• A comprehensive understanding of stock rotation
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads