Logistics Manager
Equans Data Centres is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager, to join our expanding team to support the delivery of cutting-edge data centre solutions in High Wycombe and across the UK.
The Logistics Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing all logistical operations, multi-labour, waste management and site security for the efficient and well-organised day-to-day operation of the project in respect of health, safety, environmental, sustainability and quality standards.
The successful candidate will ensure efficient co-ordination of materials, equipment and inventory to meet project timelines whilst maintaining cost effectiveness and compliance with company standards.
What you will deliver?
* Plan, implement and manage logistics strategies for all logistical operations in relation to deliveries, access and egress, compliance and coordination with site security requirements, plus all logistical operations in relation to waste management, ensuring compliance with company plans.
* Co-ordinate with procurement, project managers and/or project directors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure the co-ordinated delivery of materials and equipment.
* Monitor inventory levels, conduct regular audits and optimise stock control, where applicable, to reduce waste and improve turnaround times.
* Carry out regular inspection of the site/working areas in relation to good housekeeping, security, environmental standards and health & safety.
* Work as part of the project team to ensure that works do not commence before Risk Assessments, Task Safety Plans and Method Statements are issued and approved.
* Work with the project team to ensure that all activities critical to the success of the site are executed, managed and delivered to the agreed programme and standards required to achieve the aims of the project team.
* Support cross-functional teams during large-scale project mobilisations, ensuring seamless logistics integration.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data and digital tools.
* Implement health, safety and environmental compliance standard to all logistics activities.
What we can offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
* 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
* Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
* Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
* Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
* Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
* Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the + community), RISE (representing people from backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Professionals.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we looking for?
* Knowledge of inventory management and procurement processes
* Ability to understand and retain knowledge
* Demonstrates strong attention to detail and produces accurate work
* An understanding of lifting operations
* Methodical and process driven
* Commitment to safety, quality and sustainability in logistics operations
* Experience working for a construction main contractor or large subcontractor is desirable
* Experience working on large-scale construction projects
* IT knowledge with the ability to provide accurate information on inventory
Who are we?
We are a strategic data centre partner delivering every aspect of general contractor design, build, and commissioning for major data centres across Europe to provide new build, fit-out, complex retrofit, and upgrade through one point of contact.
Leveraging decades of experience with Bouygues Energies & Services and Equans in data centres, we deliver to every aspect of client needs through sustainability, health and safety, and wider engineering considerations. At Equans Data Centres, we’re unique in our ability to bring clients complete in-house expertise across many facets of consulting, architecture, construction, and engineering. We are a true combination of global standardisation and local on-the-ground expert teams in every key European country to ensure the right level of localisation. We have total control of our supply chain, with the robustness of a global and European leader in construction behind us. And our most highly qualified and expert teams are focused on client success above all.
This enables us to deliver data centres with the best possible quality, speed to delivery, and high repeatability and scalability – to realise client needs for cost transparency, low risk, continual availability, innovation, and certainty of planning and outcomes.
With more than 1,200 highly skilled employees, across 8 European countries, Equans has delivered over 300,000m2 of data halls, exceeding 500MW of IT space for major Data Centres providers such as VIRTUS Data Centres, Digital Reality, Equinix, Vantage Data Centres, Stack Infrastructure, Cloud HQ and many others.
Equans Data Centres is positioned to meet and exceed the increasingly demanding planning and capacity needs of hyperscaler and colocation businesses across Europe.
What’s next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. and is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.
You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the + community), RISE (representing people from backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Professionals.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers