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Job Summary:


Construction logistics refers to the planning, coordination, and management of vehicle deliveries, the flow of materials, equipment, and people to and from a construction site. It ensures that everything needed for construction arrives at the right place, at the right time, and in the right condition, while minimizing disruption, cost, environmental impact and ensuring safety.



Construction Logistics is a site enabling function which supports, collaborates, and coordinates with all elements of construction, working to support:



Material delivery and storage Site access, egress and traffic management Waste management Health and Safety Communication and Coordination


The apprentice in the Construction Logistician Apprenticeship scheme (Improvement Technician Apprenticeship - NVQ Level 3 will follow a work-based, industry specific, 18 months, formal learning framework provided by Barnet Southgate College and Cidori, Whilst gaining valuable knowledge and experience. This qualification will allow the individual to demonstrate their training for progression in the industry. The learner will gain an understanding and proficiency in all elements of Construction Logistics. The role is aimed at both new entrants to the industry and those seeking to progress their knowledge and experience from within the construction industry. The apprentice will be supported by MDJV to dedicate a minimum of 20% of your contracted hours per week to studies. You will be attending classes in multiple locations to ensure a better understanding of diverse types of works and methods within construction. The Apprentice will provide support and promote awareness and adoption of best practice by the Project Team and Subcontractors, assist in the development and implementation of the MDJV System and report on the performance of the Project.



Upon the completion of the apprenticeship, it is expected the candidate will be qualified for the following roles:

Logistics Site Supervisor, Assistant Site Logistician, Assistant Logistics Coordinator etc

Key Responsibilities:


Key Components of Construction Logistics

Material delivery and storage: Scheduling deliveries to avoid site congestion and ensuring secure, accessible storage. Site access, egress and traffic management: Coordinating vehicle movements to reduce delays and safety risks. Waste management: Efficient removal and recycling of construction waste. Health and safety: Ensuring logistics operations comply with safety regulations. Communication and coordination: Keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned.


Why It's Important

Efficiency: Reduces downtime and delays by ensuring materials and equipment are available when needed. Cost control: Prevents over-ordering, double handling, and storage costs. Safety: Minimizes risks by managing site traffic and material handling. Sustainability: Reduces emissions and waste through optimized transport and recycling. Urban impact: Especially in city projects, good logistics reduces disruption to surrounding communities.


In large-scale or urban projects, construction logistics can be the difference between a smooth operation and a chaotic, delayed build.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

Analytical skills. Problem-solving skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. IT skills eg, Excel and word. Good organisational and time management skills.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

Proficient in MS Office, Power Point Possess competent IT/Computing skills Minimum of level 5-6 in Mathematics & English

Behavioural Competencies:

Ability to work independently. Share knowledge and learning. Collaborative member of a team. Effective communication and active listening. Act professionally. Customer focused. Reliable and accountable. Enthusiastic and self-motivated.

Dragados Values:

Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery. Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders. Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long-term relationships based on mutual trust. Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment. Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.
Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles. Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct (

https://www.dragados.co.uk/html/compliance.html

) that apply to all Dragados employees.