Principal Consultant – Defence Infrastructure (Logistics)

Overview

In this role you join the Defence Logistics Team to help shape integrated logistics across complex infrastructure programmes. You will work with cross-functional teams to set up robust logistics governance, planning and asset tracking from procurement to operations. You’ll advise clients on efficient transport, warehousing and distribution, and support the development of innovative logistics strategies. This role offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes, reduce risk, and contribute to Defence capability delivery within a global consulting firm.

Responsibilities

• Work with an integrated project team to deliver key client deliverables
• Design and facilitate client workshops and presentations
• Manage client relationships
• Identify and realise business development opportunities
• Contribute to bid proposals
• Support internal initiatives, including programme integration methodologies
• Mentor and, where applicable, line-manage junior staff
• Provide strategic consultancy on logistics and supply chain management
• Develop and implement innovative logistics strategies to improve efficiency
• Advise on best practices in logistics operations (transport, warehousing, distribution)
• Analyze clients’ logistics processes and identify improvements
• Collaborate to design and implement customised logistics solutions
• Support development of logistics-related proposals and presentations
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to offer cutting-edge advice
• Ensure compliance with relevant logistics regulations and standards
• Support integrated best-in-class construction/logistics delivery planning service offer

Key requirements

• Knowledge of logistic principles and processes (S&OP, JIT)
• Understanding of planning and development of major projects
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations, RIBA stages, NEC 4 options
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to learning and development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• High attention to detail
• Outcomes-focused
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Energetic and passionate
• Defence background desirable but not essential

• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Leadership
• S&OP
• Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery
• CDM regulations

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