Construction Logistics Distribution Lead

Posted:
2/17/2026, 10:11:14 PM

Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes , plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity

We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish.

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects ‘clean energy’ benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

The Construction Logistics Distribution Lead (CLDL) is responsible for overseeing and optimising the Final Mile Logistics (FML) distribution strategy to manage the logistics flow of permanent material from arrival at site through to the construction areas. This single role ensures seamless, centralised coordination of material deliveries to designated areas within Hinkley Point C. The CLDL is accountable for aligning distribution activities with project timelines, maintaining safety and compliance standards, and driving operational efficiency. By streamlining last-mile delivery processes, the role plays a critical part in ensuring construction milestones are met and resources are effectively allocated. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Champion best practice and behaviours across Construction Logistics and at all levels; continuous development of Logistics approach by capturing and sharing operational experience and learning

  • Review and ratify information and insights for onward communication to key stakeholders providing visibility of reporting from a local level.

  • Analyse and assimilate information to identify key risks and make evidence-based decisions to drive Logistics strategy using a pragmatic and systematic approach with the ability to think clearly under pressure

  • Deliver clear and concise Executive level insights to drive robust decision-making utilising commercial and technical information to influence decisions which support robust management of the logistics

  • Apply fundamental project and business project controls principles and interfaces with wider management processes with an ability to effectively lead outcome driven sessions with cross-functional teams

  • Oversee the updates to schedule and cost resulting from changes in forecasting and trends and works with other functional areas in understanding the impact and mitigation solutions of key risks

Education, Experience and Skills:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience

  • Preferrable for Logistics Specific Qualifications or equivalent industry experience

  • Manager level experience leading a Logistics team in a complex, highly regulated industry (ideally nuclear, aerospace, logistics construction, large infrastructure logistics or energy) working in a role, which requires active integration management and senior level influencing with multiple stakeholders

  • Experience of practical application of Logistics frameworks and methodologies, and how they are applied in infrastructure projects to deliver positive business outcomes

  • Expert in Logistics technology solutions with experience of managing the implementation and effective delivery of complex projects using these software solutions

  • Proven leadership experience and experience of supporting a team to maximise the delivery of a team

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.