Job Overview

In this role you will be responsible for coordinating the hiring, allocation, and effective management of plant and equipment for the business. You will be involved with strategic planning, supplier management, innovative equipment solutions, and ensuring compliance with company standards for safety and efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in plant/equipment coordination within construction or engineering sectors
• Strong knowledge of plant planning, supply chain management, and equipment maintenance
• Proven negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant technical or engineering qualification (preferred)
• Demonstrable history in a similar plant advisory, hire desk, or equipment management role
• Ability to conduct detailed site surveys and assess equipment needs
• Experience in contract administration and fostering effective supplier relationships
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards, particularly in installation/dismantling activities
• Proactive and innovate approach to problem solving

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinated the hiring and allocation of plant and equipment across multiple project sites, ensuring timely delivery and optimal resource utilization.

Oversaw all aspects of plant planning, including booking, transport management, scheduling servicing and repairs, and promptly escalating operational issues to site and plant management.

Negotiated and managed annual framework agreements with suppliers, achieving company procurement targets and optimizing cost-efficiency.

Researched, evaluated, and introduced innovative plant and equipment solutions to enhance operational support for current and future projects.

Conducted comprehensive site surveys with management teams to assess project-specific requirements and ensure equipment compliance and suitability.

Administered the supply chain by adhering to company procedures, processing site invoices, and efficiently resolving discrepancies in collaboration with suppliers.

Supervised and ensured the safe installation and dismantling of mast-climbers and hoists throughout all phases of project erection and deconstruction, prioritizing safety and compliance.

Why Bouygues UK:

Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous share scheme
• BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits

Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification. Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.