Location: Aberdeen
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 05 November 2026
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 0830-1630
ASCO Workforce Solutions are seeking an experienced project logistics specialist and business leader to drive the growth of its UK project logistics business.
Building on established energy and offshore customer relationships and ASCO's integrated freight, customs and logistics capabilities, you will develop new business, deliver complex project cargo solutions and strengthen the organisation through effective leadership and accountable management. You will also identify opportunities in selected renewables, infrastructure, industrial, defence and aerospace markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver the business strategy, taking ownership of P&L performance, revenue growth, profitability and cash discipline.
- Lead, develop and empower managers, setting clear objectives, delegating accountability and driving performance improvement.
- Win new customers and contracts, working with dedicated Business Development resource to identify opportunities, open new markets, lead strategic bids and convert the pipeline into sustainable business growth.
- Oversee complex project cargo solutions, including out of gauge (OOG), heavy lift, breakbulk and chartering, ensuring technical feasibility, safe delivery and effective risk management.
- Strengthen commercial controls, costing, project delivery, partner capability and customer retention.
- Build strong relationships with project owners, EPCs, OEMs, carriers and specialist partners, while collaborating with the Head of Ship Agency - UK, and wider ASCO teams to develop integrated customer solutions.
Minimum Competencies & Experience:
- Extensive UK, European and international project logistics experience, including complex project cargo, OOG, heavy lift, breakbulk, chartering operations and Global Freight Forwarding.
- Proven senior leadership experience, with accountability for business performance, P&L management, team development and operational improvement.
- Demonstrable success in business development, securing new customers, winning major contracts and delivering profitable growth.
- Strong industry networks and established relationships with project owners, EPCs, OEMs, carriers and specialist logistics partners.
- Sound technical and commercial judgement, with experience managing complex logistics solutions, contractual requirements, project risks and delivery challenges.
- Ability to identify new market opportunities, develop commercially viable solutions and build high-performing teams while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Experience within the energy and offshore sectors is highly desirable.
Qualifications & Professional Development:
- Relevant academic or professional qualifications in Logistics.
- Supply Chain Management.
- Business or Engineering (such as HNC/HND, degree, CILT or CIPS) are desirable.
- Substantial relevant industry experience will be considered equally.
- Senior level project logistics leadership.
- Commercial and P&L accountability.
- Complex project cargo experience.
Your Impact
You will have the opportunity to shape the future of ASCO's UK project logistics business, building on our established energy customer base while expanding into new sectors and service opportunities.
You will establish clear growth priorities, develop a targeted new business development strategy and build a strong, sustainable pipeline. Working closely with senior leadership and dedicated Business Development colleagues, you will be accountable for converting opportunities into new business, opening new markets, expanding customer relationships and establishing a strong, capable team that delivers consistently while maintaining financial performance and commercial discipline.