Ocimar Taroco

London Stansted Airport Expansion Project

• Lead logistics operations across 5 active construction zones within a live airport environment, supporting delivery of the £150 million terminal extension as part of MAG's £1.1 billion airport transformation programmed.
• Manage a team of Traffic Marshals, Gatemen, Escort Drivers and Logistics Operatives, ensuring safe vehicle movements and compliance with airport security protocols.
• Coordinate daily deliveries, collections, escorts and workforce movements, maintaining uninterrupted construction activities across multiple work fronts.
• Developed and implemented site-wide traffic management strategies, including vehicle holding areas, convoy movements, pedestrian segregation, road closures and access control procedures.
  Established a centralised driver induction and compliance process, improving control of airside and landside vehicle movements and reducing unauthorised site access risks.
• Coordinate logistics activities with MAG, Farrans, subcontractors, suppliers and airport stakeholders, ensuring operational requirements are met without disruption to airport activities.
  Produce and maintain logistics drawings, traffic management plans, compound layouts, vehicle routing plans and operational site plans using AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Manage logistics infrastructure including welfare facilities, storage compounds, temporary access routes, plant operations and material distribution areas.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with airport regulations, company procedures and UK construction legislation.
• Monitor workforce allocation, delivery schedules and resource requirements, supporting programme milestones and improving operational efficiency.
• Coordinate waste management and material handling operations, maintaining safe working areas and environmental compliance standards.
  Manage emergency arrangements, fire safety controls, assembly points and site security measures across multiple operational areas.
• Maintain operational records, permits, inspection registers and compliance documentation using digital construction management systems.
  Support project teams by identifying logistical constraints and implementing practical solutions to maintain productivity and programme performance.
• Contributed to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure works within one of the UK's busiest international airports while maintaining strict security and operational compliance standards.

Key Achievements

• Supported delivery of a £150 million terminal extension project within a live operational airport environment.
• Managed logistics activities across multiple concurrent work areas while maintaining compliance with airport security and HSE requirements.
  Implemented improved traffic management and driver induction procedures, enhancing operational control and site safety.
• Produced logistics and traffic management drawings used to coordinate vehicle movements, deliveries and workforce access across the project.
  

Orchestrate and lead comprehensive logistics and construction operations for major urban developments, integrating waste management, material storage, tower crane scheduling, DABS implementation, site set-up and site security into seamless project delivery. In addition to logistics leadership, take ownership of wider construction management responsibilities including workforce supervision, subcontractor coordination, quality control and programme monitoring, ensuring full alignment with project milestones, budgets and HSE standards.

Carry out Temporary Works coordination duties in accordance with BS 5975, including weekly Temporary Works inspections, review of Temporary Works designs, maintaining the Temporary Works Register and coordinating with designers, engineers and site teams throughout the installation, inspection, maintenance and safe removal of Temporary Works structures.

Develop strong working relationships with local authorities, clients and key stakeholders, securing permits, traffic management approvals and regulatory compliance. Consistently drive measurable efficiencies by streamlining workflows, optimising material flow and proactively resolving operational challenges, resulting in reduced costs, safer sites and improved programme performance.

• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Developed comprehensive project plans that aligned with client objectives and timelines.
• Facilitated workshops to identify client needs and drive consensus among stakeholders.
• Implemented project management methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of processes.

• Directed construction delivery from mobilisation to handover. Oversaw subcontractor compliance, safety, quality control, and procurement management

• Supervised day-to-day site operations across multiple work areas, ensuring activities were delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project programmes.
• Coordinated subcontractors, direct labour and specialist trades to maintain workflow continuity and achieve key project milestones.
• Managed material deliveries, storage areas and distribution strategies, ensuring timely availability of resources while minimising site congestion.
  Planned and monitored workforce allocation, labour requirements and productivity levels to maximise operational efficiency.
• Liaised with project managers, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors to resolve operational challenges and maintain programme objectives.
  Implemented and enforced Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures, conducting regular site inspections and addressing non-conformances.
• Coordinated site logistics, access arrangements, vehicle movements and traffic management to ensure safe operations within constrained working environments.
• Monitored site progress, identified potential delays and implemented corrective actions to maintain programme performance.
• Maintained accurate records, permits, inspections and operational documentation in line with company and client requirements.
  Supported project delivery through effective planning, communication and stakeholder management, ensuring high standards of quality, safety and operational excellence.

Performed diverse roles including hoist operation, A-73, traffic marshalling, labour support, and material handling to maintain efficient site logistics across multiple projects