Logistics Manager

London – Site Based 

About the Company

Our client is a leading UK specialist contractor delivering complex engineering, construction and infrastructure projects across highly regulated environments. With decades of experience operating in constrained and technically demanding settings, they are known for their strong safety culture, technical capability and collaborative approach to project delivery.

The business places real value on its people, encouraging ownership, innovation and high standards across everything they do. This is an opportunity to join a forward‑thinking contractor working on projects of national significance.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead the planning and delivery of logistics for a complex airside construction project within a live airport environment. This is a critical role requiring deep airside experience, excellent coordination skills and the confidence to manage logistics operations in a highly regulated, operationally sensitive setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a project-specific logistics plan aligned with programme and construction sequencing
• Plan and manage laydown areas, storage solutions and delivery zones in coordination with construction and design teams
• Manage all logistics bookings via the airport’s online booking system, ensuring compliance with security, scheduling and operational requirements
• Coordinate vehicle access, delivery timings and load configurations to maintain efficient site flow
• Track and report all scheduled deliveries, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures
• Lead the booking, inspection and coordination of all airside-bound materials and equipment
• Ensure delivery documentation, load security and vehicle details meet airport compliance standards
• Liaise with suppliers, hauliers and airport stakeholders to resolve issues and minimise delays
• Manage and coordinate logistics operatives, ensuring safe movement of materials from laydown areas to workfaces
• Work closely with construction, design and H&S teams to align logistics planning with safe systems of work
• Attend coordination meetings and provide input on access strategies, hoisting, craneage and temporary storage
• Support the development of phased logistics layouts and traffic management plans for live airside operations

Requirements

• 10–15 years’ logistics experience, with substantial experience in live airport / airside environments
• Strong understanding of airside constraints including security, access control and operational coordination
• Proven experience delivering logistics plans on complex, constrained or high‑risk construction projects
• Experience managing logistics bookings and compliance within heavily regulated environments
• Strong people management skills with a focus on safety and programme delivery
• Highly organised, proactive and solution-focused
• Confident communicator able to work under pressure with multiple stakeholders
• Solid understanding of health & safety requirements
• Competent IT skills, including logistics systems and MS Office
• Valid CSCS card essential; airside or airport accreditations highly desirable

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile, technically challenging project within one of the most demanding construction environments in the UK. You’ll be joining a contractor that values expertise, collaboration and high performance, offering long-term career development on major infrastructure schemes.

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