Construction Logistics Manager

Location: Devon

Rate: £350–£450 per day

Contract: Freelance / Contract

Duration: Minimum 2 years anticipated

Start: Immediate

O’Neill & Brennan are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Logistics Manager to join a major construction project in Devon.

This is an excellent long-term freelance opportunity on a large, logistically complex scheme requiring an experienced individual to take ownership of the wider site logistics operation.

The project is already operating with a substantial site workforce, multiple cranes and numerous concurrent work fronts, with activity expected to increase as the scheme progresses.

The successful Senior Logistics Manager will lead a sizeable logistics team, including supervisory-level staff, and will work closely with the wider project management team, subcontractors and supply chain to ensure the site continues to operate safely and efficiently.

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day site logistics operation
• Lead, coordinate and manage a sizeable logistics team, including Logistics Supervisors
• Manage site access, deliveries, material movements, storage and distribution
• Coordinate crane activity and lifting requirements alongside the wider project team
• Develop and maintain effective logistics strategies as the project progresses
• Coordinate logistics requirements across multiple work fronts
• Work closely with project management, subcontractors and the wider supply chain
• Proactively identify logistical constraints and implement practical solutions
• Maintain accurate written records and appropriate audit trails
• Ensure all logistics activities are undertaken safely and efficiently in accordance with site procedures

We are looking for an experienced Logistics Manager / Senior Logistics Manager who can demonstrate:

• A strong background working on major construction projects
• Experience managing large and complex site logistics operations
• Previous responsibility for sizeable logistics teams and supervisory staff
• Strong knowledge of crane coordination, deliveries, access and material movements
• Experience operating within busy, multi-phase construction environments
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management ability
• The confidence to effectively manage differing personalities and challenging situations
• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail
• The discipline to appropriately document instructions, agreements and key decisions
• Appropriate construction qualifications and site certification

Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or major main contractor on large-scale construction projects would be highly advantageous.

£350–£450 per day
, dependent upon experience and suitability.

The priority is securing the right individual, with flexibility available for candidates who can demonstrate the level of experience required to successfully manage a logistics operation of this scale.

There is a minimum of two years’ work anticipated for the right candidate
, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Logistics Manager seeking genuine long-term freelance stability in Devon.

Immediate start available.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation