Senior Logistics Manager - Major Construction Programme

# Senior Logistics Manager - Major UK Construction Programme

Location:

South West UKSalary:
120,000 GBP + Bonus / Package Type:
Full-time

Experience:

Senior Level Posted about 1 month agoVETWORK## Job description

Senior Logistics Manager Major UK Construction Programme Full-Time | Permanent | Site-BasedVETWORK is supporting a leading construction and project delivery business with the urgent appointment of a highly experienced Senior Logistics Manager to support a major UK construction programme.

This is a senior site-based logistics leadership role requiring an outstanding construction logistics professional with the experience, presence and capability to manage complex site logistics across a demanding, high-profile project environment.

The successful candidate must be highly organised, commercially aware, operationally disciplined and capable of leading logistics strategy, planning and execution kage  Salary: £120,000 per annum  Discretionary bonus: 10–12% of annual salary  Additional package:
Very strong wider benefits package  Working pattern:
Site-based, Monday to Friday

Hours:

7:00am – 7:00pm  Hybrid working:
Not available  Start:
Urgent requirement

The Role The Senior Logistics Manager will take responsibility for the planning, management and control of site logistics across a major construction environment.

You will oversee all logistics strategy, site access, movement of materials, laydown areas, traffic management, plant coordination, delivery scheduling, welfare logistics, security interfaces and general site movement planning.

This is a hands-on senior leadership position for someone who can operate at both strategic and operational level. You will be expected to lead from the front, maintain full control of site logistics and ensure that construction teams, subcontractors, suppliers and delivery partners are properly coordinated.

The role will include direct management of two Logistics Managers, ensuring they are effectively supported, directed and held accountable for performance across their respective areas.

Key Responsibilities  Lead the overall logistics strategy for a major construction project.  Manage all day-to-day site logistics operations.  Oversee two Logistics Managers and ensure strong performance across the wider logistics function.  Develop and maintain site logistics plans, phasing strategies and movement plans.  Manage site access, delivery routes, traffic flows, laydown areas and material movement.  Coordinate logistics requirements with construction, project management, commercial, planning and HSE teams.  

Ensure delivery schedules are aligned with the construction programme.  Manage supplier, subcontractor and haulier interfaces.  Maintain control of material deliveries, storage, lifting coordination and distribution across site.  Support craneage, plant movement, temporary works and high-risk logistics planning where required.  Oversee site security, gate control, permits, vehicle booking systems and access management.  Ensure logistics operations are delivered safely and in accordance with project HSE requirements.  

Identify risks, bottlenecks and constraints that could impact programme delivery.  Produce logistics reports, dashboards and updates for senior project leadership.  Drive continuous improvement across logistics performance, safety, cost and efficiency.  Ensure site logistics supports productivity and does not become a blocker to delivery.  Maintain excellent communication with senior stakeholders, subcontractors and site teams.  Set clear standards for discipline, safety, organisation and professionalism across all logistics operations.

Candidate Requirements The successful candidate must be an exceptional construction logistics professional with extensive experience in complex project environments.

Essential experience includes:  Proven experience as a Senior Logistics Manager, Logistics Lead, Logistics Director, Construction Logistics Manager or similar.  Strong background in major construction, infrastructure, industrial, logistics, data centre, energy, defence, advanced manufacturing or large-scale building projects.  Experience managing site logistics on complex, fast-moving construction programmes.  Previous responsibility for logistics strategy, site access, traffic management, delivery planning, material movement and laydown control.  

Strong leadership experience, including managing logistics teams and subcontractors.  Ability to work effectively with Project Directors,…