Logisitcs Manager in Newham, Greater London

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee and coordinate all site logistics activities on a major data centre construction project in East London.

Working for the CSA Main Contractor, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of materials, plant, equipment and personnel, supporting the delivery of the Civil, Structural and Architectural works in line with the construction programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the site Construction Logistics Plan.

• Manage site access, traffic routes, delivery bookings and vehicle movements.

• Coordinate material deliveries, unloading, storage and distribution across the project.

• Oversee logistics operations supporting groundworks, concrete, steelwork, roofing, cladding and external works.

• Coordinate crane usage, lifting activities and shared plant with appointed personnel.

• Manage logistics subcontractors, traffic marshals, banksmen and logistics operatives.

• Liaise with CSA subcontractors, construction managers and MEP contractors to coordinate site activities.

• Maintain site housekeeping, waste management and material storage standards.

• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, traffic management plans and relevant legislation.

• Produce short-term logistics lookahead plans aligned with the construction programme.

• Identify and resolve logistical constraints to minimise disruption and delays.

• Support phased handovers and coordination with follow-on trades.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction logistics management.

• Previous experience working for a main contractor on large-scale construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of CSA construction activities and sequencing.

• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and high-volume site deliveries.

• Good understanding of lifting operations, traffic management and site safety.

• SMSTS and appropriate CSCS card preferred.

• Previous data centre or mission-critical project experience highly desirable.

• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, hands-on Logistics Manager capable of managing a busy construction site, coordinating multiple trades and ensuring logistics operations run safely and efficiently without impacting programme delivery.