Logistics Lead / Senior Logistics Manager

Logitics Lead / Senior Logistics Manager – Major Infrastructure (Nuclear)

Location: Orwell, Ipswich
Salary: £80,000 – £100,000 per annum (DOE)
Type: Permanent (but freelance also considered)

We are recruiting for a Senior Logistics Manager to support logistics operations on a major nuclear infrastructure programme in the Ipswich area.

This is a permanent role based out of an established project office, working closely with site and delivery teams to manage and coordinate logistics across multiple workstreams in a highly regulated environment.

The is a senior role, ideal for an experienced logistics professional who has delivered complex construction or infrastructure projects and is comfortable operating in a safety‑critical, high‑compliance setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day and strategic logistics operations supporting a major nuclear construction programme
• Coordinate site logistics, access, materials flow, laydown areas and sequencing
• Oversee logistics teams, supervisors and coordinators across site and support functions
• Work closely with construction, HSE, planning and delivery teams
• Implement and maintain logistics plans, processes and controls
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, security and site procedures
• Identify and mitigate logistics risks and constraints
• Drive continuous improvement in logistics efficiency and performance
• Provide clear reporting on logistics activity, resourcing and issues

About You

• Strong experience in logistics management within major construction or infrastructure projects
• Comfortable working in regulated or safety‑critical environments (nuclear, rail, utilities, defence, major civils, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Confident leading logistics teams and interfacing with senior project staff
• Organised, proactive, and solution‑focused

Essential Experience

• Senior logistics role on complex construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of construction logistics, materials management and access planning
• Excellent health & safety awareness
• Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

• £80,000 – £100,000 salary, dependent on experience
• Attractive benefits package including £2,500 p.m lodge allowance (gross)
• Car Allowance (£6,000)
• Permanent role on a nationally significant infrastructure project
• Long‑term work with a strong, established delivery organisation
• Clear scope, responsibility and visibility within the project
• Required in the office 3-4 days per week initially with flexibility after this.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced logistics professional looking for a long‑term permanent role on a flagship infrastructure project, we’d welcome a confidential discussion.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.