Logistics Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Logistics Manager to join a major construction project in Nine Elms, London.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the overall site logistics operation, working in a busy, high-traffic environment with significant vehicle movements, deliveries and pedestrian activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day logistics operation across the construction site.
• Coordinate and control heavy traffic and vehicle movements around the site.
• Manage deliveries, loading/unloading areas and site access.
• Coordinate banksmen, traffic marshals, logistics supervisors and labourers.
• Plan delivery schedules and ensure vehicles arrive safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and site management.
• Maintain safe pedestrian and vehicle segregation.
• Manage site logistics plans and ensure they are followed.
• Monitor site housekeeping, storage and material movements.
• Lead and manage the logistics team.
• Ensure all logistics activities comply with site Health & Safety requirements.
• Attend logistics and site coordination meetings.
• Resolve day-to-day access, delivery and traffic issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Logistics Manager on a major construction project.
• Previous experience working in Nine Elms, Vauxhall, Battersea or similarly high-traffic London locations would be highly desirable.
• Strong experience managing heavy vehicle movements and complex site logistics.
• Experience managing a team of logistics operatives.
• Good knowledge of construction site Health & Safety.
• CSCS required; SMSTS/SSSTS and CPCS/NPORS advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliveries and competing site requirements.
• Experience working for a main contractor preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Logistics Manager who is comfortable managing complex logistics operations and heavy traffic movements on a major London construction project.