Transport Manager

The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimising all logistics activities to support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of the project. Working closely with project teams, supply chain partners, subcontractors, and external stakeholders, the role ensures the effective movement of people, plant, materials, and equipment while maintaining compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and transport requirements.

This position requires a proactive leader with strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills who can drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high standards of performance within a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project logistics operations, including supply chain coordination, transport management, stores management, and site logistics planning.

• Develop and implement logistics strategies that support programme delivery, maximise efficiency, and minimise disruption to construction activities.

• Plan and manage site logistics infrastructure, including access routes, traffic management, site accommodation, security arrangements, lifting operations, temporary services, material storage, and waste management.

• Coordinate the movement of labour, plant, materials, equipment, and deliveries to ensure construction activities are fully supported and programme objectives are achieved.

• Manage all internal and external traffic management activities, ensuring road networks, access points, and vehicle movements are safe, compliant, and efficient.

• Ensure logistics operations protect the workforce, the public, project assets, and vulnerable road users from transport-related risks.

• Establish and maintain systems for vehicle compliance, defect reporting, load management, delivery scheduling, and logistics record keeping.

• Ensure all drivers, vehicles, suppliers, and subcontractors meet project and legislative requirements before accessing site.

• Maintain compliance with transport legislation, traffic management requirements, security regulations, and company policies and procedures.

• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture by conducting inspections, audits, risk assessments, and regular performance reviews.

• Develop and deliver logistics inductions, toolbox talks, training programmes, and awareness campaigns to improve workforce competence and compliance.

• Manage logistics service providers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure performance, quality, safety, and value-for-money objectives are achieved.

• Collaborate with project management, planning, procurement, commercial, and construction teams to identify solutions, mitigate risks, and optimise project delivery.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, local authorities, emergency services, transport agencies, and other key stakeholders.

• Manage project communications relating to logistics, including signage, noticeboards, reporting systems, and workforce communications.

• Lead, mentor, and develop logistics personnel, supporting recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and professional development.

• Identify and implement opportunities for operational improvement, cost reduction, innovation, sustainability, and increased project profitability.

• Capture, share, and embed lessons learned and best practices across projects and the wider business to drive continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience managing logistics operations on major construction, infrastructure, civil engineering, or complex project environments.

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project delivery processes, and site-based logistics operations.

• Extensive knowledge of transport legislation, traffic management requirements, and logistics compliance standards, including regulations applicable within Scotland.

• Relevant qualification in logistics, traffic management, supply chain management, construction management, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrable track record of improving operational performance, reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, and delivering successful project outcomes.

• Commercially aware with an understanding of procurement processes, contracts, and project controls.

• Excellent organisational, planning, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

• Strong communication and relationship management skills, capable of influencing and collaborating at all levels.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and logistics management systems.

• Committed to health, safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.