Logistics Manager

We are recruiting a Freelance Logistics Manager on a large Data Centre build in High Wycombe.

Role Purpose

The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling all site logistics to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely movement of personnel, materials, plant, and vehicles on a large, fast-paced data centre project. Working for the main contractor, the role is critical to maintaining programme, minimising disruption, and ensuring compliance with site safety and security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all daily site logistics operations, including multiple scheduled deliveries and collections.
• Coordinate delivery booking systems, traffic management, and vehicle movements to prevent congestion.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, security, and site management to ensure materials are delivered to the correct locations at the right time.
• Supervise logistics personnel, traffic marshals, and gate operations.
• Develop and maintain logistics plans, delivery schedules, and site access arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and security requirements, including segregation of pedestrians and vehicles.
• Monitor storage areas, material handling, waste management, and housekeeping standards.
• Attend daily coordination meetings and communicate logistics constraints and solutions to the project team.
• Investigate logistics-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, plant movements, and logistics performance.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience managing logistics on large-scale construction projects, ideally data centres or similar complex developments.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Experience managing high volumes of daily deliveries in a live construction environment.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, site operations, and temporary works relating to logistics.
• SMSTS (preferred), CSCS, and First Aid qualifications desirable.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and logistics planning systems.

Success Measures

• Safe and efficient management of all site logistics.
• Minimal delivery delays or site congestion.
• High standards of housekeeping and site organisation.
• Full compliance with health, safety, and security procedures.
• Positive collaboration with the project team, subcontractors, and suppliers to support programme delivery

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