Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager - United Kingdom Position: Logistics Manager Location: Onsite – London, United Kingdom Permanent / Freelance available Company Description We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to join the project delivery team on a large-scale, fast-track data centre project in London. The Logistics Manager will take overall responsibility for the planning, coordination and day-to-day management of site logistics, ensuring that personnel, materials, plant and equipment can move safely and efficiently throughout the project. This is a key site-based role requiring close coordination with the CSA, Mechanical, Electrical and Commissioning teams, as well as multiple subcontractors operating within a complex construction environment. The successful candidate will be expected to take a proactive approach to logistics, identifying constraints in advance and ensuring logistics activities support rather than restrict the construction and commissioning programme. Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the project Site Logistics Plan and Traffic Management Plan.
• Take ownership of the overall day-to-day site logistics operation.
• Manage and coordinate all site deliveries, including booking systems, delivery routes, unloading areas and material distribution.
• Produce and maintain 2–6 week logistics look-ahead schedules aligned with the construction programme.
• Coordinate major plant and equipment deliveries including generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, batteries, PDUs, CRAHs, AHUs, pumps, busbar and other critical equipment.
• Coordinate craneage, lifting operations, hoists, forklifts, telehandlers and specialist material movements with the relevant appointed persons and subcontractors.
• Manage construction hoists, goods lifts and vertical transportation to ensure efficient movement of materials between floors.
• Manage site access routes, loading areas, laydown zones, storage areas and pedestrian routes.
• Ensure fire routes, emergency access, escape routes and critical working areas remain clear at all times.
• Coordinate logistics requirements across CSA, Mechanical, Electrical and Commissioning contractors.
• Manage logistics operatives, traffic marshals, banksmen and logistics subcontractors.
• Control material storage and prevent excessive or uncontrolled storage within data halls, plant rooms, corridors and access routes.
• Ensure floor-loading restrictions and designated storage requirements are understood and maintained.
• Take ownership of the site housekeeping and waste management strategy, including waste segregation and regular removal.
• Monitor subcontractor housekeeping performance and escalate repeated non-compliance.
• Coordinate abnormal and out-of-hours deliveries where required.
• Identify logistics constraints that could impact programme milestones and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
• Attend construction, logistics and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Support phased completion and handover of areas from construction into commissioning.
• Coordinate logistics around energised areas, commissioning activities, FPT and IST, ensuring construction activities do not compromise testing or completed installations.
• Ensure completed and commissioned equipment is appropriately protected through to final handover.
• Maintain accurate logistics trackers, delivery schedules and reporting information.
• Ensure all logistics activities are undertaken in accordance with project Health & Safety requirements. Experience & Skills The successful candidate should have:
• Previous experience as a Logistics Manager on a major construction project.
• Data centre / mission-critical project experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working for a General Contractor / Main Contractor.
• Strong understanding of complex construction and MEP environments.
• Experience coordinating major equipment deliveries and lifting operations.
• Experience managing construction hoists and vertical logistics.
• Good understanding of traffic management, temporary access arrangements and material storage.
• Ability to understand construction programmes and translate them into short-term logistics plans.
• Strong knowledge of construction Health & Safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage and challenge multiple subcontractors operating simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with project management, construction and commissioning teams.
• Ability to work within a high-pressure, fast-track project environment. Qualifications
• SMSTS preferred.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Relevant logistics, lifting or construction management qualifications advantageous.
• First Aid qualification advantageous.
• Previous mission-critical/data centre training or experience advantageous. Key Expectations The Logistics Manager will be expected to ensure:
• Major deliveries are properly planned and communicated.
• Materials and equipment reach the required location when needed.
• Logistics activities do not create avoidable programme delays.
• Safe vehicle and pedestrian movements are maintained.
• Hoists and vertical transportation are efficiently utilised.
• Storage and laydown areas remain controlled.
• High standards of housekeeping are maintained.
• Major lifting and equipment movements are coordinated in advance.
• Logistics arrangements support construction, commissioning and handover milestones.
• Subcontractors comply with the project logistics strategy. Benefits We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.