Lead Logistics Manager (Construction)

• Location: London
• Work Style: Hybrid
• Sector: Major Infrastructure
• Salary: £90K - £100K base + Welcome bonus + Circa £7K Flex Allowance + up to 30% Bonus + Benefits

Role Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Construction Logistics Manager to join our client working on a major airport construction programme. The right candidate will help spearhead the logistics framework for a multi-billion-pound capital investment plan. In this role, you’ll establish and manage a comprehensive Construction Logistics Strategy, supporting the efficient delivery of high-value, multi-phase infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Design and implement a central logistics strategy to streamline multi-contractor project delivery, moving from a contractor-led to a client-led model.
• Partnership Oversight: Manage the onboarding and performance of a third-party logistics partner, ensuring smooth collaboration with internal teams and contractors.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee logistics services across projects, focusing on resource allocation, cost management, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Safety & Risk Management: Implement safety protocols, manage logistics-related risks, and promote sustainability by integrating new technologies.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a logistics team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficient project execution.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; accreditation as a Construction Logistics Planning Practitioner is a plus.
• Extensive experience in construction logistics for complex, multidisciplinary projects valued at £100m+ annually, ideally in a live operational environment.
• Proven success in logistics strategy development, third-party management, and working within the UK construction supply chain.
• Strong technical knowledge of logistics best practices, health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills, with proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office.

Why Apply?

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape logistics on transformative infrastructure projects, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability across diverse programs.