Logistics Manager - London - 145432

Logistics Manager – Data Centre Project, London

Location: London

Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical

Reporting to: Project Director / Construction Manager

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 escalation 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

• 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.

This is a hands-on, site-based position. The successful candidate must be visible on site, understand the programme and actively coordinate upcoming requirements rather than simply manage deliveries at the site gate.