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Logistics Manager

About the Contractor Our client is a well-established international construction business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments. The Role The successful candidate will take ownership of all site logistics operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and organised movement of labour, materials, plant, and deliveries across a busy live construction project. This role requires a proactive individual with strong coordination skills and previous experience working on large RC frame or high-rise construction developments. Key Responsibilities * Managing all site deliveries using the Smartsheet booking system * Coordinating crane and hoist bookings with the site crane team * Checking deliveries against paperwork and delivery dockets * Managing driver inductions and ensuring full site compliance * Verifying HIAB/lifting certification and lifting equipment compliance * Monitoring material stock levels including block and brick supplies * Managing contractor laydown areas and material storage * Supervising traffic marshals and forklift drivers * Coordinating daily logistics with crane supervisors and scaffolding teams * Ensuring forklifts, hoists, and plant are maintained and inspected * Managing walkways, access routes, and overall site logistics compliance * Coordinating waste management, skips, compactors, and collections * Attending daily coordination meetings with management and subcontractors * Assisting project/site management teams with operational planning * Completing weekly meter readings, environmental checks, and records * Managing Saturday loading-out operations and logistics planning Requirements * Previous experience as a Logistics Manager on major construction projects * Strong understanding of site logistics, lifting operations, and traffic management * Experience working on RC frame, residential, or high-rise developments preferred * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and deliveries simultaneously * Strong awareness of health & safety and lifting compliance * CSCS, SMSTS/SSSTS preferred * Experience using digital booking/logistics systems advantageous