Logistics Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consulting firm in the UAE seeks a Logistics Manager to oversee site operations for a large residential community project. The role involves coordinating logistics, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have experience working in the UAE, CSCS Accreditation, and an NVQ Level 3 Gold Card. Join us to drive service innovation and create opportunities for our teams.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential.
• Proven ability to manage logistics and site operations.
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HSW and environmental logistics according to client expectations.
• Prepare weekly progress summaries and performance reports.
• Manage site operations and ensure compliance and safety.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Budget management

Service innovation

Quality monitoring

Project reporting

Client liaison

Education

CSCS Accreditation - Black

NVQ Level 3 Gold Card

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Large residential masterplan community consisting of villas, townhouses and all associated infrastructure.

Logistics manager collaborates and supports team and scope of services as described in the contract appointment documentation. Liaises with and takes direction from the senior Mace team and client.

You'll be responsible for:

• Coordinates HSW and environmental logistics in line with client and contractor expectations; manages budgets and costs.
• Drives service innovation, monitors quality, and explores alternative delivery methods.
• Plans and tracks logistics supplier activities, reviews scope changes, and recommends improvements.
• Prepares weekly progress summaries, 6-week lookaheads, and workforce timesheets.
• Raises RFIs, EWNs, and WRSs, liaising with the commercial manager for resolution.
• Attends programme meetings, managing scope changes and aligning with site teams.
• Delivers monthly progress and performance reports, flagging issues and outstanding actions.
• Manages site operations and workforce, ensuring safety, competence, and compliance.
• Leads daily briefings and delivery scheduling, keeping Tier 1 suppliers informed and aligned.
• Monitors waste, traffic, and assets, improving productivity and coordinating site cleaning and equipment tracking.

You'll need to have:

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• CSCS Accreditation - Black (or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 3 Gold Card (or equivalent).

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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