Logistics Manager

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

Job summary

A leading project management firm located in the UAE is looking for a Logistics Manager to oversee logistics planning, site control, and coordinate with stakeholders on construction projects. Candidates should have 15 years of experience, a degree in Civil Engineering, and previously worked on infrastructure projects in the UAE. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Study assistance sponsorship

Employee referral rewards

Qualifications

• 15 years of work experience in logistics and project management.
• Experience on infrastructure projects specifically in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics activities with contractors and authorities.
• Develop project-wide logistics strategy.
• Implement site access control systems.
• Plan and supervise material delivery and distribution.
• Ensure safe traffic management around the site.

Skills

Client Coordination

Logistics Planning

Site Management

Traffic Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you\'ll discover more than just a job - you\'ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented role as Logistics Manager to join our PMCM practice, based in Dubai, UAE. We envisage success in this role to include;

• Client & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Coordinate with Client ECD Asset Management Control and Contractors for issuing, monitoring and controlling project/site permits and site clearances
  • Coordinate logistics activities with contractors, local authorities, and client representatives
  • Lead logistics coordination meetings to align construction and delivery schedules
  • Ensure logistics support utilities (power, water, lighting) are provided and maintained as per authority regulations
• Logistics Planning & Strategy
  • Develop and implement a project-wide logistics strategy aligned with the master construction schedule
  • Prepare and maintain site-wide logistics plans, including traffic flow, delivery routes, staging areas, and access points
  • Coordinate with planning, engineering, and construction teams to integrate logistics into project execution plans
• Site Access & Control
  • Implement and monitor permit-to-work systems
  • Ensure controlled movement of personnel, vehicles, and materials in and out of the site
  • Oversee the setup and management of site access control points of different contractors
• Material Handling & Distribution
  • Coordinate with contractors to avoid congestion and material clashes at critical zones
  • Plan and supervise the delivery, unloading, storage, and distribution of materials on-site
• Traffic & Transport Management
  • Ensure safe and efficient movement of construction traffic, minimizing disruption to the public and nearby developments
  • Coordinate haulage routes and off-site logistics yards if applicable

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15 years work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering.

Experience gained from working on Infrastructure projects in UAE is being looked for.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.