Construction & Logistics Manager

Mace; St Fergus; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Consult is supporting the establishment and operation of a Construction Management Office at St Fergus Gas Terminal. The Construction and Logistics Manager will coordinate logistics, manage interfaces and ensure integration into the IMS to deliver safely and efficiently.

The role requires coordinating multiple workstreams, applying progressive planning techniques and maintaining a robust master schedule in a live operational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating construction logistics, access management and workface planning on major infrastructure or industrial programmes.
• Experience applying rolling-wave (progressive) planning techniques to coordinate site logistics, access arrangements, laydown areas, delivery routes, cranage and work areas across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Experience identifying and managing spatial, operational and logistical conflicts within constrained operational environments.
• Demonstrable experience supporting look-ahead planning and production planning activities, including Last Planner or equivalent methodologies.
• Experience integrating logistics constraints, construction sequencing and access requirements into programme planning and schedule development.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery, interface management and contractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating construction logistics and site delivery, aligning programmes, contractors and operational stakeholders.
• Identifying and resolving logistics constraints, risks and interfaces to protect delivery performance and operational continuity.
• Driving collaboration, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing to support delivery excellence and team capability.
• Coordinating site logistics and access arrangements across all delivery activities.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating logistics and construction interface risks.
• Supporting the deconfliction of activities through effective short-term planning and coordination.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a site-wide Integrated Master Schedule through accurate logistics and sequencing inputs.
• Improving construction efficiency, productivity and delivery reliability through proactive planning and coordination.
• Promoting safe, predictable and efficient execution of works across the St Fergus programme.

Skills

Construction logistics

Interface management

Rolling-wave planning

Look-ahead planning

IMS planning

Primavera P6

Stakeholder management

Contractor coordination

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Operational readiness

Tools

None

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:

Mace Consult is supporting our client in the establishment and operation of a Construction Management Office (CMO) at St Fergus Gas Terminal.

The CMO provides integrated planning, schedule assurance, logistics coordination, interface management and performance visibility across a complex portfolio of capital projects, maintenance activities and operational works.

The function acts as a single point of integration, enabling safe, predictable and efficient delivery within a live operational environment.

The Construction and Logistics Manager will play a critical role in coordinating construction logistics, managing site interfaces and ensuring all delivery activities are effectively integrated into the site-wide integrated master schedule (IMS).

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Coordinating construction logistics and site delivery, aligning programmes, contractors and operational stakeholders.
• Identifying and resolving logistics constraints, risks and interfaces to protect delivery performance and operational continuity.
• Driving collaboration, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing to support delivery excellence and team capability.
• Coordinating site logistics and access arrangements across all delivery activities.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating logistics and construction interface risks.
• Supporting the deconfliction of activities through effective short-term planning and coordination.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a site-wide Integrated Master Schedule through accurate logistics and sequencing inputs.
• Improving construction efficiency, productivity and delivery reliability through proactive planning and coordination.
• Promoting safe, predictable and efficient execution of works across the St Fergus programme.

You’ll Need To Have

• Experience coordinating construction logistics, access management and workface planning on major infrastructure or industrial programmes.
• Experience applying rolling-wave (progressive) planning techniques to coordinate site logistics, access arrangements, laydown areas, delivery routes, cranage and work areas across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Experience identifying and managing spatial, operational and logistical conflicts within constrained operational environments.
• Demonstrable experience supporting look-ahead planning and production planning activities, including Last Planner or equivalent methodologies.
• Experience integrating logistics constraints, construction sequencing and access requirements into programme planning and schedule development.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery, interface management and contractor coordination.
• Experience operating safely within highly regulated environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Membership of MCIOB, MAPM, MICE, MRICS or equivalent professional body.
• Experience working within the gas transmission, energy, utilities, nuclear, rail or major infrastructure sectors.
• Experience supporting Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and planning tools such as Primavera P6 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of construction sequencing, commissioning interfaces and operational readiness principles.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors within a live operational environment.
• Knowledge of temporary works, lifting operations, access management and site logistics planning.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of programme delivery performance measures.
• Knowledge of sustainability, carbon reduction and efficient logistics planning practices.

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.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.