Logistics Manager

Acorn by Synergie; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18-month fixed-term contract

Site-based leadership role

Ownership of logistics strategy

Involvement across construction/logist

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager for a large construction project. You will own logistics strategy and day-to-day operations on site, coordinating with construction, planning, health and safety teams.

The role is site-based, overseeing Construction Logistics Plan, traffic management, cranes and waste, and leading a logistics team while engaging with stakeholders to maintain safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing logistics on large construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction logistics planning, traffic management and site access control.
• Experience managing cranes, hoists, material movements and waste operations.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Knowledge of CLOCS, FORS and traffic-management standards.
• Proficiency with delivery management or booking systems (Datascope advantageous).
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary logistics teams and contractors.
• Strong stakeholder-management with authorities, neighbours and clients.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with proactive issue resolution.
• Ability to interpret project programmes, site plans and logistics drawings.
• Clear written/verbal communication; produce and maintain plans/reports.
• Commercial awareness and support for procurement and resource planning.
• Hands-on leadership style with focus on safety and site presentation.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and conditions.
• Relevant construction qualifications and competency cards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Construction Logistics Plan.
• Manage site traffic, delivery schedules, routes and access.
• Coordinate movement of people, materials, plant and deliveries.
• Oversee cranes, hoists, material movements and welfare facilities.
• Lead, train and coordinate the site logistics team.
• Manage specialist contractors and support procurement.
• Collaborate with project leadership and safety/lifting teams.
• Build relationships with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Apply CLOCS, FORS and traffic-management standards.
• Use delivery management systems to coordinate site logistics and interpret plans.
• Prepare and maintain logistics plans, procedures and reports.
• Anticipate constraints and implement safe, practical solutions.
• Maintain high standards of site organisation and presentation.
• Adapt logistics arrangements to changing priorities.

Skills

Logistics planning

Traffic management

Stakeholder management

Site safety

People leadership

Contractor management

Procurement support

Communication

Education

Construction qualifications & competency cards

Tools

Datascope

Delivery management systems

Job description

Logistics Manager | Construction Logistics Manager | Site Logistics Manager

18-month fixed-term contract | Construction and infrastructure project | Site-based role

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to take ownership of logistics strategy and day-to-day logistics operations on a large construction project.

Working closely with project leadership and the construction, planning, health and safety, lifting and procurement teams, you'll ensure that people, materials, plant and deliveries move safely and efficiently throughout every stage of the project.

This is a key site-based role with responsibility for developing and maintaining the Construction Logistics Plan, managing traffic and delivery arrangements, coordinating temporary facilities and services, and overseeing specialist operations including cranes, hoists, security, material movement and waste management.

You'll lead the site logistics team, manage contractors and build effective relationships with local authorities, neighbouring sites and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, practical leader who can anticipate operational challenges, develop safe and workable solutions, and adapt logistics arrangements as the project progresses. You'll play an important role in maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and site organisation while supporting the wider team in delivering the project successfully.

What We Offer

• An 18-month fixed-term contract.
• A key site-based leadership role on a large construction project.
• The opportunity to take ownership of logistics strategy and day-to-day operations.
• Involvement across construction logistics, traffic management, lifting operations, procurement and site coordination.

Key Duties

• Developing, implementing and maintaining the Construction Logistics Plan.
• Managing site traffic, delivery schedules, vehicle routes and access arrangements.
• Coordinating the movement of people, materials, plant and deliveries across the project.
• Overseeing cranes, hoists, material movements, temporary services, welfare facilities, security and waste management.
• Leading, training and coordinating the site logistics team.
• Managing specialist contractors and supporting procurement and resource planning.
• Working closely with project leadership and construction, planning, health and safety, lifting and procurement teams.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with local authorities, neighbouring sites, clients and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with construction health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Applying relevant CLOCS, FORS and traffic-management standards and procedures.
• Using delivery management and booking systems to coordinate site logistics.Interpreting project programmes, site plans, vehicle routes, lifting arrangements and logistics drawings.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate logistics plans, procedures and reports.
• Anticipating operational constraints and implementing safe, practical solutions.
• Maintaining high standards of site organisation, safety, compliance and presentation.
• Adapting logistics arrangements in response to changing project priorities, programme demands and site conditions.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience managing logistics on a large, complex construction or infrastructure project.
• Strong working knowledge of construction logistics planning, traffic management, delivery coordination and site access control.
• Experience managing cranes, hoists, material movements, temporary services, welfare facilities, security and waste operations.
• A strong understanding of construction health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Knowledge of CLOCS, FORS and relevant traffic-management standards and procedures.
• Confidence using delivery management or booking systems; experience with Datascope or a similar platform is advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead, train and coordinate multidisciplinary logistics teams and specialist contractors.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills, including the confidence to engage with local authorities, neighbours, clients and external organisations.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to anticipating constraints and resolving operational issues.
• Ability to interpret project programmes, site plans, vehicle routes, lifting arrangements and logistics drawings.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce and maintain accurate plans, procedures and reports.
• Commercial awareness and experience supporting procurement, resource planning and contractor management.
• A visible, hands‑on leadership style with high standards of safety, compliance and site presentation.
• Flexibility to respond to changing project priorities, programme demands and site conditions.
• Relevant construction qualifications and competency cards appropriate to the position.

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications in logistics, lifting, traffic management or health and safety.