Logistics Manager

Kier Group plc.; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a Logistics Manager to join the East West Rail team on a site-based role. You will develop and implement logistics plans for land parcels, coordinate access, and manage equipment, ensuring works are planned, controlled and executed safely and efficiently.

The role requires coordinating across disciplines, ensuring landowner requirements are integrated, supporting readiness reviews, and delivering continuous improvement with strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics and supply chain within construction projects.
• Strong organisational and planning skills to manage multiple workstreams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with landowners, subcontractors and partners.
• Proficient in logistics management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing comprehensive logistics plans for land parcels, including site establishment, resource coordination and access arrangements.
• Managing equipment and resource procurement, including plant machinery, welfare facilities, and site infrastructure.
• Coordinating across multiple disciplines including environmental surveys, archaeological trenching, utilities and delivery teams.
• Working alongside Agricultural Liaison Officers to ensure landowner requirements are understood and incorporated into delivery plans.
• Supporting site readiness reviews and ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with health, safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Brings proven experience in logistics, supply chain management, and construction project coordination.
• Has strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and keep projects moving efficiently.
• Builds effective relationships with stakeholders, landowners, subcontractors, and external partners, communicating confidently at all levels.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements, with the confidence to champion and maintain high standards across site operations.
• Is proficient in logistics management systems and Microsoft Office applications, using strong problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Logistics management

Supply chain management

Construction project coordination

Organisational planning

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Logistics management systems

Job description

Job Overview

We're looking for a Logistics Manager to join our East West Rail team based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. You'll be working on the East West Rail programme, a nationally significant rail infrastructure project delivering new connections between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. This position is integral to ensuring that works are planned, controlled, and executed efficiently, supporting overall project objectives.

Job Details

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire - site based 5 days per weekHours: Permanent Fulltime 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Developing and implementing comprehensive logistics plans for land parcels, including site establishment, resource coordination and access arrangements
• Managing equipment and resource procurement, including plant machinery, welfare facilities, and site infrastructure
• Coordinating across multiple disciplines including environmental surveys, archaeological trenching, utilities and delivery teams
• Working alongside Agricultural Liaison Officers to ensure landowner requirements are understood and incorporated into delivery plans
• Supporting site readiness reviews and ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with health, safety and environmental compliance requirements
• Brings proven experience in logistics, supply chain management, and construction project coordination
• Has strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and keep projects moving efficiently
• Builds effective relationships with stakeholders, landowners, subcontractors, and external partners, communicating confidently at all levels
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements, with the confidence to champion and maintain high standards across site operations
• Is proficient in logistics management systems and Microsoft Office applications, using strong problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and drive continuous improvement