Logistics Manager - London - 145432

Jones Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Engineering is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager for a fast-track data centre project in London. The role covers the planning, coordination and day-to-day management of on-site logistics to ensure safe, efficient movement of personnel, materials, plant and equipment.

The successful candidate will work closely with CSA, Mechanical, Electrical and Commissioning teams, managing deliveries, 2–6 week look-ahead schedules and the coordination of major equipment movements to support

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing site logistics on large construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety requirements and risk mitigation.
• Experience coordinating major deliveries, lifting operations and plant movements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Site Logistics Plan and Traffic Management Plan.
• Oversee day-to-day site logistics operations and coordinate deliveries.
• Coordinate plant and equipment movements, craneage and vertical transportation.
• Monitor housekeeping, waste management and storage to support the programme.
• Ensure logistics activities align with CSA, MEP and commissioning schedules.

Skills

Logistics management

Site coordination

Health & Safety

Project scheduling

Communication

Lifting operations

Subcontractor management

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS card

First Aid

Job description

Logistics Manager – Data Centre Project, London

Location: London

Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical

Reporting to: Project Director / Construction Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to join the project delivery team on a large-scale, fast-track data centre project in London.

The Logistics Manager will take overall responsibility for the planning, coordination and day-to-day management of site logistics, ensuring that personnel, materials, plant and equipment can move safely and efficiently throughout the project.

This is a key site-based role requiring close coordination with the CSA, Mechanical, Electrical and Commissioning teams, as well as multiple subcontractors operating within a complex construction environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to take a proactive approach to logistics, identifying constraints in advance and ensuring logistics activities support rather than restrict the construction and commissioning programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the project Site Logistics Plan and Traffic Management Plan.
• Take ownership of the overall day-to-day site logistics operation.
• Manage and coordinate all site deliveries, including booking systems, delivery routes, unloading areas and material distribution.
• Produce and maintain 2–6 week logistics look-ahead schedules aligned with the construction programme.
• Coordinate major plant and equipment deliveries including generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, batteries, PDUs, CRAHs, AHUs, pumps, busbar and other critical equipment.
• Coordinate craneage, lifting operations, hoists, forklifts, telehandlers and specialist material movements with the relevant appointed persons and subcontractors.
• Manage construction hoists, goods lifts and vertical transportation to ensure efficient movement of materials between floors.
• Manage site access routes, loading areas, laydown zones, storage areas and pedestrian routes.
• Ensure fire routes, emergency access, escape routes and critical working areas remain clear at all times.
• Coordinate logistics requirements across CSA, Mechanical, Electrical and Commissioning contractors.
• Manage logistics operatives, traffic marshals, banksmen and logistics subcontractors.
• Control material storage and prevent excessive or uncontrolled storage within data halls, plant rooms, corridors and access routes.
• Ensure floor-loading restrictions and designated storage requirements are understood and maintained.
• Take ownership of the site housekeeping and waste management strategy, including waste segregation and regular removal.
• Monitor subcontractor housekeeping performance and escalation repeated non-compliance.
• Coordinate abnormal and out-of-hours deliveries where required.
• Identify logistics constraints that could impact programme milestones and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
• Attend construction, logistics and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Support phased completion and handover of areas from construction into commissioning.
• Coordinate logistics around energised areas, commissioning activities, FPT and IST, ensuring construction activities do not compromise testing or completed installations.
• Ensure completed and commissioned equipment is appropriately protected through to final handover.
• Maintain accurate logistics trackers, delivery schedules and reporting information.
• Ensure all logistics activities are undertaken in accordance with project Health & Safety requirements.

Experience & Skills

The successful candidate should have:

• Previous experience as a Logistics Manager on a major construction project.
• Data centre / mission-critical project experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working for a General Contractor / Main Contractor.
• Strong understanding of complex construction and MEP environments.
• Experience coordinating major equipment deliveries and lifting operations.
• Experience managing construction hoists and vertical logistics.
• Good understanding of traffic management, temporary access arrangements and material storage.
• Ability to understand construction programmes and translate them into short-term logistics plans.
• Strong knowledge of construction Health & Safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage and challenge multiple subcontractors operating simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with project management, construction and commissioning teams.
• Ability to work within a high-pressure, fast-track project environment.

Qualifications

• SMSTS preferred.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Relevant logistics, lifting or construction management qualifications advantageous.
• First Aid qualification advantageous.
• Previous mission-critical/data centre training or experience advantageous.

Key Expectations

• Major deliveries are properly planned and communicated.
• Materials and equipment reach the required location when needed.
• Logistics activities do not create avoidable programme delays.
• Safe vehicle and pedestrian movements are maintained.
• Hoists and vertical transportation are efficiently utilised.
• Storage and laydown areas remain controlled.
• High standards of housekeeping are maintained.
• Major lifting and equipment movements are coordinated in advance.
• Logistics arrangements support construction, commissioning and handover milestones.
• Subcontractors comply with the project logistics strategy.

This is a hands-on, site-based position. The successful candidate must be visible on site, understand the programme and actively coordinate upcoming requirements rather than simply manage deliveries at the site gate.