Logistics Project Manager — Live Airport Infrastructure

Real Staffing; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Costain, working for Heathrow Airport's major capital programme, seeks an experienced Logistics Project Manager to lead logistics across Tranche 5 works within a live environment. You will coordinate materials, plant, deliveries and waste management, partnering with project teams, supply chain, and stakeholders to ensure safety and efficiency.

This contract role offers exposure to a £700m+ programme and requires hands-on leadership in a busy operational setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Logistics Manager or Logistics Project Manager position on large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience leading and managing teams in complex delivery environments.
• Strong subcontractor and supply chain management experience.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a calm and professional attitude under pressure.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the project logistics strategy.
• Lead all logistics planning, coordination and delivery activities across the programme.
• Act as the primary point of contact for logistics and waste management operations.
• Coordinate material movements, deliveries and site logistics across multiple work locations.
• Manage logistics personnel, plant operations and site access arrangements.
• Collaborate with Heathrow Airport logistics teams, project partners and subcontractors.
• Oversee waste management processes and temporary traffic management requirements.
• Produce logistics performance reports, workforce forecasts and dashboard updates.
• Support construction teams in planning logistics compounds, laydown areas and delivery zones.
• Promote best practice in health, safety and operational excellence across all logistics activities.

Skills

Logistics management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Construction logistics

Tools

Delivery booking platforms

Logistics systems

Job description

Costain, working for Heathrow Airport's major capital programme, seeks an experienced Logistics Project Manager to lead logistics across Tranche 5 works within a live environment. You will coordinate materials, plant, deliveries and waste management, partnering with project teams, supply chain, and stakeholders to ensure safety and efficiency.

This contract role offers exposure to a £700m+ programme and requires hands-on leadership in a busy operational setting.