Senior Construction Logistics Lead – Data Centre Projects

Capstone Property Recruitment; Skien; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Property Recruitment seeks an experienced Construction Logistics Manager to lead site logistics for a major data centre project in Skien, Norway. You will oversee planning, labour, materials, plant and equipment movement to support the programme while coordinating with construction, planning, commercial and procurement teams.

The role requires a strong track record in live sites, logistics strategy, safety compliance and cost control, with a focus on continuous improvement and risk

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction logistics management experience.
• 5+ years on large industrial, infrastructure or hyperscale data centre projects.
• Proven experience managing complex logistics on live construction sites.
• Strong knowledge of site logistics planning, delivery management, supply‑chain coordination and traffic management.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and logistics teams.
• Construction management qualification.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification is desirable.
• Technical lifting or heavy‑equipment installation experience is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, planning and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the site logistics strategy.
• Plan the movement of labour, materials, plant and equipment throughout each project phase.
• Manage delivery booking systems, site access and traffic routes.
• Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors, hauliers and internal project teams.
• Support major equipment installations, including generators, transformers, chillers and prefabricated modules.
• Plan transportation, storage, laydown areas and material distribution.
• Ensure materials and equipment are available in line with programme requirements.
• Manage the use and positioning of key logistics assets, including hoists.
• Monitor inventory, storage capacity and material reconciliation.
• Identify logistics risks and resolve issues before they affect the programme.
• Manage general operatives and coordinate logistics resources.
• Support logistics budgets and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Secure relevant transportation and site‑access permits.
• Maintain organised, safe and accessible storage areas.
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce waste across logistics operations.
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Skills

Site logistics

Planning

Delivery management

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Traffic management

Budgeting

Permits

Health & safety

Communication

Education

Construction management qualification

Job description

Capstone Property Recruitment seeks an experienced Construction Logistics Manager to lead site logistics for a major data centre project in Skien, Norway. You will oversee planning, labour, materials, plant and equipment movement to support the programme while coordinating with construction, planning, commercial and procurement teams.

The role requires a strong track record in live sites, logistics strategy, safety compliance and cost control, with a focus on continuous improvement and risk