Job Description

We are recruiting a Freelance Logistics Manager on a large Data Centre build in High Wycombe.

Role Purpose:
The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling all site logistics to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely movement of personnel, materials, plant, and vehicles on a large, fast-paced data centre project. Working for the main contractor, the role is critical to maintaining programme, minimising disruption, and ensuring compliance with site safety and security requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all daily site logistics operations, including multiple scheduled deliveries and collections.
• Coordinate delivery booking systems, traffic management, and vehicle movements to prevent congestion.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, security, and site management to ensure materials are delivered to the correct locations at the right time.
• Supervise logistics personnel, traffic marshals, and gate operations.
• Develop and maintain logistics plans, delivery schedules, and site access arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and security requirements, including segregation of pedestrians and vehicles.
• Monitor storage areas, material handling, waste management, and housekeeping standards.
• Attend daily coordination meetings and communicate logistics constraints and solutions to the project team.
• Investigate logistics-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, plant movements, and logistics performance.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience managing logistics on large-scale construction projects, ideally data centres or similar complex developments.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Experience managing high volumes of daily deliveries in a live construction environment.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, site operations, and temporary works relating to logistics.
• SMSTS (preferred), CSCS, and First Aid qualifications desirable.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and logistics planning systems.

Success Measures:

• Safe and efficient management of all site logistics.
• Minimal delivery delays or site congestion.
• High standards of housekeeping and site organisation.
• Full compliance with health, safety, and security procedures.
• Positive collaboration with the project team, subcontractors, and suppliers to support programme delivery.