Logistic Manager

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is looking for a Logistics Manager for a major airport construction project in Greater London. The role requires a robust construction background and the ability to manage complex logistics in a high-security environment. The successful candidate will oversee traffic management, create logistics strategies, and ensure compliance with project policies. This position offers the chance to work on innovative projects that shape the future of air travel, offering a collaborative work environment with significant impact.

Benefits

Robust benefits for career advancement

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Requires a construction background in complex, live operational environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of construction logistics and traffic management.
• Develop logistics strategies, including material handling and traffic flow.
• Manage interfaces between construction teams and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Construction delivery and logistics

Stakeholder management

Safety regulations knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

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The project scope includes planning, design, integration and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems and associated periphery infrastructure

Job Summary:

The Logistics Manager will play a critical role in delivering a major airport construction project in the London area. This position requires a strong construction background and proven experience in complex, live operational environments. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of construction logistics and traffic management, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations within an active airport setting. Your oversight will ensure productivity and compliance with project policies, procedures, and job site work rules and procedures, and that work is able to be performed within specifications, schedules and budgets. This role demands exceptional leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a high‑security, high‑traffic environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Providing constructability input to optimise construction sequencing and minimise disruption.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive logistics strategies, including material handling, site access, traffic flow, and stakeholder coordination.
• Managing logistics interfaces between construction teams, airport operations, and regulatory authorities to maintain safety and operational continuity.
• Driving innovation and best practices in construction logistics planning, ensuring adherence to project schedules and cost targets.
• Establishes and ensures compliance with project procedures necessary to perform construction in accordance with project technical requirements
• Implements the project controls tools to assure that direct hire work performed is within budget and schedule.
• Sets and meets cost and schedule targets.
• Implements Project ES&H program
• Coordinates with Design on constructability issues.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and relevant experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated capability in Construction delivery and logistics of complex infrastructure works.
• Experience of stakeholder management on major projects and maintain clear communication with them.
• Able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Safety, Health and Welfare at work Regulations
• Proven ability to understand and contribute to the development of project implementation and associated commercial strategies for large‑scale projects.
• Ability to effectively lead teams

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