Logistics Manager

Strabag International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Logistics Manager in Manchester. This role involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing all logistics operations to ensure efficient material movement and compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have extensive logistics experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of health and safety standards. Join a company that values respect, partnership, and sustainability, contributing to climate neutrality by 2040.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics, preferably in large scale construction or tunnelling projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capability.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards relevant to construction logistics planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee all logistics operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop construction logistics plans tailored to the project requirements.
• Monitor logistics compliance across teams and supply chain.
• Prepare periodic reports on logistics measurements.

Skills

Logistics experience in construction

Leadership and team management

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

IT literacy with logistics systems

Knowledge of health and safety standards

CSCS certification

First aid at work

SSSTS certification

CILT membership

CLOCS trained

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We currently have an exciting opening for an experienced Logistics professional to join our team in Manchester. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of STRABAG UK. To find out more about the role, take a look at the description below.

What matters to us

• Extensive experience in logistics, preferably in large scale construction or tunnelling projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capability, with experience in supervising teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong IT literacy, confident with logistics management systems.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards relevant to construction logistics planning.
• CSCS.
• First aid at work.
• SSSTS
• CILT membership.
• CLOCS trained
• Full UK driving licence

Your contribution to our company

As the Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordinating and overseeing of all logistics operations. This role ensures the efficient movement and delivery of materials, equipment, personnel and services to support project schedules, maximise site productivity and maintain compliance with safety standards. Playing a key role in the project delivery, you will interface with stakeholders, including construction managers, statutory authorities, community and other project delivery teams to deliver a best in class service.

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the consents team, ensure that Construction Traffic Management Plans are fully developed and maintained.
• Develop construction logistics plans tailored to the project requirements.
• Ensuring Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are delivered in accordance with the programme, identifying strategies to improve schedule and cost performance.
• Monitor logistics compliance, process and procedure adherence across internal teams and the supply chain.
• Conduct risk assessments and implementation of mitigation measures.
• Support the implementation and operation of park and ride facilities.
• Proactive supply chain engagement to align expectations and mitigate risks.
• Preparation of periodic reports on logistics measurements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage logistics gate procedures and onsite logistics including store management.
• Ensure compliance with import and export procedures.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website.

What you stand to gain

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our 'People. Planet. Progress.' strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

Contact

3rd Floor, The Tower, 65 Buckingham Gate, London