Logistics Manager (Construction)

Job Type: Contract - Expected until April 2026
Location: Manchester, M3

Working hours: 12:00-20:00 (Flexibility available where necessary)

Role Overview

MCG Construction are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to support the delivery of a commercial development in Manchester.

The role is central to ensuring the smooth and safe flow of materials, plant, and equipment on a high-rise, multi-trade construction site.

Working closely with the Site Management team, subcontractors, and suppliers, you will manage site logistics, deliveries, storage, waste removal, and access planning to maintain efficiency and avoid delays during the critical fit-out phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Logistics Planning: Develop and manage the logistics plan for materials movement, storage, waste disposal, and delivery scheduling across all floors.

• Deliveries & Material Handling: Coordinate and book deliveries, oversee offloading, and ensure materials are distributed to the correct work areas in line with programme requirements.

• Traffic & Access Control: Manage site gates, hoists, and access routes to maintain safe and efficient site operations, including coordination with Manchester city centre authorities if required.

• Waste & Housekeeping Management: Implement effective waste removal strategies, segregation, and recycling procedures.
  
  Maintain high standards of site cleanliness and organisation.

• Subcontractor Coordination: Liaise with site managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to align deliveries and material handling with the project programme.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce site rules around safe deliveries, plant movement, and pedestrian segregation.
  
  Ensure all lifting operations and traffic management comply with CDM regulations.

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of deliveries, waste removal, and logistics issues.
  
  Provide reports and updates to the site management team.

• Problem Solving: Proactively resolve logistics bottlenecks, delivery clashes, and material shortages to prevent disruption to the fit-out schedule.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Logistics Manager / Logistics Supervisor on construction projects, ideally high-rise, hotel, commercial, or residential towers.

• Understanding of logistics, including materials handling and sequencing across multiple floors.

• Knowledge of traffic management, hoist/lift operations, and delivery scheduling on constrained city centre sites.

• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, suppliers, and delivery partners effectively.

• Up-to-date qualifications: CSCS, Traffic Marshal / Banksman Certification, and ideally SSSTS / First Aid.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental compliance in relation to logistics.

Give me a call on 07494498414 if you are interested and would like more information, thank you!