Job Description:

Logistics Manager

East Molesey, Surrey | Freelance Contract

Contract Length

13 Months

Start Date

23 November 2026

End Date

December 2027

Day Rate

£200 per day

Location

East Molesey, Surrey

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Logistics Manager to oversee and coordinate the safe and efficient movement of people, materials, vehicles and plant across a live construction site.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for developing and maintaining the Construction Logistics Plan, managing site access and deliveries, coordinating logistics resources and ensuring the site operates safely and efficiently.

Working closely with the wider construction and site management teams, you will ensure all logistics operations support the construction programme and do not disrupt project delivery.

This is a 13-month freelance contract, starting on 23 November 2026 and running through to December 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Construction Logistics Plan.
• Control site deliveries, vehicle movements and site access arrangements.
• Operate delivery booking systems and coordinate delivery slots.
• Coordinate cranes, hoists, forklifts and other shared logistics resources.
• Manage the unloading, storage and distribution of construction materials.
• Establish and maintain safe pedestrian and vehicle routes.
• Coordinate temporary roads, site compounds, storage and laydown areas.
• Oversee site hoarding, gates, signage and access controls.
• Manage waste segregation, skip arrangements and waste removal.
• Coordinate site welfare facilities and temporary site infrastructure.
• Maintain clear emergency access routes.
• Monitor housekeeping standards across communal and operational areas.
• Coordinate site security and access arrangements.
• Work alongside Site Managers to anticipate major deliveries and material movements.
• Ensure logistics operations support construction progress and programme requirements.
• Adapt logistics arrangements as the project progresses through different construction phases.

Requirements & Experience

• Previous experience as a Construction Logistics Manager, Site Logistics Manager or similar.
• Strong understanding of logistics operations within a live construction environment.
• Experience developing and managing Construction Logistics Plans.
• Knowledge of construction site access, deliveries and traffic management.
• Experience coordinating lifting equipment, plant and material movements.
• Understanding of construction site health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work closely with Site Managers, subcontractors and wider project teams.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for an experienced construction logistics professional to join a live construction project on a long-term freelance basis.

• Location: East Molesey, Surrey
• Start Date: 23 November 2026
• Contract: 13 months (through to December 2027)
• Rate: £200 per day