Overview
Logitics Lead / Senior Logistics Manager - Major Infrastructure (Nuclear)
Location: Orwell, Ipswich
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum (DOE)
Type: Permanent (but freelance also considered)
We are recruiting for a Senior Logistics Manager to support logistics operations on a major nuclear infrastructure programme in the Ipswich area. This is a permanent role based out of an established project office, working closely with site and delivery teams to manage and coordinate logistics across multiple workstreams in a highly regulated environment. This is a senior role, ideal for an experienced logistics professional who has delivered complex construction or infrastructure projects and is comfortable operating in a safety‑critical, high‑compliance setting.
Responsibilities
- Manage day‑to‑day and strategic logistics operations supporting a major nuclear construction programme
- Coordinate site logistics, access, materials flow, laydown areas and sequencing
- Oversee logistics teams, supervisors and coordinators across site and support functions
- Work closely with construction, HSE, planning and delivery teams
- Implement and maintain logistics plans, processes and controls
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, security and site procedures
- Identify and mitigate logistics risks and constraints
- Drive continuous improvement in logistics efficiency and performance
- Provide clear reporting on logistics activity, resourcing and issues
About You / Qualifications
- Strong experience in logistics management within major construction or infrastructure projects
- Comfortable working in regulated or safety‑critical environments (nuclear, rail, utilities, defence, major civils, etc.)
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Confident leading logistics teams and interfacing with senior project staff
- Organised, proactive, and solution‑focused
Essential Experience
- Senior logistics role on complex construction or infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of construction logistics, materials management and access planning
- Excellent health & safety awareness
- Full UK driving licence
What's On Offer
- £80,000 - £100,000 salary, dependent on experience
- Attractive benefits package including £2,500 p.m lodge allowance (gross)
- Car Allowance (£6,000)
- Permanent role on a nationally significant infrastructure project
- Long‑term work with a strong, established delivery organisation
- Clear scope, responsibility and visibility within the project
- Required in the office 3-4 days per week initially with flexibility after this.
