Logistics Manager | Student Accommodation Project | Glasgow
Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
€50000 p.a.
Site Management
Posted 7 hours ago
Job title: Logistics Manager – Student Accommodation Construction Project
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Company: Established Irish Main Contractor
Package: £50,000 to £70,000 DOE package
The Company
This established Irish main contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale residential, commercial, education, and mixed-use developments across Ireland and the UK. With a growing presence in Scotland, they are currently delivering a landmark student accommodation project in Glasgow and are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to support successful project delivery.
Known for maintaining high standards across programme delivery, quality, and health & safety, the company offers long-term career opportunities and a strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors.
The Role: Logistics Manager
Based in Glasgow, this Logistics Manager position will play a critical role on a major 18-storey student accommodation development comprising 663 student bedrooms alongside extensive resident amenities including gaming areas, social spaces, study facilities and recreational rooms.
You will take ownership of all site logistics operations, ensuring the smooth movement of materials, deliveries, plant, labour and subcontractors throughout the construction programme. Working closely with the Project Manager, Site Management team and subcontractors, you will ensure site access, storage and traffic management plans support efficient project delivery.
This is a key role on a busy city-centre construction project where strong planning, communication and organisational skills are essential.
Must Have Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
Nice to Have:
Key Responsibilities:
About You
You will have a background in construction logistics, site management or project coordination with experience on large-scale building projects. You will be highly organised, capable of managing multiple activities simultaneously and comfortable working in a fast-paced site environment.
Strong communication skills are essential as you will work closely with subcontractors, suppliers and the wider project team to ensure the project remains on programme. Experience managing logistics on high-rise developments or student accommodation projects would be highly advantageous.
What’s on Offer
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 DOE
Benefits:
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a respected Irish main contractor delivering one of Glasgow's significant student accommodation developments. The project offers exposure to a complex high-rise build with extensive resident amenity spaces and a large site team.
The successful Logistics Manager will become a key member of the project team with genuine opportunities to progress into senior site management and project delivery roles as the company continues its expansion across the UK market.
How to Apply
Call Dara McKenna on 015314345 or email dara@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Logistics Managers, Site Managers, Construction Managers and project delivery professionals throughout Ireland and the UK construction sector. We work closely with leading main contractors delivering student accommodation, residential, commercial, healthcare and education projects.
If you are an experienced Logistics Manager seeking a new opportunity in Glasgow, or looking at high-rise construction, student accommodation projects or major building developments, we can help identify the right role for your experience and career goals.
Related roles: Logistics Manager, Construction Logistics Manager, Site Logistics Manager, Senior Logistics Coordinator, Site Manager, Construction Manager, Project Coordinator, Logistics Lead
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Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Company: Established Irish Main Contractor
Package: £50,000 to £70,000 DOE package
The Company
This established Irish main contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale residential, commercial, education, and mixed-use developments across Ireland and the UK. With a growing presence in Scotland, they are currently delivering a landmark student accommodation project in Glasgow and are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to support successful project delivery.
Known for maintaining high standards across programme delivery, quality, and health & safety, the company offers long-term career opportunities and a strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors.
The Role: Logistics Manager
Based in Glasgow, this Logistics Manager position will play a critical role on a major 18-storey student accommodation development comprising 663 student bedrooms alongside extensive resident amenities including gaming areas, social spaces, study facilities and recreational rooms.
You will take ownership of all site logistics operations, ensuring the smooth movement of materials, deliveries, plant, labour and subcontractors throughout the construction programme. Working closely with the Project Manager, Site Management team and subcontractors, you will ensure site access, storage and traffic management plans support efficient project delivery.
This is a key role on a busy city-centre construction project where strong planning, communication and organisational skills are essential.
Must Have Requirements:
- Proven experience required as a Logistics Manager on large construction projects
- Experience managing site logistics on multi-storey building developments
- Strong understanding of health & safety procedures within a live construction environment
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, deliveries and site access requirements
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
Preferred Experience:
- Student accommodation project experience preferred
- Experience on high-rise residential or commercial developments
- Knowledge of logistics software and digital reporting systems
- Experience working with an Irish or UK main contractor
Nice to Have:
- Relevant construction or logistics qualification
- Traffic management coordination experience
- SMSTS, SSSTS or equivalent certification
- First Aid qualification
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the overall site logistics strategy
- Coordinate all material deliveries and site distribution activities
- Manage site access points, traffic management and delivery schedules
- Monitor storage areas and ensure efficient material handling procedures
- Coordinate subcontractor movements and workforce logistics
- Liaise with suppliers, site management and commercial teams
- Ensure all logistics operations comply with health & safety requirements
- Manage waste removal and housekeeping standards across the project
- Maintain accurate records, reports and logistics documentation
- Support programme delivery through effective planning and coordination
About You
You will have a background in construction logistics, site management or project coordination with experience on large-scale building projects. You will be highly organised, capable of managing multiple activities simultaneously and comfortable working in a fast-paced site environment.
Strong communication skills are essential as you will work closely with subcontractors, suppliers and the wider project team to ensure the project remains on programme. Experience managing logistics on high-rise developments or student accommodation projects would be highly advantageous.
What’s on Offer
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Pension
- Annual bonus
- Healthcare contribution
- Training and professional development support
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to work on a major high-profile Glasgow development
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a respected Irish main contractor delivering one of Glasgow's significant student accommodation developments. The project offers exposure to a complex high-rise build with extensive resident amenity spaces and a large site team.
The successful Logistics Manager will become a key member of the project team with genuine opportunities to progress into senior site management and project delivery roles as the company continues its expansion across the UK market.
How to Apply
Call Dara McKenna on 015314345 or email dara@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Logistics Managers, Site Managers, Construction Managers and project delivery professionals throughout Ireland and the UK construction sector. We work closely with leading main contractors delivering student accommodation, residential, commercial, healthcare and education projects.
If you are an experienced Logistics Manager seeking a new opportunity in Glasgow, or looking at high-rise construction, student accommodation projects or major building developments, we can help identify the right role for your experience and career goals.
Related roles: Logistics Manager, Construction Logistics Manager, Site Logistics Manager, Senior Logistics Coordinator, Site Manager, Construction Manager, Project Coordinator, Logistics Lead
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