Logistics Manager

Company: Costain
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead Control Tower operations on the HS2 project, coordinating a team of logistics coordinators to meet stakeholder requirements. You will work on-site at Willesden Junction, driving daily performance, continuous improvement, and effective handovers between shifts. You’ll deputise for the Control Tower Manager, act as a systems super user, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a growing logistics operation across major construction projects. This is an opportunity to shape the delivery of critical rail infrastructure and develop your leadership skills within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Control Tower operations during shifts and deliver high team performance
  • Conduct daily briefings and monitor team output
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
  • Deputise for Control Tower Manager when required
  • Serve as Control Tower Systems Super User
  • Escalate incidents and manage problem resolution
  • Manage team performance and development
  • Maintain good relationships with stakeholders

Key requirements

  • English communication skills (essential)
  • Strong organisation skills (essential)
  • Good IT skills (Excel, Word) (essential)
  • Team player, problem solver, positive and enthusiastic
  • team leadership
  • problem solving
  • communication
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Control Tower Systems Super User

Posted: September 14th, 2026