Logistics Manager – Data Centres

Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Project Director / Construction Manager

About CTS Group

CTS Group is a leading international design and build contractor specialising in the delivery of mission-critical data centre facilities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). We combine engineering excellence, innovation, and digital expertise to deliver high-performance, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients.

With a diverse workforce representing more than 40 nationalities, CTS fosters a collaborative and high-performance culture where technical excellence, safety, and innovation underpin every project. Beyond construction, CTS develops advanced digital solutions and standardised modular infrastructure, enabling faster, smarter, and more efficient data centre delivery.

As our UK project portfolio continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to join one of our flagship data centre projects in Middlesbrough.

The Role

The Logistics Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and coordinated flow of materials, equipment, personnel, and site activities throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with construction, commissioning, quality, HSE, and subcontractor teams, you will be responsible for managing all on-site logistics operations and ensuring the project maintains momentum across key delivery milestones.

This role is central to maintaining site organisation, supporting construction sequencing, managing access and work fronts, and ensuring areas are ready for installation, commissioning, and handover activities. You will be a visible presence on site, proactively identifying issues, coordinating stakeholders, and driving efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Site Logistics & Coordination

• Lead and manage all day-to-day site logistics activities, ensuring safe and efficient operations across the project.

• Coordinate deliveries, material movements, storage locations, laydown areas, and traffic management plans.

• Manage site access routes, welfare facilities, vehicle movements, and logistics zones to support construction activities.

• Ensure site logistics arrangements are aligned with project programme requirements and evolving site conditions.

• Coordinate with construction teams to maintain uninterrupted access to critical work fronts and installation areas.

Planning, Sequencing & Readiness

• Support construction teams in planning and coordinating work activities to maximise productivity and minimise disruption.

• Monitor room readiness and area completion status prior to equipment deliveries, installations, commissioning activities, and system handovers.

• Ensure work areas are appropriately prepared, accessible, clean, and safe before being released for the next phase of works.

• Coordinate logistics requirements for major equipment deliveries, crane operations, and specialist vendor activities.

• Assist project teams in identifying and removing logistical constraints impacting programme delivery.

Quality, Snagging & Handover Support

• Coordinate snagging and closeout activities across Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA), Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines.

• Track and monitor completion of outstanding works to support progressive system turnover and project handover.

• Work closely with QA/QC and commissioning teams to ensure areas are handed over in accordance with project requirements.

• Support the management of punch-list activities and readiness reviews for commissioning and client handover.

• Maintain accurate records of room status, completion progress, and turnover readiness.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key interface between site management, subcontractors, suppliers, commissioning teams, quality personnel, and HSE teams.

• Coordinate logistics activities across multiple contractors and work packages.

• Facilitate daily and weekly logistics coordination meetings.

• Resolve site access, delivery, and sequencing issues quickly and effectively.

• Maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

Health, Safety & Site Standards

• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

• Ensure logistics operations are carried out in accordance with CTS policies, project procedures, and UK legislation.

• Monitor housekeeping, waste management, and site cleanliness standards.

• Drive a culture of safety, organisation, and accountability across all logistics activities.

• Support risk assessments, permits, and site safety initiatives as required.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a logistics, construction coordination, or site management role.

• Previous experience working on major construction, industrial, infrastructure, mission-critical, or data centre projects.

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site operations, material flow, and access planning.

• Proven ability to coordinate multiple contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.

• Experience managing deliveries, storage areas, work fronts, logistics zones, and site traffic plans.

• Strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to identify issues proactively and implement practical solutions.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Full professional proficiency in English.

Desirable

• Degree or technical qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, or a related discipline.

• Previous experience on hyperscale or enterprise data centre projects.

• Experience supporting room readiness, snagging, turnover, and commissioning activities.

• Familiarity with digital construction platforms and project management systems.

• Knowledge of UK construction health and safety regulations.

• Relevant site management or logistics certifications.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of one of the UK's most significant data centre developments. You will work alongside experienced industry professionals in a fast-paced and rewarding environment where your contribution will directly impact project success.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Career progression opportunities within a fast-growing international business

• Exposure to large-scale hyperscale and mission-critical projects

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Collaborative, diverse, and high-performance working environment

• Opportunity to contribute to the delivery of critical digital infrastructure

Eligibility to Work in the UK

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and throughout their employment.

Please note that CTS Group is unable to provide visa sponsorship or support Skilled Worker visa applications for this position. Candidates requiring current or future sponsorship to work in the UK will not be considered.

If you're an experienced Logistics Manager looking to contribute to the successful delivery of a landmark data centre project, we would welcome your application.