Infrastructure Logistics Specialist

Permanent Full-Time Role
Location: Slough
Hours: Monday-Friday
Pay: £75,000

Join Our Team as an Infrastructure Logistics Specialist

In this role, you will provide logistics advisory, planning and integration experience to complex construction and infrastructure programmes. Working closely with client and delivery teams, you will help diagnose logistics challenges, reduce delivery risk and enhance programme certainty, either as a short-term advisor or as an embedded member of a delivery team.

This position suits someone who enjoys working in live construction environments, can understand complex delivery issues, and communicates clear, practical and actionable advice.

About the Role:

As an Infrastructure Logistics Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Developing, reviewing and assuring logistics plans covering workforce, vehicle movements, access, welfare and site space.
• Identifying logistics risks and constraints, including conflicts, capacity pressures and operational pinch points.
• Working alongside project teams as a dedicated logistics specialist.
• Advising clients on logistics strategy, feasibility and delivery risk, ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
• Providing clear, data‑led insights to support programme- and portfolio‑level decisions.
• Identifying opportunities to improve logistics processes, tools and ways of working across programmes and projects.

Why Join Us?

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days
• Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme. 
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.  
• Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents. 
• Financial support 
• Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
• Progression opportunities – many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
• A welcoming, respectful team culture
• Cycle to Work scheme

What we are looking for:

Essential

• 10–20 years' professional experience in logistics, construction, infrastructure, consulting or project/programme delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Experience operating in complex, constrained or live project environments.
• Ability to build effective relationships and communicate clearly with delivery teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of market drivers.
• A practical, delivery‑focused mindset with an emphasis on execution.
• Confidence, independence and a proactive approach.

Desirable

• Experience in logistics planning, modelling or forecasting.
• Experience working in advisory roles or embedded project positions.
• Client relationship management capability.
• Exposure to both client‑side and advisor‑side environments.
• Understanding of a variety of project delivery methodologies.
• Programme‑level or multi‑project experience.
• Experience using data to support planning and forecasting.

Interested? Apply now and secure your future with us! 
Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability 
Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.   

Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenge. If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions.