Senior Logistics Manager – Large-Scale Modular Projects

About the role

Mace is seeking a Senior Logistics Manager to lead the logistics strategy for a large mixed-use development programme in Saudi Arabia. The role will oversee the end-to-end logistics of modular units, prefabricated structures and construction pods, ensuring alignment with project milestones and safe delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a programme-wide logistics strategy for manufacturing, transportation, storage and installation of large-scale modular units.
• Plan and manage the full logistics lifecycle from off-site fabrication to on-site assembly, coordinating with design, engineering, construction and project controls teams.
• Oversee movement of oversized, heavy and abnormal loads, including route studies, transport permits, marine transport, escort requirements and regulatory approvals.
• Establish and manage logistics hubs, temporary storage areas, lay-down yards and assembly zones, ensuring safe material handling and staging.
• Supervise heavy-lift and critical transportation planning, working with specialist contractors on lift studies and execution plans.
• Monitor logistics performance through KPIs, dashboards and reporting, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with logistics standards, traffic management plans, health and safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with contractors, authorities, transport providers and module fabricators to resolve logistics challenges and support programme delivery.

Required profile

• Degree in logistics, supply chain, engineering, construction management or a related discipline.
• Extensive logistics leadership experience on major infrastructure, industrial or giga-project programmes.
• Proven delivery of modularisation and off-site construction projects at scale.
• Expertise in heavy-haul logistics, lifting operations and multi-stakeholder coordination.

Required skills

• Logistics strategy development
• Heavy-haul and oversized load planning
• Modular construction logistics
• Route planning and transport permit management
• Marine transport coordination
• Heavy-lift planning and execution
• KPI monitoring and performance reporting
• Compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations
• Traffic management planning