Transport and Logistics Planner

Transport and Logistics Planner Join a leading civil engineering group near Hackney as a Transport and Logistics Planner, supporting major London projects with strong stability and clear impact. The Company This respected civil engineering organisation is part of a major, market-leading group known for delivering essential infrastructure across London. With strong investment, long-term projects and a reputation for excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to join as a Transport and Logistics Planner and play a crucial role in keeping high-profile operations moving smoothly. Key Benefits Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience. 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Stable, long-term workload across London's key network and highway projects Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure improvements Supportive team culture within a respected civil engineering group Key Responsibilities As a Transport and Logistics Planner, you will coordinate, schedule and optimise all transport and plant movements to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations. A typical day includes: Planning deliveries and collections to multiple London sites Optimising routes to reduce vehicle movements, costs and environmental impact Managing driver hours, compliance records and transport documentation Liaising with site teams, suppliers and drivers to resolve issues Ensuring adherence to Operator Licence requirements, FORS standards and safety procedures Coordinating internal fleet usage to maximise efficiency Supporting procurement of external transport when required This Transport and Logistics Planner role is key to maintaining smooth operations across major highway and network programmes. About You  To succeed as a Transport and Logistics Planner, you will bring: Experience in HGV logistics, driver workload planning or fleet coordination Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities Competence with Excel and digital fleet/telematics systems Understanding of compliance relating to driver hours and transport regulations Commercial awareness and confidence handling reactive workloads Experience in construction or civil engineering logistics will strengthen your success as a Transport and Logistics Planner. To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Transport Coordinator, Logistics Scheduler, Fleet Planner, Transport Administrator, Plant Coordinator, Transport Controller, Operations Planner, Logistics Controller, Fleet Scheduler, Transport Supervisor. If you're ready to progress your career as a Transport and Logistics Planner, apply today. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and look forward to supporting your next career move