Job Description
Principal Contractor & Logistics Coordinator
Scotland (multiple project compounds)
Start: ASAP
Initially 3 days per week
Company van & fuel card provided
Competitive rates of pay
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Contractor & Logistics Coordinator to support rail construction activities across multiple compounds in Scotland.
This role will ensure full compliance with CDM 2015, Network Rail standards, and Principal Contractor (PC) duties, while coordinating logistics and compound operations to support safe and efficient project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Principal Contractor Duties
Act as day-to-day representative of the Principal Contractor across compounds and work sites
Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, Network Rail Principal Contractor Licence, and Construction Phase Plans
Conduct regular site safety inspections and PC compliance checks
Manage site access/egress and plant/equipment control
Ensure subcontractors comply with PC arrangements and site rules
Support incident and near-miss investigations
Logistics Coordination
Coordinate deliveries, collections, and material movements
Optimise compound layouts for safe and efficient operations
Oversee safe loading/unloading and material storage
Maintain plant, tool and equipment registers
Coordinate traffic management arrangements
Ensure compliant waste management and environmental controls
Compound Management
Oversee welfare standards, housekeeping, maintenance and security
Support compound mobilisation and demobilisation
Manage temporary works, utilities, fencing and lighting compliance
Ensure all site signage and safety information is current and compliant
Essential Requirements
Experience in rail construction (Network Rail environment preferred)
Strong understanding of CDM 2015 and Principal Contractor duties
Proven logistics coordination experience within construction/infrastructure
Ability to manage multiple compounds and work fronts
Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Preferred / Advantageous
PTS
SMSTS or SSSTS
Knowledge of Network Rail standards
Temporary Works awareness
Experience within OLE, P&D, Civils or Rail Systems
First Aid at Work
Environmental awareness training
Personal Attributes
Proactive and solutions-focused approach
Confident in challenging unsafe behaviours and non-compliance professionally
Strong ownership and accountability
Able to coordinate across multiple sites with minimal supervision
Works effectively under pressure and across multiple teams
Committed to promoting a positive safety culture
