Client: Confidential
Services: Retail Logistics
Location: Southeast England

Overview

Gleave Partnership was appointed to support the launch of a new last mile logistics facility as part of a major UK growth and sustainability programme. Working closely with multiple client teams, contractors and vendors, Gleave coordinated the transformation of a previously mothballed facility into a fully operational logistics site incorporating the latest automation technologies.

Acting as both Project Manager and Principal Contractor, Gleave oversaw the programme from facility handover through to operational launch, ensuring all site standards, operational requirements and programme milestones were achieved.

Key Project Elements

• Transformation of an existing storage facility into a fully operational logistics site
• Upgrade of the facility to meet the latest operational and automation standards
• Installation and deployment of site equipment and furniture
• Power and data infrastructure for automated conveyance systems
• Inventory management and logistics coordination
• Storage and transport management, including off-site storage solutions

Project Challenge

The project required the complete transformation of a mothballed facility into a fully operational logistics site within a highly compressed programme. Alongside addressing pre-existing building issues, the facility also needed to be upgraded to meet the client’s latest operational and automation standards before launch.

The scale, pace and complexity of the programme required careful coordination across multiple client teams, specialist vendors and contractors. Gleave was selected due to its extensive experience delivering new site launches and its proven expertise in supporting automated logistics environments.

Gleave’s Role

Gleave provided end-to-end project delivery support, including:

• Project management and coordination of all stakeholders and vendors
• Principal Contractor responsibilities, including CDM compliance, access control, vendor coordination and waste management
• Delivery of fit-out services, equipment installation and deployment
• Management of power and data infrastructure for automated systems
• Inventory management and coordination of site deliveries
• Storage and transport services, including off-site storage and scheduled equipment movements

Key Contributions

• Coordinated multiple client teams and vendors within a single delivery programme
• Managed all site access, Health & Safety and contractor interfaces during the launch phase
• Supported procurement and supply chain teams with high-risk equipment management
• Ensured critical equipment was delivered, stored and installed in line with programme requirements
• Maintained programme alignment across all project stakeholders

Project Impact

The facility was successfully transformed and launched as a fully operational last mile logistics site, meeting all programme objectives and operational requirements.

Key outcomes included:

• Project delivered in full
• Project delivered on programme
• Project delivered under budget
• Zero reportable injuries during delivery
• No post-launch defects or snags raised
• Positive feedback received from stakeholders across the programme
• Ongoing support provided to site engineering teams following launch

The successful delivery of the project enabled the client to bring a strategically important logistics facility into operation while supporting future growth and operational efficiency objectives.

Related Services

• Project Management
• Principal Contractor Services
• Logistics Coordination

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