Project Specialist - Freight Forwarding in Birmingham

Job description

Role: Project Specialist - Freight Forwarding

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

Role:

Our client, an industry leading Freight Forwarder, is on the lookout for a Project Logistics Engineering and Operations Specialist to join their project logistics team.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for both career starters and experienced professionals to develop expertise in complex project cargo management, working on challenging shipments across various industries including oil & gas, renewable energy, construction and manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage project logistics operations to ensure the safe, cost-efficient, and on-time transport of oversized, overweight, and high-value cargo worldwide.
• Evaluate cargo specifications, dimensions, and weight distribution to design safe and effective lifting and transport solutions.
• Support the development of detailed transport engineering plans for heavy-lift and oversized cargo.
• Communicate and coordinate with ports, terminals, shipping lines, and specialized transport providers.
• Supervise cargo handling activities, including loading, securing, and discharging operations.
• Track project progress and deliver regular status updates to project managers.
• Manage project documentation, including permits, certifications, and compliance records.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for clients throughout project execution.

Requirements:

• For Entry-level, Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Marine, or related discipline) or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 2-3 years logistics, transport or related industry experience.
• Knowledge of international shipping regulations and customs procedures an advantage
• CAD Software experience a distinct advantage
• Previous experience in oil & gas, renewable energy, or construction industries
• Foreign language skills an advantage

A role that offers a great package, bonus and progression opportunity!

If you have the right skillset and experience for this role, apply today!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English