Freight Projects Coordinator

Freight Projects Coordinator

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Develop Your Freight Forwarding Career into Specialist Project Logistics

Are you an experienced freight forwarding professional looking to take the next step in your career?

I am recruiting for a Projects Coordinator to join a growing Projects Division within an established international freight forwarding business. This is an exciting opportunity to move beyond general freight operations and build a career in the specialist world of project logistics, heavy-lift, breakbulk, out-of-gauge (OOG) and complex international cargo movements.

Working closely with the Projects Director and senior leadership team, you'll receive hands-on training and mentoring, initially supporting project operations before progressing into the planning and management of high-value, specialist logistics projects across the globe.

What You'll Be Doing

Quotations & Supplier Coordination

• Obtaining freight quotations from shipping lines, hauliers, overseas agents and specialist logistics providers.
• Preparing and issuing RFQs to suppliers.
• Negotiating competitive freight rates and service options.
• Comparing quotations, transit times and logistics solutions.
• Assisting with customer quotations and maintaining accurate pricing records.

Project Planning & Administration

• Providing operational and administrative support to the Projects team.
• Assisting with route planning, equipment selection and shipping arrangements.
• Coordinating with ports, carriers, international agents and transport providers.
• Maintaining project documentation, schedules and costing records.
• Supporting the planning of complex cargo movements.

Project Operations

• Coordinating project shipments from award through to completion.
• Arranging freight bookings, transport and shipping documentation.
• Monitoring international shipments and ensuring smooth delivery.
• Providing regular updates to customers, suppliers and overseas agents.
• Identifying operational challenges and supporting resolution plans.
• Assisting with project costing, invoicing and final project close-out.

What They're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Previous experience within freight forwarding operations.
• Strong knowledge of sea freight import and export procedures.
• Experience handling bookings, shipping documentation and freight movements.
• Confidence dealing with shipping lines, suppliers and international agents.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• A proactive attitude and genuine desire to learn specialist project logistics.

Desirable Skills

While not essential, the following would be advantageous:

• Multimodal import and export operations experience.
• Experience using CargoWise.
• Experience using Descartes/e-Customs.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and international shipping documentation.
• Experience sourcing and comparing freight quotations.
• Existing relationships with freight agents, carriers or shipping lines.

What's on Offer?

• Specialist training within international project logistics.
• Clear progression from freight forwarding operations into project management.
• Exposure to OOG, breakbulk, heavy-lift and RoRo shipments.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 09:00am to 5:30pm
• Office-based role
• Occasional home-working flexibility where business needs allow