Location: Heathrow - London
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £60K - £70K
We are looking for an experienced Project Freight Forwarding Manager to manage and grow Project Cargo operations across a defined European region.
This role would suit a strong Project Cargo, Heavy Lift, Breakbulk, OOG, or Air Charter freight forwarding professional with experience managing complex multimodal movements across road, sea, air, rail, barge, and storage.
You will be responsible for managing project cargo enquiries, coordinating RFQs, developing service provider relationships, supporting business development, and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of specialist cargo movements.
Package
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Company car or car allowance
Bonus scheme
Private healthcare
Additional company benefits
Full-time, permanent position
European regional responsibility
Long-term career development within specialist freight forwarding and project cargo
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day Project Cargo and freight forwarding operations
Handle Project Cargo enquiries across the European region
Coordinate RFQs with customers, overseas offices, and service providers
Manage heavy lift, breakbulk, out-of-gauge, and over-dimensional cargo movements
Supervise loading, discharge, and cargo handling operations
Oversee project documentation, customs requirements, surveys, permits, and compliance
Develop relationships with hauliers, ports, terminals, air charter providers, and specialist vendors
Support new business development within the Project Cargo sector
Build and maintain a strong regional Project Cargo supplier network
Support the development of pricing tools, operational procedures, and customer KPIs
Train and support branch staff on Project Cargo processes and best practice
Ensure all shipments are tracked correctly through internal systems
Promote Health & Safety standards across all project operations
Travel across the region when required
Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Cargo, Project Freight Forwarding, Heavy Lift, Breakbulk, or OOG logistics
Experience handling over-dimensional cargo by road, sea, air, rail, barge, or storage
Strong knowledge of project cargo operations, documentation, permits, surveys, and customs processes
Experience working with ports, terminals, hauliers, shipping lines, air charter providers, and specialist logistics suppliers
Knowledge of Air Charter operations and contracts would be highly advantageous
Strong commercial awareness and business development ability
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong organisation, problem-solving, and planning skills
Able to work under pressure and manage complex shipments from start to finish
Willingness to travel across Europe when required
Fluent English is required. Additional European languages would be advantageous
The Package
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Full-time, permanent position
European regional responsibility
Opportunity to grow and develop a specialist Project Cargo product
Long-term career development within freight forwarding and logistics
Apply Now
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Freight Forwarding Manager, Project Cargo Manager, Heavy Lift Specialist, Breakbulk Manager, or OOG Freight Forwarding Manager looking for a regional role within specialist logistics.
Apply today to discuss the role in more detail.
WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.
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Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year