Senior / Principal Transport Planner - Freight & Logistics

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Well-being programme

Thrive programme

Virtual GP

Gym flex

Menopause support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant in the Transport & Mobility division to lead freight and logistics projects across the UK with hybrid working.

The role offers leadership on small to medium projects, mentoringEarly Career Professionals, and close collaboration with clients and senior colleagues to advance freight policy and decarbonisation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight and logistics sector or public sector freight role.
• Technical skills in freight transport planning, logistics data analysis, and decarbonisation.
• Strong communication and ability to lead client discussions.
• Excellent report writing abilities.
• Experience delivering small to medium projects with budgets and invoicing.
• Mentor and share knowledge with Early Career Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day technical transport planning for freight/logistics projects.
• Take on project management and leadership responsibilities when needed.
• Support clients with freight policy, strategy, and evidence bases.
• Contribute to business cases and freight route studies.
• Support design of efficient last-mile operations and public realm balance.
• Mentor Early Career Professionals and ensure delivery quality.

Skills

Freight logistics

Transport planning

Data analysis

Fleet decarbonisation

Last-mile logistics

Client leadership

Report writing

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Job description

About Your Role

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant in the Transport & Mobility division to support our growing focus on Freight and Logistics. The role could be based from any UK office with hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day technical transport planning input across a wide range of freight and logistics projects.
• Take on project management and leadership responsibilities where appropriate.
• Support clients in freight policy and strategy, building evidence bases and providing advice aligned with policy frameworks.
• Assist with studies and business cases to improve the freight system, including key freight routes, lorry parking, amenities and rail freight terminals.
• Help clients enable efficient last‑mile operations while balancing placemaking, highway safety and public realm priorities.
• Support design and implementation of optimised logistics operations in complex or specialist environments.
• Assist with freight decarbonisation, supporting policymakers, investors and operators in the transition to zero‑emission fleets.
• Lead transport planning inputs for small‑to‑medium projects and collaborate with senior colleagues on larger schemes.
• Mentor Early Career Professionals, supporting their development and ensuring high‑quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of freight and logistics projects, and experience in the sector or in a public sector freight role.
• Technical skills in freight transport planning, logistics data analysis, fleet decarbonisation, urban/last‑mile logistics.
• Good communication skills and confidence to lead discussions with clients, team members and stakeholders.
• Excellent report writing ability.
• Experience in project management on small to medium scale projects, including budget, resource, invoicing, and bid preparation.
• Ability to mentor and share knowledge, especially with Early Career Professionals.
• Collaboration skills with wider teams to support growth and delivery.
• Strong interest and passion for freight transport and transport innovation.

Our Team

We are a small, friendly, and progressive team that values collaboration and mentorship. The Freight and Logistics team works across the UK with public and private sector clients, covering all aspects of freight and logistics.

Benefits & Work‑Life Balance

Hybrid working policy allows two days a week from home. Flexible working arrangements, part‑time options and the ability to purchase additional leave are available. WSP My Hour offers one hour each day for personal activities. The company also provides well‑being programmes, including the Thrive programme, a Virtual GP service, a gym flex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.