Transport Planner / Assistant Transport Planner - Freight & Logistics in Birmingham

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We are seeking a new team member at Consultant or Assistant Consultant level to support our growing focus on Freight and Logistics. We welcome applicants from a range of analytical and numerate backgrounds, including economics, data, policy or management consulting, as well as transport planning, freight and warehouse design and operations. The team is spread across the UK, and we would like the new joiner to ideally be based in an office that our Freight and Logistics team already has a presence in (Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, or Leeds).

Key Responsibilities

• Freight policy and strategy – supporting clients to develop robust evidence bases and providing advice aligned with national, regional and local policy frameworks.
• Freight infrastructure – assisting with studies and business cases to improve the freight system, including key freight routes, lorry parking and amenities, and rail freight terminals.
• Urban freight – helping clients enable efficient last‑mile operations while balancing placemaking, highway safety and public realm priorities.
• Logistics planning – supporting the design and implementation of optimised logistics operations in complex or specialist environments, such as healthcare facilities and major infrastructure projects.
• Freight decarbonisation – supporting policymakers, infrastructure investors and operators in the transition to zero‑emission freight and logistics fleets.

Qualifications and Experience

• A genuine interest in shaping the future of freight and logistics systems, including the role of policy, technology and innovation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience applying quantitative or structured approaches to complex, real‑world challenges.
• The ability to think critically in unfamiliar subject areas and develop clear, evidence‑based insights.
• Comfortable developing bespoke approaches to suit individual projects rather than relying on standard solutions.
• Able to work across multiple subject areas at pace, managing competing priorities and switching context effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, compelling reports and presentations.
• An agile and proactive mindset – asking the right questions, adapting to changing priorities, and identifying risks early.
• Willingness to work towards professional accreditation, where relevant.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, enabling rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people through our Thrive programme and provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need.
• Flex your time: WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
• Your development: We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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.