Solutions Design Manager – Automated Warehouse
Chester (3 Days Onsite with travel expenses paid) | Inside IR35 Contract | Initial 4 Months + Extension Likely
We're supporting a major supply chain transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Solutions Design Manager to lead the physical design of a large-scale warehouse operation with a strong focus on automation readiness.
Candidates need to be available immediately.
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape a future-ready logistics facility within a complex, highly regulated environment. The programme is entering a critical design phase, with strong potential for long-term extension through 2026.
The Role
You'll take ownership of the warehouse solution design, leading the physical layout and operational flow for a large-scale logistics operation. The environment will evolve toward greater automation capability, so experience designing scalable and future-proofed warehouse solutions is essential.
This is a hands-on role requiring expertise in warehouse layout design, material flow optimisation, MHE integration, and automation planning.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the physical layout design of a large-scale warehouse facility
Develop end-to-end warehouse solutions covering:
Goods-in
Storage
Picking
Packing
Dispatch flows
Drive space planning and racking configuration
Support integration of material handling equipment and automation technologies ,Design with future scalability in mind including:
ASRS
Conveyors
AMRs
Robotics
Support proof of concept development for automated warehouse solutions
Translate operational requirements into practical, buildable layouts
Contribute to design workshops, modelling, and solution validation activities
Work closely with programme stakeholders, consultants, and operational teams
Required Experience
Proven background as a:
Solutions Design Manager
Warehouse Solution Designer
Logistics Design Consultant
Strong experience physically designing warehouse layouts
Experience within automated or semi-automated warehouse environments
Previous involvement in:
Warehouse build projects
Large-scale reconfigurations
Automation feasibility or PoC initiatives
Familiarity with logistics design tools such as CAD, simulation, or flow modelling software
Comfortable operating within complex stakeholder environments
Desirable
Experience within aerospace, manufacturing, or highly regulated supply chains
Exposure to logistics consultancies or systems integrators
Experience designing high-throughput distribution centres
Contract Details
Initial 4-month contract
Strong likelihood of extension to 9–12 months
Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Chester-based – 3 days onsite per week
Travel expenses covered
Design phase starts 28th May
This is an excellent opportunity to join a major transformation programme at the forefront of warehouse automation and logistics design.
If interested, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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