Solutions Design Manager – Automated Warehouse (Contract)
Location: Chester (3 days onsite, travel expenses covered)
Start Date: Late May (Design Phase Kick-Off)
Duration: Initial 4 months with strong likelihood of extension (9–12 months total)
Contract Type: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
The Opportunity
* We are looking for an experienced Solutions Design Manager to lead the end-to-end physical design of a large-scale, future-ready warehouse operation.
* This is a high-impact role within a major logistics transformation programme, focused on developing a warehouse facility that is optimised for today and scalable for tomorrow's automation technologies.
* You will play a critical role in shaping a complex distribution environment, ensuring the design supports operational efficiency while enabling future integration of advanced automation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the physical layout design of a large-scale warehouse facility
2. Develop comprehensive warehouse solution designs, including:
* Goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch flows
* Space planning and racking configurations
* Material Handling Equipment (MHE) selection and integration
3. Design solutions with automa...