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Solutions Design Manager
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- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
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 Lead the
physical layout design
of a large-scale warehouse facility 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 Design solutions with
automation scalability in mind , including: ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems) Conveyor systems AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) Robotics and emerging technologies Support or lead
proof of concept (PoC) development
for automated solutions Translate operational requirements into
practical, buildable warehouse layouts Facilitate and contribute to
design workshops, scenario modelling, and solution validation Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across operations, engineering, and programme delivery Essential Experience Proven background as a
Solutions Design Manager / Warehouse Solution Designer / Logistics Design Consultant Strong track record in
physical warehouse design (layout, flow, and infrastructure) Experience in
automated or semi-automated warehouse environments Involvement in: Warehouse builds or large-scale reconfigurations Automation feasibility studies or PoCs Familiarity with
design and modelling tools
(e.g. CAD, simulation, flow modelling) Ability to operate effectively in
complex stakeholder environments Desirable Experience in
highly regulated industries
(e.g. aerospace, manufacturing) Exposure to
high-throughput distribution centres Background in consulting, systems integration, or large logistics programmes Why Apply? Opportunity to design a
next-generation warehouse facility
from the ground up Work at the forefront of
automation-enabled logistics transformation High-profile programme with
long-term extension potential Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong stakeholder engagement
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Languages
- English
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