Solutions Design Engineer - Transport Solutions

Fixed Term Contract (June 2027) Location : Field based Salary : To £60,000 per annum, plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme About the Role We are seeking a highly analytical and forward-thinking Solutions Design Engineer - Transport - to focus on strategy and performance. The purpose of the role is to provide high quality end to end Transport solutions across the sectors, for new business growth, for existing customer innovations and for strategic projects. This is not a daily scheduling role; instead, you will be the analytical engine of our Transport team, focused on medium-to-long-term optimisation. You will delve into our data to find efficiencies, model future scenarios, and support projects that will define the future of our transport operations. As part of your key responsibilities, you'll:

Analyse historical transport data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for network improvement. Model the impact of potential changes, such as new depot locations, different routing strategies, or shifts in delivery patterns Develop, monitor, and report on a suite of strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) covering cost, service, and sustainability. Go beyond daily metrics to analyse cost-to-serve, asset utilisation, and environmental impact Act as a key analytical resource for continuous improvement initiatives. Provide the data and insights needed to build business cases for new technologies, process changes, and strategic projects Support the Solution Design and Business Development teams by providing essential data analysis for new client tenders and solution reviews. Evaluate the potential of emerging technologies and alternative fuels Analyse the performance of our partner carriers against agreed service levels and cost benchmarks. Support strategic carrier reviews by providing objective, data-driven insights to foster partnership and drive improvement Investigate recurring operational challenges by analysing performance data to identify the underlying causes and recommend sustainable, long-term solutions

About You We'd love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you'd be able to perform well in this role! Essential Skills and Attributes:

Proven experience within logistics, supply chain, or a comparable data-intensive industry Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential Proven experience in Transport Routing and Scheduling An ability to think strategically and see the 'bigger picture' beyond day-to-day operations Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for various stakeholders A proactive and inquisitive mindset, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement