✈️ Junior Simulation Specialist (Discrete Event Simulation) | Global Logistics Leader

Location: Middlesex (3 days onsite, 2 days from home)

Salary: c£40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience

Ref: J13078

A market-leading global logistics organisation is seeking a Junior Simulation Specialist to support airport capacity planning within a complex, high-volume operational environment.

This role sits at the intersection of simulation and operational modelling, offering the opportunity to work on real-world capacity challenges using Discrete Event Simulation (DES).

If you have a strong foundation in simulation, operations, or modelling, and are looking to grow your career in a highly impactful setting, this is a fantastic opportunity.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the development and calibration of Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models
• Assist with what-if analysis, scenario planning, and peak flow modelling
• Translate model outputs into clear insights for operational stakeholders
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure models reflect real-world processes and constraints
• Analyse operational data to support model validation and improvement
• Contribute to the development of tools and dashboards for decision support

What we’re looking for:

• Exposure to Discrete Event Simulation, simulation modelling, or operational research
• Familiarity with DES tools such as Simul8, AnyLogic, Arena, Witness, or similar
• Background or interest in aviation, transport, logistics, manufacturing, or complex operations
• Strong analytical mindset with an interest in capacity planning and system performance
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with R or SQL is beneficial but not essential

This is an ideal role for someone early in their career looking to build expertise in simulation and operational modelling.

Interested? Get in touch to learn more.

⚠️ Applicants must have full UK working rights (sponsorship is not available).