Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Lighting Engineer to join our team and lead the delivery of external lighting design packages for major infrastructure and highways projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in UK external lighting design, a strong understanding of current British Standards and industry guidance, and expertise in delivering safe, sustainable, and cost-effective lighting solutions. This role requires both technical excellence and leadership capability, including mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.

Your Role

Lighting Design & Engineering

• Lead the design and delivery of external lighting systems from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Develop lighting layouts, photometric assessments, and lighting control strategies for highways, public realm, and infrastructure projects.
• Undertake lighting calculations using Lighting Reality. Experience with DIALux and AGi32 is desirable.




• Perform electrical load and power calculations using Amtech.
• Prepare lighting layouts, Schematics and wiring diagrams, standard details, Schedules as per MCHW, specifications, design report, Design risk assesment.
• Develop designs in accordance with MCHW requirements and relevant client standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UK standards and industry guidance, including BS5489, BS13201, BS 12464-2, ILP guidelines, BS EN 40, BS7671 and BS7430.
• Deliver passive-protected lighting column designs in accordance with BS EN 12767 and TR30 requirements.
• Promote low-carbon design principles and energy-efficient lighting solutions through the application of modern technologies and smart control systems.

Technical Leadership & Coordination

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Review and approve lighting calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with multid

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