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Lead Lighting Design Engineer - Exterior Lighting

On-site in the UK·Added 21 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Agency
Marcus Knightley

6 open roles

Overview

Salary
£70,000 a year

About £4,260 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, the UK
Experience
Senior level

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

Requirements
  • Level 3 Electrotechnical NVQ (or equivalent)

  • AM2 Qualification (preferred)

  • Knowledge of 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

  • Strong working knowledge of BS 7671

  • Experience in Inspection & Testing

  • Background in street lighting or highways electrical design

  • Proficient with lighting calculation software and CAD

  • Pay & benefits

    Benefits
    £70,000 base salary + Company Car + Bonus

    The role

    Our client is a growing UK highways infrastructure contractor delivering civil engineering works across national and local authority frameworks.

    Due to continued growth within their Highways Electrical division, they are seeking a Lighting Design Engineer to support the delivery of lighting and external electrical schemes across public highway and public realm environments.

    You will be responsible for the end-to-end design and technical delivery of street lighting and associated electrical infrastructure, including:

    • Street lighting column layouts and lighting level calculations

    • Cable sizing and distribution design

    • Feeder pillar specification and design

    • Lighting controls (CMS systems, photocells, timers, dimming profiles)

    • Energy-efficient LED upgrade schemes

    The role covers surveys, feasibility studies, concept and detailed design, ensuring all schemes comply with BS 5489, EN 13201, BS 7671 (18th Edition), CDM Regulations and local authority standards.

    You will work closely with highways, civils and traffic teams, supporting contractors through installation, testing and commissioning, and ensuring accurate as-built and asset data records are maintained.

    Key responsibilities include:
  • Produce lighting calculations, drawings and technical specifications using lighting design software and CAD packages

  • Undertake site surveys and condition assessments

  • Ensure full compliance with highway and electrical standards

  • Provide technical support during installation and commissioning

  • Liaise with local authorities, Tier 1 contractors and internal project teams

  • Support long-term asset management and sustainability objectives


  • Requirements
  • Level 3 Electrotechnical NVQ (or equivalent)

  • AM2 Qualification (preferred)

  • Knowledge of 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

  • Strong working knowledge of BS 7671

  • Experience in Inspection & Testing

  • Background in street lighting or highways electrical design

  • Proficient with lighting calculation software and CAD


  • Benefits
    £70,000 base salary + Company Car + Bonus

    £60k – £80k a yearthe UK
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