Lighting Design Engineer

Working alongside experienced engineers, external design consultants, contractors and key stakeholders, you will ensure that lighting designs are technically compliant, practical, cost-effective and delivered within agreed project timescales. The position is primarily based in Leatherhead, offering a hybrid working arrangement of four days in the office and one day working from home each week. Travel to other operational locations across the South East and occasional site visits will also be required.

Key Responsibilities As a Street Lighting Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Producing detailed highway and street lighting designs using Lighting Reality or equivalent specialist lighting design software. Undertaking and supporting associated electrical design activities using relevant engineering software. Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of lighting design projects from initial concept through to construction and completion. Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, specifications, design calculations, project briefs and engineering documentation. Ensuring lighting designs comply with DMRB (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges), MCHW (Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works), ILP guidance and relevant British and European Standards.

Coordinating external design consultants and reviewing their technical submissions to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance. Working closely with internal engineering teams, contractors and supply chain partners to resolve technical challenges and design-related issues. Providing technical support during project delivery, including assisting with engineering queries arising on site. Maintaining accurate design trackers, technical registers and project documentation. Supporting the preparation and collation of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and Health & Safety files.

Liaising with clients, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and successful project delivery. Keeping up to date with changes in highway lighting legislation, technical standards and industry best practices. Essential Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
Proven experience working within street lighting or highway lighting design. Practical experience using Lighting Reality or similar lighting design software. A good understanding of highway lighting design principles and electrical engineering requirements. Knowledge of relevant UK highway design standards, including DMRB, MCHW, ILP guidance and British Standards. Experience producing, reviewing and coordinating engineering design documentation. Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering requirements.

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve design issues. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects or design activities simultaneously. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, external consultants and contractors. A proactive approach to maintaining technical quality, compliance and project deadlines. Desirable Qualifications & Experience The following would be advantageous: A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

ILP Exterior Lighting Diploma or equivalent lighting design qualification. Previous experience working on major highways, motorway networks or Strategic Road Network projects. Experience coordinating or managing external engineering design consultants.

Experience with electrical design software and associated engineering calculations. Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution. Professional engineering registration…