Industrial Placement Lighting Designer

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

We’re looking for an Industrial Placement Lighting Designer to join our team of bright professionals to assist on all aspects of lighting projects: from concept development to detailed lighting specifications. From your first day, you’ll join an unrivalled community of experts in architectural lighting and day lighting design where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards a professional qualification.

On this 10–12-month Internship you help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you’ll have a some responsibility from day one, we’ll give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills.

Working mainly with our senior designers on a wide range of national and international projects, and supporting other team members, this is an excellent opportunity to learn about lighting design, develop skills and subsequently work on your own projects.

The role involves:

• Hands on lighting design for a range of projects
• Carrying out lighting calculations
• Preparation of renderings, drawings, and specifications
• Assisting the production of project related correspondence and reports
• Project and team administration duties
• Co-ordinating work with designers and engineers of other disciplines

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

Studying a recognised degree or diploma in lighting, architecture, engineering, product design or interior design or any other appropriate subject, graduating in 2028 or 2029.

• An A level (or equivalent) in Maths is desirable but not a pre-requisite
• A 2.1 or above in relevant modules such as architecture, art, design, maths, science, engineering and technology related subjects are advantageous
• Familiarity with 3D modelling software is desirable
• Some knowledge of lighting software would be advantageous, including daylight analysis software
• Skills in drawing/sketching and/or abilities in presentation tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are desirable
• Some experience and ability in coding, software and digital skills would be advantageous

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.

Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes:

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds:
  We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers:
  You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers:
  You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work…