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Lighting Design Engineer

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

A market-leading and highly respected UK electrical distribution group is looking for a talented and driven Lighting Design Engineer to join their Central Region team.

You'll be joining a business with a nationwide network of over 250 branches and a proud history dating back more than 200 years. Known for their quality products, outstanding service and decentralised culture, they empower their people to make decisions, build relationships and develop long-term careers. With access to over 140,000 products from the world's leading manufacturers, this is a business that combines scale with genuine autonomy.

The Opportunity

As a Lighting Design Engineer, you will:

Produce detailed internal and external lighting designs using specialist software such as DIALux, Relux and AutoCAD
Deliver compliant solutions across a wide range of projects including highways, infrastructure, commercial and industrial schemes
Ensure all designs meet relevant UK and European standards, including DMRB where applicable
Prepare full technical documentation including drawings, specifications and schedules
Work closely with clients, contractors, architects and internal sales teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
Conduct site surveys and provide technical advice to ensure buildable, practical solutions
Provide technical support and contribute to the development of junior team membersThis is a varied role offering a mix of office-based design work, site visits and hybrid working flexibility.

Rewards

As a Lighting Design Engineer, you will receive:

Starting salary between £50,000 - £70,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
Industry-leading annual profit-sharing bonus
Company car, mobile phone and laptop
Private medical insurance
Company pension scheme with 4x salary life insurance
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Structured training and development programmes (internal and external)
A long-term, stable career with genuine progression opportunitiesRequirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

At least 2 years' lighting design experience (sales exposure is advantageous)
Strong knowledge of lighting design software (DIALux, Relux, AutoCAD)
A solid understanding of electrical design principles and lighting control systems (e.g. DALI, DMX)
Experience working to relevant standards and energy efficiency requirements
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
A qualification in an electrical or building services discipline is preferred. Membership of a professional body such as the Institute of Lighting Professionals would be advantageous.Do you think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more

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