Assistant Street Lighting Designer

 

Description:

Reporting to the Technical Principal for Street Lighting you will be working as part of a team, where you will play an important role providing technical support to other team members and clients.

This will include delivering quality exterior lighting and associated electrical design solutions, including motorways, roads, public realm, decorative and feature lighting, also carrying out site surveys and inspection.

The job role is office based with flexibility for homeworking, and there is a requirement to carry out site surveys/inspections as part of the design work. You will take part in client meetings/briefings to discuss the proposed scheme/s or for project progress meetings, due to the location of some projects/contracts there will be at times occasional overnight stays required.

Key Responsibilities And Duties Include
 

  • Preparation of reports, feasibility studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and contract documents
  • Clear communication skills and the individual must be able to develop strong technical credibility with the client and be able to foster relationships in a partnering environment
  • Liaison with engineers/technicians from other disciplines
  • Carry out site surveys/inspection
  • Assist in the preparation of estimates
  • Design of lighting projects in accordance with relevant standards and codes of practice
  • Electrical designs for private cable networks in accordance with relevant standards
  • Liaise with clients, electricity suppliers, contractors, professional organisations, sub-consultants, and other design teams
  • Supporting the production of Environmental Lighting Impact Assessments reports, Economic Assessments reports and Business Cases
  • Assist with nighttime lighting assessments
  • Any other tasks deemed necessary and commensurate with the grade
     

Candidate specification

Essential
 

  • Highly motivated, and able to work with limited supervision
  • Approachable and personable, and able to build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients
  • IT Literate, inc. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Conversant with lighting design software, in particular Lighting Reality
  • Have experience or practical working knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Have a working knowledge of Highways Agency DMRB and MCHDW standards, BS5489, BSEN 13201, BS7671 and ILP Technical Reports/guidance documents
     

Desirable
 

  • Relevant engineering or electrical qualification at a minimum of certificate or diploma level
  • Completed or working towards completing the Institution of Lighting Professional Exterior Lighting Diploma and registered with the Engineering Council as EngTech and Affiliate Member of the ILP (IEng/MILP desirable)

Organization Mott MacDonald
Industry Other Jobs Jobs
Occupational Category Assistant Street Lighting Designer
Job Location Leeds,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2026-01-21 1:43 pm
Expires on 2026-03-07