Senior Lighting Designer

Description:

Senior Lighting Designer to help shape exceptional, sustainable environments that leave a lasting impact. From cultural landmarks to complex urban spaces, you’ll lead projects that blend creativity, science, and storytelling - pushing the boundaries of what light can do.

This is your chance to take ownership, influence design at every stage, and bring bold ideas to life in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The Role

• Lead from the front - driving lighting design projects from early concept through to final delivery
• Be a trusted voice for clients, representing Buro Happold with confidence in meetings, workshops, and reviews
• Craft imaginative, elegant, and technically robust lighting solutions across interiors, exteriors, and daylight strategies
• Turn ideas into compelling outputs, producing clear reports, beautiful visuals, and precise Revit-based documentation
• Take charge of project delivery, coordination, site visits, and commissioning stages
• Champion sustainable design considering energy, ecology, and dark skies in every decision
• Support and inspire junior designers, helping shape the next generation of talent
• Contribute to the growth, reputation, and creative culture of the lighting team

Your Skills And Experience

• Degree or Master’s in Lighting, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Significant experience delivering exceptional lighting design projects within an engineering consultancy or specialist lighting design studio
• A strong design sensibility paired with solid technical expertise and confidence in specification
• Fluent in industry tools such as Dialux Evo, Relux, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modelling software
• Comfortable leading projects, managing client relationships, and guiding teams to successful outcomes
• Experience managing project delivery, performance, and client relationships
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, and best practice
• A genuine passion for sustainability and the wider impact of light on people, place, and planet
• Curiosity about innovation, including the use of automation and smart tools to enhance workflows and design thinking
• Experience with Rhino, Grasshopper, Ladybug, Honeybee, or similar environmental tools is a plus
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development