Expression of Interest: Street Lighting Engineers (Engineer to Principal Engineer)

ARUP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup in Leeds seeks engineers to join our Intelligent Mobility team to design street lighting for highways and public spaces across the UK.

You will contribute to delivering safe, sustainable lighting solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and developing expertise in lighting standards and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Experience delivering street lighting design packages.
• Knowledge of BS 5489, BS 7671 and DMRB/MCHW standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver street lighting design and external electrical design services across highways and public realm projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient lighting solutions.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of lighting projects in the UK and internationally.

Skills

Street lighting design

Lighting Reality

Electrical design

BS 7671 & BS 5489

AutoCAD

Lighting impact assessments

Risk analysis

Client engagement

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Engineering degree or HND

Tools

Lighting Reality

AutoCAD

Job description

Joining Arup

At Arup, we shape better journeys and safer environments through intelligent, connected, and sustainable infrastructure. For over 75 years, our purpose-driven approach has helped communities move and live better. Our Intelligent Mobility (IM) team brings together specialists in technology, systems, and digital engineering to deliver smarter, safer, and more sustainable transport solutions.

Street lighting is central to this mission, supporting energy reduction, safety, and decarbonisation goals through intelligent design and control.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup is shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

The Opportunity

We’re looking to receive expressions of interest for Engineers, Senior Engineers, and Principal Engineers to join our growing Street Lighting Design discipline within Arup’s Intelligent Mobility team. You’ll help deliver lighting and exterior electrical design services across highways, inter-urban networks, and public realm projects in the UK and internationally.

You’ll contribute to the design, development, and delivery of street lighting systems that make roads and public spaces safer, more efficient, and more sustainable supporting the decarbonisation and modernisation of transport and urban environments.

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact projects for National Highways, local authorities, and international clients
• Collaborate across disciplines including Highways, Energy, and Digital
• Be part of a team driving innovation in smart control technologies
• Access opportunities to broaden your experience in Low Emission Mobility, Mobility Pricing, and Connected & Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs)
• Receive mentorship and contribute to strengthening our national lighting capability

We Welcome Interest from Individuals at All Levels of Experience Who Bring Expertise In:

• Street lighting design for highways and public realm projects
• Lighting Reality or other lighting design software
• Electrical design and compliance with BS 7671 and BS 5489
• AutoCAD and digital collaboration tools
• Lighting impact assessments and risk analysis
• Client engagement and stakeholder coordination

We’d Love to Hear from You If You Have Any of the Following:

• A degree or HND in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Experience delivering street lighting design packages
• Working knowledge of BS 5489, BS 7671, and DMRB/MCHW standards
• Proficiency in Lighting Reality and AutoCAD
• Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development

This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under the UK immigration system. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

What We Offer you

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 they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

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