Graduate Lighting Designer 2027

Bright Network; Sheffield; Presencial; GBP 24 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Resumo da oferta

Arup is seeking a Graduate Lighting Designer to assist on all aspects of lighting projects, from concept to detailed specifications. You will join a community of experts in architectural lighting and daylighting, supported to progress toward a professional qualification.

You’ll work mainly with senior designers on national and international projects, gaining responsibility from day one and opportunities to lead on your own projects as you grow.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Lighting, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with 3D modelling software is desirable.
• Knowledge of lighting software including daylight analysis is advantageous.
• Some coding and digital skills would be beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Hands-on lighting design for a range of projects.
• Carrying out lighting calculations and assessments.
• Preparation of renderings, drawings and specifications.
• Assist in project correspondence and reports.
• Support project and team administration duties.
• Coordinate work with designers and engineers from other disciplines.
• Attend design team meetings and present design outcomes.

Conhecimentos

3D modelling

Lighting software

Coding basics

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Ferramentas

Rendering software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

See it differently

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.

The opportunity

We’re looking for a Graduate 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 daylighting design where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards a professional qualification.

You’ll help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you’ll have a great deal of 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
• Attend design team meetings and present design outcomes

Is this role right for you?

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

Although you could be straight from university, ideally you may have gained experience in a lighting, architectural and/or engineering consultancy practice.

We’re looking for the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

A Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or above) in Lighting, Architecture, Engineering, Product design, Interior design, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Landscape Design, Urban Design, Product Design, Data Science / Engineering, Digital Engineering or other relevant subject

• Familiarity with 3D modelling software is desirable
• Some knowledge of lighting software would be advantageous, including daylight analysis software
• Some experience and ability in coding, software and digital skills would be advantageous

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

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.

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027. Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility: Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

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 permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members 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.