Highway Lighting Design Engineer

Morson Talent; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international design consultancy is seeking an experienced Highways Lighting Design Engineer to contribute to a national infrastructure project. This role involves preparing technical documents, conducting surveys, and supporting assessments related to road lighting standards. The ideal candidate should be proficient in relevant lighting design software and experienced in compliance with British standards. This is a long-term hybrid position based in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience designing to British lighting/electrical standards (BS5489, BS EN 13201, BS 7671).
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Proficiency in lighting design software (Lighting Reality, Dialux, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, designs, specifications, and contract documents.
• Carry out daytime and night-time surveys.
• Support the production of Environmental Impact Assessments.

Skills

Designing to British lighting/electrical standards

Knowledge of trunk and local road lighting requirements

Technical report writing skills

Proficiency in lighting design software

Proficiency in electrical design calculation software

Job description

Highways Lighting Design Engineer National Highways SDF

• Rate: Up to £40 - £48 per hour (Umbrella) (negotiable dependant on experience)
• Location: UK-wide (Base offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds, multiple offices throughout the UK)
• Contract: Long-term (aligned with SDF project)
• Hours: 8 hours X 5 days per week
• Working Pattern: Hybrid typically 2 days per week in the office or on-site, remainder remote

Morson Talent is recruiting on behalf of an international design consultancy delivering on the National Highways Scheme Development Framework. We are seeking an experienced Highways Lighting Design Engineer to join their team on a high-profile, long-term programme shaping the UK s road infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, designs, specifications, and contract documents

• Carry out daytime and night-time surveys

• Support the production of Environmental Impact Assessments, Economic Assessments, and Business Cases

• Liaise with clients, electricity suppliers, contractors, professional bodies, sub-consultants, and design teams

Key Requirements

• Experience designing to British lighting/electrical standards (BS5489, BS EN 13201, BS 7671)

• Knowledge of trunk and local road lighting requirements

• Strong technical report writing skills

• Proficiency in lighting design software (Lighting Reality, Dialux, or similar)

• Proficiency in electrical design calculation software (Trimble, Castline, or similar)

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a major national infrastructure programme, we would be pleased to hear from you.

To apply, please contact Morson Talent today.