LED Electrical Designer

Innotech Partners; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lighting solutions company is seeking an LED Design Engineer to help shape their new department. You will conduct site surveys and create lighting designs using AutoCAD, balancing technical assessments with client-focused solutions. This position offers a competitive salary (£30K – £40K), travel coverage, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary (£30K – £40K)

Travel costs covered (potential company van or car allowance)

Opportunities for ongoing training and development

Hands-on role with a mix of office-based and on-site work

Chance to shape a new department

Qualifications

• Understanding of lighting design and principles.
• CAD experience (AutoCAD, Revit or similar).
• Knowledge of BS 7671 (17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
• Previous experience designing or installing LED lighting systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical site surveys across the UK (approx. 50% of your time).
• Create and modify lighting layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent tools.
• Translate client needs into tailored lighting solutions.
• Produce installation schematics and technical documentation.
• Select energy-efficient equipment and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay updated with wiring regulations and lighting standards.
• Occasionally stay overnight depending on project location and schedule.

Skills

Understanding of lighting design and principles

CAD experience (AutoCAD, Revit or similar)

Knowledge of BS 7671 (17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations)

Previous experience designing or installing LED lighting systems

Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel

Job description

Join the Bright Future of Energy‑Efficient Lighting!

Position: LED Design Engineer
Location: Office‑based with regular UK‑wide site travel (approx. 50%)
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates)
Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Lead the Future of Smart Lighting Solutions

Are you a skilled electrical professional or an ambitious graduate ready to launch a career in cutting‑edge lighting design?

We are seeking a motivated LED Design Engineer to join our expanding technical team. This is a brand‑new position designed to support growing demand for intelligent, bespoke lighting design across our commercial LED projects.

You’ll play a vital role in shaping our LED design capability‑balancing hands‑on site assessments with detailed CAD work and client‑focused technical solutions. If you’re excited by the opportunity to influence design from concept through to delivery, we want to hear from you.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary (£30K – £40K)
• Travel costs covered (plus potential company van or car allowance)
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• A hands‑on role with a mix of office‑based and on‑site work
• Chance to shape a new department within a growing company

The Role

As an LED Design Engineer, you will work alongside project managers and technical specialists to deliver safe, effective, and energy‑efficient lighting systems tailored to each client’s needs. Your time will be split between on‑site technical surveys and office‑based design using AutoCAD and related software.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical site surveys across the UK (approx. 50% of your time)
• Create and modify lighting layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent tools
• Translate client needs into tailored lighting solutions
• Produce installation schematics and technical documentation
• Select energy‑efficient equipment and ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Stay updated with wiring regulations and lighting standards
• Occasionally stay overnight depending on project location and schedule

Key Qualifications

Essential

• Understanding of lighting design and principles
• CAD experience (AutoCAD, Revit or similar)
• Knowledge of BS 7671 (17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations)
• Previous experience designing or installing LED lighting systems
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel

Desirable

• AM2 qualification
• Familiarity with Dialux, Relux or lighting simulation tools
• Understanding of sustainable, low‑carbon design

Join Us

If you’re ready to play a key role in delivering energy‑efficient lighting solutions and growing a brand‑new department, we want to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to apply or just exploring your options, our team is here to guide you.

Leave it to us to support every step of the way and find the best match for your future—because that’s what we do.

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