Lighting Consultant

Trades Workforce Solutions; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist lighting consultancy is looking for a Lighting Consultant to join their team in Gravesend, Kent. You will liaise with architects and high-profile clients, providing expert advice on lighting solutions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years in the lighting industry, strong consultative sales experience, and a solid knowledge of LED technologies. The position offers a salary of £35,000–£42,000 plus commission, alongside a hybrid work model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Commission & OTE structure

Car allowance & travel expenses

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension contribution

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Lighting Industry or similar.
• Proven experience in client-facing roles, ideally in lighting or architecture.
• Solid understanding of modern illumination principles.

Responsibilities

• Consult with architects and clients to understand design intent.
• Advise on strategies balancing conservation and aesthetics.
• Translate client briefs into clear technical specifications.
• Work with design and engineering teams on bespoke solutions.
• Support site visits ensuring flawless delivery.
• Represent the business at events and presentations.

Skills

Consultative sales

Knowledge of LED technologies

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Lighting Consultant

Location: Meopham, Kent
Salary: £35,000–£42,000 + Commission

If you love the idea of lighting historic estates, national art collections and one‑of‑a‑kind private residences, this is your ideal next move.

This specialist consultancy has spent decades creating bespoke lighting for some of the most remarkable spaces in the world. They’re now entering a new phase of growth, expanding internationally and investing in new products, partnerships and people, starting with you.

You’ll be the person clients trust to bring together technical know‑how, aesthetic sensitivity and calm, confident advice. It’s a great fit if you come from lighting, architecture, AV/controls or a similar technical design / sales background and enjoy working with designers, consultants and high‑net‑worth clients.

Package

• Salary: £35,000–£42,000 (DOE)
• Commission & OTE structure
• Long‑term incentive options (Profit share)
• Car allowance & travel expenses
• Hybrid / flexible working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution & professional development support

Office

Hybrid – mix of home, studio and site/client visits. Office is based in Kent

Hours

Full‑time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Duties

• Consult with architects, lighting designers, interior designers and private clients to understand design intent and constraints
• Assess spaces and artworks, advising on strategies that balance conservation, aesthetics and practicality
• Translate client briefs into clear technical specifications and proposals
• Work closely with design, engineering and fabrication teams on bespoke solutions
• Support mock‑ups, site visits and installations to ensure flawless delivery
• Nurture long‑term relationships and represent the business at events, CPDs and presentations

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Lighting Industry (or similar industry)
• Proven consultative sales or client‑facing experience in lighting, architecture, interior design, engineering, AV/controls or similar
• Solid working knowledge of LED technologies and modern illumination principles
• Ability to understand design intent and convert concepts into actionable technical information
• Confident, diplomatic communicator, comfortable with senior and high‑profile clients
• Strong eye for detail, aesthetics and craftsmanship
• Comfortable working in varied environments, from heritage buildings to luxury private estates