Lighting Design Assistant

SLR Consulting Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentoring

Professional development

Membership support

Flexible, hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

SLR Consulting Ltd seeks a graduate lighting design assistant to support the preparation of lighting designs, layouts, and calculations. You will contribute to lighting impact assessments, site visits, and coordination with architects and planning teams in a collaborative environment.

You will receive mentoring from experienced lighting professionals, opportunities for professional development and training, and support towards relevant professional memberships.

Qualifications

• Graduate in lighting design, architecture, engineering or a related field.
• Basic understanding of lighting principles and relevant standards (e.g. CIBSE, ILP).
• Familiarity with CAD and lighting software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of lighting designs, layouts, and calculations using industry software.
• Support production of reports, drawings, and technical documentation for planning and design stages.
• Contribute to lighting impact assessments (external obtrusive light, ecology, dark skies).
• Conduct site visits, surveys and data collection; coordinate with architects and planning teams.
• Maintain project records and assist with general project administration.

Skills

Lighting design

CAD

Attention to detail

Written communication

Organisational skills

Education

Graduate in lighting design / architecture / engineering

Tools

CAD software

Lighting software

Job description

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture. We are a small, collaborative lighting design and environmental assessment team within SLR, based in Bristol and working across a wide range of projects including commercial, residential, public realm, and infrastructure schemes.

The role

You will receive full training to assist in the preparation of lighting designs, layouts, and calculations using industry software and to support the production of reports, drawings, and technical documentation for planning and design stages, as well as:

• Contribute to lighting impact assessments (e.g. external obtrusive light, ecology, dark skies)
• Conduct site visits, surveys, and data collection
• Help coordinate with architects, engineers, and planning teams
• Maintain project records and assist with general project administration

What We Offer

Hands-on experience across a wide range of projects

Mentoring from experienced lighting professionals

Opportunities for professional development and training

Support towards relevant professional memberships

Friendly, flexible, and supportive working environment

Rewards & Benefits

SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.

Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Volunteering and Community Giving days
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Employee Assistance Programme Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

About you

We are looking for a graduate in lighting design, architecture, engineering, environmental design, or a related field, with:

• Basic understanding of lighting principles and relevant standards/guidance (e.g. CIBSE, ILP)
• Familiarity with CAD and/or lighting software (desirable but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and good written communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Willingness to develop and learn in a small team environment
• A driving licence would be advantageous, as there is some site travel involved in the role.

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.