Lighting Design Engineer: Create Innovative Lighting

Rexel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Performance Related Bonus Scheme

33 days annual leave

Holiday buy/sell

Enhanced parental leave

Learning opportunities

Private Medical Insurance

Staff discounts

Exclusive holiday offers

Financial support and education

Job summary

Rexel UK is seeking an experienced Lighting Design Engineer to design and implement lighting solutions for diverse customer projects across industries. You will develop plans, select luminaires and controls, and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Based from any UK location, the role emphasizes site surveys, CAD/Relux/Dialux work, and delivering technically sound presentations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Relux or Dialux, Draftsite, and AutoCAD.
• Proven recent experience in the lighting industry.
• Strong understanding of lighting technologies, controls, and energy-efficient solutions.
• Competence in Excel and completing spreadsheets.
• Ability to conduct lighting surveys and deliver professional presentations.
• LIA qualification in lighting design (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Develop lighting plans and schemes tailored to customer requirements, project goals and budget constraints.
• Create detailed drawings and plans using CAD, Relux, and other specialist software.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and industry standards.
• Select appropriate luminaires and controls for each project.
• Conduct site surveys, lux level tests, and ROI reports.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers.
• Advise on switch specifications and value engineering projects with strategic suppliers.
• Manage projects, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure smooth installations with contractors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers through the branch network.

Skills

Relux

Dialux

AutoCAD

Draftsite

Excel

Job description

Rexel UK is seeking an experienced Lighting Design Engineer to design and implement lighting solutions for diverse customer projects across industries. You will develop plans, select luminaires and controls, and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Based from any UK location, the role emphasizes site surveys, CAD/Relux/Dialux work, and delivering technically sound presentations.