Lighting Design Engineer for Transport & Buildings

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Lighting Design Specialist to support multidisciplinary design across building services, rail and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on interior and exterior lighting and their integration within broader project design.

You will work with internal teams, project managers and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical outputs while maintaining safety, coordination and efficient delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical services design within the built environment and/or transport infrastructure.
• Experience using industry-wide software for electrical/lighting calculations and design.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary design issues associated with the built environment.
• HNC qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant electrical engineering discipline.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide clear technical input across project teams.
• A proactive attitude towards professional development, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outline and detailed designs for multidisciplinary projects, ensuring outputs are technically robust and appropriate to project requirements.
• Follow established procedures and project controls throughout delivery to support quality, consistency and compliance.
• Interface with other disciplines and external engineers to ensure multidisciplinary designs are coordinated, integrated and effectively developed.
• Contribute technical expertise to project-specific tasks and support the delivery of engineering solutions across a range of schemes.
• Provide updates to senior engineers, technical leads and project management teams on project progress and key issues.
• Apply relevant health and safety requirements to support the wellbeing of staff and others affected by SYSTRA’s work.
• Support the development of innovative ideas and contribute to business improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Continue to build your professional capability in line with SYSTRA’s expectations and your chosen professional body.

Skills

Electrical services design

Lighting design

Multidisciplinary design

Collaborative teamwork

Clear technical input

Health and safety awareness

Proactive development

Education

HNC qualification

Tools

Lighting calculation software

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Lighting Design Specialist to support multidisciplinary design across building services, rail and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on interior and exterior lighting and their integration within broader project design.

You will work with internal teams, project managers and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical outputs while maintaining safety, coordination and efficient delivery.