Lighting Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Thirsk; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lighting specialist in Thirsk is seeking a Lighting Controls Engineer / Installer. This role involves installing sophisticated lighting control systems, working within a talented team, and progressing into project management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on electrical installation experience, strong communication skills, and a desire for career advancement. Competitive salary and full training provided.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Private healthcare

Full Lutron training and certification

Long-term career growth

Qualifications

• Qualified or proven practical competence in electrical or AV installation.
• Experience in high-end residential or commercial environments.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Install lighting control panels, cabling, and blinds systems.
• Assist with programming and commissioning of systems.
• Provide on-site technical support and solve installation challenges.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal design teams.

Skills

Hands-on electrical or AV installation background

Strong understanding of cabling, wiring, schematics, and fault-finding

Client-facing communication skills

Organised and detail-focused

Tools

Lutron

Control4

KNX

Job description

Lighting Controls Engineer / Installer

Based in Yorkshire (covering projects UK-wide)
£30,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience) + Vehicle + Fuel Card + Private Healthcare
Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

This isn’t just another installation job, it’s a genuine career pathway.
We’re representing a multi award winning lighting specialist known across the UK for designing and delivering exceptional lighting control systems for luxury residential and commercial environments.
They’re seeking a Lighting Controls Engineer / Installer with hands on electrical experience who is keen to grow into a Project Manager. You’ll join a technically brilliant, design led team working on high end lighting and shading systems, with full training in Lutron and other smart lighting technologies provided.

The Role

Starting as an Installer, you’ll work within a talented technical team while being mentored to step into project ownership.
You will gain hands on experience with lighting control systems, Lutron programming, and project delivery, eventually managing installations from concept through to completion.

Your role will include:

• Installing lighting control panels, cabling, and blinds systems to a high standard.
• Assisting with programming and commissioning (training provided).
• Providing on-site technical support and solving installation challenges.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal design teams.
• Taking ownership of smaller installations before progressing into Project Management.
• Helping to plan materials, schedules, and documentation for each project.

You will travel across the UK (typically 3-5 nights per month) but will be based primarily from the Yorkshire office.

About You

• Hands on electrical or AV installation background (qualified or proven practical competence).
• Strong understanding of cabling, wiring, schematics, and fault-finding.
• Experience within high-end residential or commercial environments.
• Organised, professional, and detail-focused.
• Great communicator and client-facing presence.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with Lutron, Control4, or KNX is a plus, but full training will be given.
• Most importantly, you are ambitious and eager to progress beyond the tools, into project delivery, client management, and leadership.

What’s On Offer

• £30,000 - £45,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Full Lutron training and certification provided
• Private healthcare
• Genuine progression into Project Management
• Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s most respected lighting specialists
• Long-term career growth within a supportive, employee-focused environment

Why This Role?

This company is committed to helping their engineers grow. You will be guided by experienced industry professionals, working on prestigious UK wide projects while developing the technical and management skills to lead your own projects in the future.
If you’re ready to move beyond “just installation” and into a rewarding career in lighting control and project delivery, this could be the perfect next step.