Remote Senior Lighting Design Engineer — Lead a New Team

BEW Electrical Distributors Ltd; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Laptop

Bonus scheme

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Job summary

BEW Electrical Distributors Ltd is expanding its Lighting Design Team and seeks a Senior Lighting Design Engineer to deliver professional lighting designs, calculations and reports across a nationwide client base.

You will collaborate with the Director of Lighting Services, support BEW branches and customers, and play a pivotal role in shaping a new department for diverse projects including commercial, industrial, education, healthcare and retail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in lighting design or similar technical role.
• Experience using DIALux Evo or Relux.
• Strong knowledge of lighting design, emergency lighting and controls.
• Good understanding of British Standards and Building Regulations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive, solution-focused with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits.
• LIA Interior and/or Exterior qualifications.
• Knowledge of DALI, Casambi or other lighting control platforms.
• Experience within the electrical wholesale industry.
• Experience using Revit or BIM software.

Responsibilities

• Produce professional lighting designs, calculations and technical reports.
• Provide technical support to customers and BEW branches across the UK.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, architects, developers and manufacturers.
• Conduct site surveys and visits to assess project requirements.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards and regulations.
• Support project enquiries and help convert opportunities into sales.
• Help establish processes, standards and best practice within the new Lighting Services department.

Job description

BEW Electrical Distributors Ltd is expanding its Lighting Design Team and seeks a Senior Lighting Design Engineer to deliver professional lighting designs, calculations and reports across a nationwide client base.

You will collaborate with the Director of Lighting Services, support BEW branches and customers, and play a pivotal role in shaping a new department for diverse projects including commercial, industrial, education, healthcare and retail.