Senior Lighting Designer - Lead Bold, Sustainable Projects

Buro Happold; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Buro Happold's London lighting team seeks a contract Senior Lighting Designer to shape sustainable environments, from cultural landmarks to urban spaces, blending creativity, science and storytelling.

Take ownership across concept to delivery, lead projects, mentor junior designers, and champion energy efficiency while delivering detailed reports and Revit documentation.

Portfolio submission with CV is requested; we value flexible working patterns and diversity.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Lighting, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering lighting design projects within an engineering consultancy or specialist lighting design studio.
• Strong design sensibility with solid technical expertise and confidence in specification.
• Portfolio evidencing hand sketches, concept development, CAD/Revit work.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead lighting design projects from concept through to final delivery.
• Be a trusted voice for clients, representing Buro Happold in meetings, workshops, and reviews.
• Craft imaginative, elegant, and technically robust lighting solutions across interiors, exteriors, and daylight strategies.
• Turn ideas into outputs with clear reports, visuals, and Revit-based documentation.
• Take charge of project delivery, coordination, site visits, and commissioning stages.
• Champion sustainable design considering energy, ecology, and dark skies in every decision.
• Support and inspire junior designers and contribute to the team’s growth.

Skills

Lighting design

Project leadership

Client communication

Sustainability mindset

Creative design sensibility

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Lighting, Architecture, Engineering

Tools

Dialux Evo

Relux

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

3D modelling

Rhino

Grasshopper

Ladybug/Honeybee

Job description

Buro Happold's London lighting team seeks a contract Senior Lighting Designer to shape sustainable environments, from cultural landmarks to urban spaces, blending creativity, science and storytelling.

Take ownership across concept to delivery, lead projects, mentor junior designers, and champion energy efficiency while delivering detailed reports and Revit documentation.

Portfolio submission with CV is requested; we value flexible working patterns and diversity.