Street Lighting Design Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Employee rewards

Flexibility in work and holidays

Training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Street Lighting Engineer to join their team for the M25 DBFO project. This role focuses on managing design projects, ensuring all timelines and consultant work align effectively. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Electrical or a related field and experience in Highway Lighting.

The position offers a competitive salary, employee rewards, and opportunities for professional development, along with a hybrid working culture to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Highway Lighting project.
• Familiarity with the DMRB, MCHW, British and European regulations.
• Professional qualification or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee design projects.
• Undertake lighting and electrical designs.
• Manage external consultants and design outputs.

Skills

Project management

Electrical design

Lighting design

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or a related field

ILP Exterior Lighting Diploma

Tools

Lighting Reality design software

Job description

Overview

Connect Plus services are seeking to appoint a Street Lighting Engineer to join our team on the M25 DBFO project. This position involves undertaking design projects, managing timelines and external consultants, and ensuring effective communication among team members, the supply chain, and internal and external stakeholders.

Your role

• Assist in planning, organizing, and overseeing design projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Undertake lighting designs using Lighting Reality design or similar software.
• Undertake electrical designs using associated software.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation, including project briefs, timelines, and works information. Ensure all files are organized and accessible.
• Manage external consultants undertaking designs.
• Review design outputs for accuracy and consistency, ensuring they align with project goals, the DMRB and relevant standards, liaising with internal and external engineers.
• Resolve engineering issues both on site and with design teams.
• Create and manage trackers/registers for engineering/design deliverables. Produce and collate O&M manuals and H&S files.
• Collect and organize feedback from the supply chain, client, and internal teams, ensuring it is communicated effectively.
• Stay updated on the DMRB and changes in standards and best practices, sharing insights with the team to achieve solutions.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or a related field preferred.
• ILP Exterior Lighting Diploma preferred.
• Proven experience in a Highway Lighting project.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with the DMRB, MCHW, British and European regulations and standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
• Passion for design and a desire to contribute to a creative team.
• Member of a professional body.
• Professionally qualified or working towards professional qualification.

Behaviour

• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations, continually seeking ways to add value.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers, suppliers and stakeholders, sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise.
• Respect: Recognises and values customers and people, encouraging and engaging.
• Trust: Open and honest with all customers and colleagues, reliable, predictable and with a can‑do attitude.

Rewards & benefits

Competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a range of benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills. Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance work and personal life.

Additional information

This role may require security clearance; offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK of five years or longer.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.