Senior Lighting Engineer

AtkinsRealis India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 8,268,000 - 13,991,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus program

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Lighting Engineer to lead external lighting design for major UK infrastructure projects. You will deliver layouts, photometric studies, and control strategies, and ensure compliance with BS5489, BS13201, and related ILP guidelines.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and support project planning and client submissions. A strong background in AutoCAD, Lighting Reality, Amtech, DIALux/AGi32 is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in electrical and external lighting design with UK project delivery.
• Solid knowledge of UK highways and infrastructure lighting standards.
• Proficiency in lighting calculations, layouts and control strategies.
• Experience with Design reviews, client presentations and approvals.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Lighting Reality and Amtech.
• Knowledge of sustainable/low-carbon lighting design practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of external lighting systems from concept to construction support.
• Develop lighting layouts, photometric assessments and control strategies for highways and public realms.
• Perform electrical load and power calculations; prepare wiring diagrams and schedules.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and obtain design approvals.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Support project planning, resource allocation and programme management.

Skills

Lighting design

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Project coordination

UK standards

BIM workflows

AutoCAD

DIALux

AGi32

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Lighting Reality

Amtech

DIALux

AGi32

BIM workflows

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Lighting Engineer to join our team and lead the delivery of external lighting design packages for major infrastructure and highways projects across the UK. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in UK external lighting design, a strong understanding of current British Standards and industry guidance, and expertise in delivering safe, sustainable, and cost-effective lighting solutions. This role requires both technical excellence and leadership capability, including mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.

Your Role

Lighting Design & Engineering Lead the design and delivery of external lighting systems from concept through detailed design and construction support. Develop lighting layouts, photometric assessments, and lighting control strategies for highways, public realm, and infrastructure projects. Undertake lighting calculations using Lighting Reality. Experience with DIALux and AGi32 is desirable. Perform electrical load and power calculations using Amtech. Prepare lighting layouts, Schematics and wiring diagrams, standard details, Schedules as per MCHW, specifications, design report, Design risk assesment. Develop designs in accordance with MCHW requirements and relevant client standards. Ensure compliance with applicable UK standards and industry guidance, including BS5489, BS13201, BS 12464-2, ILP guidelines, BS EN 40, BS7671 and BS7430. Deliver passive-safe lighting column designs in accordance with BS EN 12767 and TR30 requirements. Promote low-carbon design principles and energy-efficient lighting solutions through the application of modern technologies and smart control systems. Technical Leadership & Coordination Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and intermediate engineers. Review and approve lighting calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including Higways, Geotech,Drainage, Structures, Technology and Local authorities. Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients to obtain design approvals and ensure compliance with project requirements. Participate in design reviews, project meetings, planning submissions, and client presentations. Support project planning, resource allocation, and programme management to ensure successful project delivery.

About You

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical and external lighting design, with significant experience delivering projects within the UK.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UK highways and infrastructure lighting design standards and regulations.
• Strong understanding of Electrical distribution systems, Earthing and bonding, Lighting controls and Energy-efficient design solutions.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Lighting Reality and Amtech.
• Experience with DIALux, AGi32, BIM workflows, and Civil 3D would be advantageous.
• Experience delivering lighting and electrical packages for UK highways, local authority, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Sound engineering judgement and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Experience working on National Highways, local authority, or major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of sustainable and low-carbon lighting design practices.
• Understanding of asset management and whole-life cost considerations.
• Working toward or holding professional accreditation such as IEng or CEng through a relevant professional institution.
• 7+ years in UK External Lighting Design.

Rewards & Benefits

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Worker Type

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and our people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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