Location: Birmingham, Hybrid, UK flexible locations considered
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a permanent Lead Senior Lighting & Electrical Engineer to join a Consulting Energy, Lighting & Technology Practice. You will work on major UK infrastructure lighting and technology projects within a large-scale transport renewals programme.
You will take a lead role in project delivery, oversee technical outputs, and support the development of a growing team of lighting engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a team delivering compliant, technically sound engineering solutions
Produce and check designs, calculations, drawings, and project documentation
Oversee and support junior engineers' work
Manage project budgets and commercial performance
Liaise with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
Support bid preparation and work-winning activities
Ensure health and safety compliance across all project work
Act as main engineering contact on assigned projects
Contribute to design reviews and risk management
Act as Principal Designer where required
Supervise and develop a small technical team
Requirements
Experience in lighting or electrical engineering design delivery
Strong understanding of relevant technical standards and client requirements
Knowledge of transport/roadside infrastructure systems (desirable)
Strong experience with CDM Regulations and health & safety management
Ability to manage project risks, budgets, and deliverables
Experience checking technical design outputs
Competent with relevant engineering software/tools
Strong client-facing and communication skills
Experience mentoring or managing engineers
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (desirable or contract-dependent)
Senior Engineer level experience or equivalent
Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Career development and structured progression
Support toward professional qualifications
Pension scheme
24+ days holiday plus bank holidays
Health and wellbeing support
Employee discount scheme
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Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year