Ramboll
Senior Lighting Engineer - Highways Street Lighting
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Senior Exterior Lighting Engineer – Southampton, UK (or UK-wide)
Are you…?
Looking for your next step into a senior lighting engineer position? Eager to elevate your lighting expertise and take on a more challenging role within a dynamic and growing specialist team?
Then come and join our highways team as our new (Senior) Exterior Lighting Engineer.
The Role
As our new (Senior) Exterior Lighting Engineer, you will expand your experience and expertise in external lighting designs within our highways team across diverse projects, including:
- Highways
- Ports
- Airports
- Urban areas
- Other infrastructure sectors
You will also contribute to the exterior lighting aspects for our marine, environment & health, MEP, buildings, structures, and infrastructure teams within our global company.
Key Responsibilities
- Producing lighting and electrical designs from concept through to construction in a multi-discipline environment
- Preparing:
- Technical reports
- Specifications
- Design input statements
- Lighting environmental impact assessments
- Supporting and mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence
- Engaging with external stakeholders and building collaborative relationships
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About You
You will have:
- Gained or be working towards an Incorporated Engineer/CEng status, with appropriate experience in the exterior lighting discipline
- Membership (Associate or full) of a professional lighting organisation, such as:
- ILP (Institute of Lighting Professionals)
- SLL (Society of Lighting Engineers)
- Completed or be pursuing:
- ILP Exterior Lighting Diploma
- LET Lighting Diploma
- Or an equivalent qualification (not essential)
- Proficiency in using Lighting Reality software
- Experience with Trimble Pro Design software (not essential but advantageous)
- Ability to work independently and supervise others effectively
- Experience with National Highways and local authority lighting designs, and Design & Build Contracts
- Familiarity with the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
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What We Offer You
- Commitment to your professional development
- Flexible work environment
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Matched pension contributions up to a set percentage
- Private medical cover & life assurance
Ready to Join Us?
Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV.
The position is immediately available, and interviews will be conducted as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
If this sounds like the next step for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
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