A market-leading and highly respected UK electrical distribution group is looking for a talented and driven Lighting Design Engineer to join their Central Region team.

You'll be joining a business with a nationwide network of over 250 branches and a proud history dating back more than 200 years. Known for their quality products, outstanding service and decentralised culture, they empower their people to make decisions, build relationships and develop long-term careers. With access to over 140,000 products from the world's leading manufacturers, this is a business that combines scale with genuine autonomy.

The Opportunity

As a Lighting Design Engineer, you will:

• Produce detailed internal and external lighting designs using specialist software such as DIALux, Relux and AutoCAD
• Deliver compliant solutions across a wide range of projects including highways, infrastructure, commercial and industrial schemes
• Ensure all designs meet relevant UK and European standards, including DMRB where applicable
• Prepare full technical documentation including drawings, specifications and schedules
• Work closely with clients, contractors, architects and internal sales teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Conduct site surveys and provide technical advice to ensure buildable, practical solutions
• Provide technical support and contribute to the development of junior team members

This is a varied role offering a mix of office-based design work, site visits and hybrid working flexibility.

Rewards

As a Lighting Design Engineer, you will receive:

• Starting salary between £50,000 - £70,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• Industry-leading annual profit-sharing bonus
• Company car, mobile phone and laptop
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme with 4x salary life insurance
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Structured training and development programmes (internal and external)
• A long-term, stable career with genuine progression opportunities

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• At least 2 years' lighting design experience (sales exposure is advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of lighting design software (DIALux, Relux, AutoCAD)
• A solid understanding of electrical design principles and lighting control systems (e.g. DALI, DMX)
• Experience working to relevant standards and energy efficiency requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• A qualification in an electrical or building services discipline is preferred. Membership of a professional body such as the Institute of Lighting Professionals would be advantageous.

Do you think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more.