15th October, 2026
Strategic Projects Lighting Design Engineer
Location: NW England
Reporting to: Head of Strategic Projects Department: Strategic Projects Team
Role Overview
Provide specialist lighting and lighting controls design support to the national Strategic Projects sales team. Develop accurate, practical proposals that meet customer specifications, support project objectives and exceed customer expectations.
Working closely with sales, product development, engineering and technical colleagues, the role combines detailed design with customer engagement to deliver solutions that offer clear technical and commercial value.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the sales team to provide design guidance, product recommendations and detailed lighting calculations, meeting customer requirements and project deadlines.
- Produce indoor and outdoor lighting calculations using Relux or DIALux.
- Interpret customer specifications and lighting controls requirements to develop effective solutions that distinguish the project proposal.
- Plan and manage your workload to meet project timescales and strategic business priorities.
- Prepare accurate project documentation, including take-offs, luminaire schedules, technical submittals, datasheets and BREEAM documentation.
- Ensure technical designs comply with customer specifications, relevant legal standards and industry best practice.
- Attend client and project meetings as a technical lighting design specialist, providing clear advice and explaining proposed solutions.
- Support the sales team in preparing customer proposals, cost plans and project presentations.
- Maintain well-organised drawings, calculations, reports and supporting documents for internal records and project stakeholders.
- Coordinate with product development, engineering and technical teams where projects require bespoke lighting solutions.
- Contribute to project strategy by identifying innovative lighting solutions and custom product opportunities that strengthen the technical and commercial proposition.
Essential Education and Technical Skills
- Experience in indoor/outdoor lighting design.
- Demonstrable proficiency in Relux or DIALux, together with AutoCAD.
- A qualification in a design-related discipline or electrical engineering.
- Knowledge and practical application of lighting control technologies.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- An LIA qualification.
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience of Revit and BIM workflows.
- Experience of meeting customers face to face.
Professional Skills and Approach
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Organise and prioritise your workload effectively, delivering projects within agreed timescales.
- Work independently with self-motivation while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
- Maintain strong attention to detail and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work that meets customer needs.
- Apply curiosity and creative thinking to identify bespoke product opportunities that add technical and commercial value to project proposals.
Eligibility
Candidates must already be based in the UK and have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.
To Apply
For further information or a confidential discussion, contact Mark at Aldena Associates. Email: mark@aldena.co.uk
Strategic Projects Lighting Design Engineer employer: Aldena Associates
Join a leading global Lighting Controls manufacturer that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the building technology sector. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a collaborative work culture, you'll have the autonomy to shape your strategic account base while building meaningful relationships with senior stakeholders across various industries. Located in London or the South East, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence projects from inception, all within a supportive environment that values your contributions and growth.
