Senior/Principal Environmental Lighting Consultant

You will be joining a well‑established, medium‑sized independent environmental consultancy operating across the development, construction and infrastructure sectors. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality technical advice across acoustics, air quality, odour and construction‑related environmental services, and have grown into a multidisciplinary practice with the capability to support complex, large‑scale projects while remaining flexible and personable in their approach.

My client works throughout the UK across residential, commercial and entertainment sectors, supporting developers, contractors and design teams from early planning stages through design, construction and project handover. Their consultants combine strong technical expertise with practical experience and a pragmatic problem‑solving ethos. They are known for clear communication, responsive service, and a client‑focused culture backed by defined service guarantees and consistently high satisfaction ratings.

As a Lighting Consultant, you will deliver a range of technical lighting services, including environmental lighting impact assessments, light spill analysis, glare assessment, and daylight/sunlight/overshadowing modelling using professional software such as DIALux, AGi32, SketchUp or similar. Key aspects of your role will include:

• Conducting site assessments and developing lighting design plans that meet regulatory, environmental and aesthetic requirements.
• Preparing robust technical reports for planning applications and EIAs, ensuring alignment with ILP/BS guidance and industry best.
• Reviewing third‑party lighting assessments and providing clear, unbiased feedback for local authorities and planning bodies.
• Presenting findings to clients, planners, and multi‑disciplinary stakeholders while guiding them through technical considerations.
• Managing multiple projects, budgets, timelines and client relationships concurrently.

You will work collaboratively with air quality, noise and planning specialists to integrate lighting solutions into broader environmental and development strategies.

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience delivering lighting modelling and environmental lighting assessments, including daylight, sunlight and overshadowing studies.
• Proficiency with lighting simulation tools (e.g., DIALux, AGi32) and 3D modelling software (e.g., SketchUp, MBS).
• Strong understanding of lighting standards, environmental guidance, planning policy and sustainable lighting practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured technical reports and confidently present to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability, with attention to detail and sound professional judgement.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings and translate them into effective lighting solutions.
• Project management capability, including resource planning, scheduling, client liaison and budget tracking.
• Strong business development skills are desirable.

Qualifications & Background:

• Degree in Lighting Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Architecture or a related field.
• Professional membership such as ILP or similar is highly desirable.
• Experience working on planning‑driven environmental projects, EIAs or design-led lighting roles.

In return, you will join a respected and supportive consultancy offering:

• Competitive Salary: 35,000 - 55,000 (Depending on experience)
• Quarterly profit-share bonuses (typically awarded each quarter, providing a significant boost in earnings)
• Discounted private medical insurance.
• Pension plan and holiday allowance.
• Opportunities to work on high‑profile, complex and nationally significant projects across the UK.
• Exposure to multi‑disciplinary teams, expanding your technical breadth and professional network.
• Continued professional development, including potential mentorship roles and involvement in industry presentations or technical guidance contributions.
• A dynamic working environment that values innovation, sustainability, and evidence‑based practice in lighting and environmental design.

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