Senior Lighting Consultant in Nottingham

A permanent position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. MEC is a multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy, delivering services for private and public sector projects across residential, commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, education and healthcare. Operating nationally from offices in Leicestershire, Birmingham, Brighton, London and Nottingham, we provide expert guidance for a wide range of clients.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Lighting Consultant to join our growing Lighting team, with a preference for the role to be based in our Nottingham office. However, we are also open to applications from candidates looking to be based in Leicester or Birmingham.

In this role, you will deliver street lighting designs, lighting impact assessments and daylight assessments across a diverse range of projects. From initial surveys and analysis through to design, reporting and third-party approvals, you will provide practical, technically robust solutions that meet both client requirements and relevant standards.

You will manage projects to agreed programmes and budgets, build strong client and stakeholder relationships, and support the ongoing development of the Lighting team. As a line manager, you will also mentor and develop junior colleagues, helping to build a high-performing and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality lighting consultancy work, managing project requirements and working collaboratively with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the Associate and Directors with the continued growth and development of the Lighting team.
• Developing street lighting designs, lighting impact assessments and daylight assessments.
• Undertaking lighting analysis, modelling and surveys, including the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Producing high-quality reports, design models, drawings, calculations and client correspondence within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Using software including Dialux Evo, Lighting Reality, SketchUp, AutoCAD and other relevant programmes.
• Carrying out daytime and night-time site visits, surveys and investigation work as required.
• Attending meetings with clients, development teams, other disciplines and relevant third parties.
• Liaising with planning authorities, highway authorities, environmental health officers, ecologists and other statutory bodies to support efficient project delivery.
• Submitting reports and designs for third-party approval, maintaining proactive communication with clients and approving bodies throughout.
• Ensuring all technical work is completed in line with MEC’s quality assurance and two-stage checking procedures.
• Maintaining and developing departmental standards, systems and procedures, embracing industry best practice and technical innovation.
• Supporting research and development initiatives, including leading the annual R&D claim process.
• Complying with Designer responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Supporting business development activity, client care, fee proposals and repeat-business opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with MEC’s multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Managing lighting projects across a range of sectors and, where required, supporting multi-disciplinary project delivery.
• Managing project administration, client liaison, quality, programmes, budgets, resources and invoicing.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, obtaining feedback and identifying opportunities for future work.
• Preparing and agreeing fee proposals, project scopes and delivery timescales.
• Managing monthly invoicing, WIP and project finances, ensuring work is delivered within agreed budgets.
• Keeping project resource requirements up to date and supporting effective workload planning across the team.

Team and Line Management Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring junior team members, including graduates and apprentices, providing technical guidance, support and regular feedback.
• Conducting bi-monthly one-to-one meetings, probation reviews and performance reviews in line with company procedures.
• Leading weekly team meetings, helping colleagues understand departmental priorities, company goals and key updates.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and career development within the team.
• Preparing annual training and development plans for team members and providing the support needed to achieve them.
• Overseeing team workload and productivity, ensuring work is allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Reviewing and approving timesheets, expenses, absence requests and hybrid working arrangements in line with company procedures.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and supportive team culture, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and retention.
• Ensuring the team’s compliance with company policies, health and safety requirements and relevant ISO standards.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Willingness to travel nationally and attend site visits, meetings and events as required.
• Proven experience delivering lighting designs, lighting impact assessments and/or daylight assessments within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical understanding of lighting analysis, modelling, surveys and mitigation strategies.
• Experience using Dialux Evo, Lighting Reality, SketchUp and AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in report writing and client liaison.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Experience managing project budgets, WIP, invoicing and fee proposals.
• A proactive approach to client care, business development and securing repeat work.
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior team members.
• Understanding of relevant health and safety responsibilities, including CDM Regulations 2015.
• Valid CSCS card and a working understanding of site and construction safety.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

Benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising on years of service), plus an additional day for your birthday, a wellbeing day and a charity day (available on request).
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Paid annual membership for a professional institution.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice scheme.
• A range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

If you’re looking to develop your career within a dynamic and supportive Lighting team, we’d love to hear from you! MEC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.