Job Description
Senior Lighting ConsultantOverview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Lighting Consultant to join our growing Lighting team. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The role can be based in Nottingham, Birmingham, or Leicestershire, with flexible working arrangements available.
As a Senior Lighting Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality street lighting designs, lighting impact assessments, and daylight assessments across a diverse range of projects. You will also manage projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the Lighting team.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Deliver street lighting designs, lighting impact assessments, and daylight assessments.
- Conduct lighting analysis, modelling, and surveys, including mitigation strategies.
- Produce high-quality reports, design models, drawings, and calculations.
- Use software such as Dialux Evo, Lighting Reality, SketchUp, and AutoCAD.
- Undertake site visits, surveys, and investigations as required.
- Liaise with clients, planning authorities, highway authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance procedures and industry standards.
- Support business development activities, including fee proposals and client care.
Project Management:
- Manage lighting projects across various sectors, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and timelines.
- Prepare and agree on fee proposals, project scopes, and delivery schedules.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for future work.
Team and Line Management:
- Mentor and develop junior team members, including graduates and apprentices.
- Conduct performance reviews, training plans, and regular one-to-one meetings.
- Promote a positive and inclusive team culture, focusing on employee wellbeing.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in lighting design, impact assessments, and/or daylight assessments.
- Proficiency in Dialux Evo, Lighting Reality, SketchUp, and AutoCAD.
- Strong project management skills, including budgeting and client liaison.
- Experience mentoring and supporting junior team members.
- Understanding of health and safety responsibilities, including CDM Regulations 2015.
- Valid CSCS card and a full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel nationally for site visits and meetings.
Day-to-Day
- Develop and deliver lighting designs and assessments for a variety of projects.
- Conduct site visits and surveys to gather data and provide practical solutions.
- Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the team's professional development.
Benefits
We value a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of benefits, including:
- 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), plus additional wellbeing and charity days.
- Company pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Paid annual membership for a professional institution.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Access to the Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice scheme.
- A range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
If you're looking to advance your career within a dynamic and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!
For more information, contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment.
Senior Lighting Consultant in Birmingham employer: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Join a highly regarded planning consultancy in Surrey that prioritises the growth and development of its employees. With structured training, mentorship, and clear career progression opportunities, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment while working on diverse planning projects that shape communities. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in the field of town planning.
