Project Applications Engineer in Basingstoke

At Schréder, our mission is clear. We enable our customers to turn lighting assets into strategic platforms for long‑term value. As a trusted partner, we provide turnkey consultancy and services to co‑create smart solutions that generate a positive impact for stakeholders and the communities they serve. We are Experts in Lightability™. With a legacy spanning 118 years, we apply deep‑rooted expertise to design environments that are as resilient as they are purposeful. Our global presence across six continents gives us an in‑depth understanding of local heritage and culture, enabling us to partner with our customers and engineer long‑lasting, tailored solutions. Light has always been at the heart of what we do. Today, building on that legacy, we are transforming public and private spaces into digital, sustainable, and secure environments that have a long‑term positive impact in our communities. We pride ourselves on being advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. They are fundamental values that shape our culture and drive our success. We commit ourselves to fostering an environment that celebrates and respects the uniqueness of every individual, creating a truly inclusive space where everyone can thrive. Joining us means shaping this transformation, not just witnessing it; you’re becoming a part of a brighter and more sustainable future.

As a Project Applications Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of Signature Projects by contributing to both the creative and technical development of tailored solutions. Working closely with Project Managers, you will assist in meeting customer needs and supporting the commercial sales team to help drive growth within the segment. As well as supporting, you will also take ownership of selected projects, ensuring they are delivered in line with agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This is an early‑career role designed to provide strong development opportunities, offering hands‑on experience, technical growth, and pathways for progression.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage Signature projects with support from Project Managers from conception through to delivery or at/to set stages as required.
• Review customer specifications and project requirements and tailor solutions to suit.
• Generate Signature Project proposals including scope documents and preparation of quotations.
• Carry out accurate pricing of solutions and monitoring of costs.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with both customers and internal / external stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach that delivers positive and sustainable results.
• Support the commercial sales team in customer meetings by providing technical expertise and solution insights.
• Present proposals to customers and the internal team, both online and in person.
• Generate drawings, visuals (conceptual and of final solutions) to support the specification and aid communication of our solutions to the customer, both for the Project Managers and your own projects.
• Produce high quality presentations to grow awareness of Signature Projects and support project proposals.
• Provide customer and internal technical support in relation to Signature solutions.
• Support site visits and commissioning.
• Review and approve engineering drawings.
• Carry out lighting designs to support Signature projects proposals.
• Process Signature project orders in line with company procedures.
• Ensure deliverables meet the customer brief and contractual requirements in terms of the brief, quality, budget and timescale.

Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Entrepreneurial/Dynamic.
• Creative with a holistic approach to solutions.
• 'Can do' attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively across teams.
• Understanding of contracts – advantageous.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Additional Information

• Minimum 18 months’ experience supporting sales teams and customers.
• Product and/or Lighting Design experience advantageous.

Software

• Microsoft 365 applications.
• CAD Software experience.

Advantageous

• SolidWorks.
• AutoCAD.
• Photoshop.
• Lighting Reality.
• DIALux.

Face‑to‑face meetings with all stakeholders on site and at customers premises. Dynamic Team player. Able to travel to various locations across the UK. Driving license is preferable. Must be versatile, agile, willing to learn (including the above software as needed) and develop to support the business as it evolves. Respect is one of our Values. Our commitment to inclusivity goes hand in hand with our dedication to sustainability and the environment. Inclusivity is part of who we are, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. At Schréder, we commit ourselves to co‑creating an environment where passionate people work and win together, learn and have fun.