Lead Senior Lighting and Electrical Engineer

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 437988
  • PublishDate iconPublished Date: 10/06/2026
  • JobType iconJob Type: Permanent
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £55000 - £65000 Per annum
  • domain iconIndustry: Engineering
  • type iconHours: Full Time


Lead Senior Lighting & Electrical Engineer
Location: Birmingham, Hybrid, UK flexible locations considered
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Contract: Permanent

About the Role
We are seeking a permanent Lead Senior Lighting & Electrical Engineer to join a Consulting Energy, Lighting & Technology Practice. You will work on major UK infrastructure lighting and technology projects within a large-scale transport renewals programme.
You will take a lead role in project delivery, oversee technical outputs, and support the development of a growing team of lighting engineers.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team delivering compliant, technically sound engineering solutions
  • Produce and check designs, calculations, drawings, and project documentation
  • Oversee and support junior engineers' work
  • Manage project budgets and commercial performance
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
  • Support bid preparation and work-winning activities
  • Ensure health and safety compliance across all project work
  • Act as main engineering contact on assigned projects
  • Contribute to design reviews and risk management
  • Act as Principal Designer where required
  • Supervise and develop a small technical team



Requirements

  • Experience in lighting or electrical engineering design delivery
  • Strong understanding of relevant technical standards and client requirements
  • Knowledge of transport/roadside infrastructure systems (desirable)
  • Strong experience with CDM Regulations and health & safety management
  • Ability to manage project risks, budgets, and deliverables
  • Experience checking technical design outputs
  • Competent with relevant engineering software/tools
  • Strong client-facing and communication skills
  • Experience mentoring or managing engineers
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (desirable or contract-dependent)
  • Senior Engineer level experience or equivalent



Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Career development and structured progression
  • Support toward professional qualifications
  • Pension scheme
  • 24+ days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Volunteering and social value opportunities

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