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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