2026 Lighting Designer – Apprentice

Are you an aspiring designer looking to make a difference and light up the world around you? Do you want the chance to grow, learn, and be supported by industry leaders?

This ever-changing world will be shaped by the buildings put into it; and we know it’s often the newest minds who have the brightest ideas.

These days, engineering is a lot more than pipes and wires; we look at the building as a whole and are involved in every stage, from initial client discussions right through to construction and even the building’s ongoing performance. We collaborate with colleagues, architects, and other construction professionals – and lighting playing a critical role in every building’s design.

What might you be doing?

As an apprentice, your day-to-day tasks will vary, as we’ll expose you to all aspects of our work so you can discover what suits you. You’ll learn to...

 
Why Hoare Lea?

We are an award-winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings.

At Hoare Lea you feel part of a family. We ensure you receive the best training and development in the industry, in order to set you up for a bright future. We also know that it’s not until you experience working in a certain specialism or field that you know whether it’s for you. So, we make sure all our apprentices get experience working on different projects, that way you can discover what suits you.

Joining our firm is the chance to play your part in the future of engineering design. Our projects span scales, styles, and geographies. We’re committed to sustainable design, innovation, and collaboration with forward-thinking clients. Straight away you’ll experience working on live projects.

Training

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You will develop and enhance your technical and management skills in a variety of applications and job roles, including design and project management. Additional learning support is provided in-house, and you will receive mentoring and supervision throughout your Apprenticeship.

You will receive one day study leave during term times to attend your apprenticeship training.

The typical duration for this apprenticeship will depend on the previous experience of the apprentice and opportunities to gain the full range of competence.

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