Lighting Design Engineer

Bridgewater Resources UK Reading, England Apr 28, 2026

Type Contract
Pay £50,000 – £70,000
Work Hybrid

Lighting Design Engineer focuses on delivering compliant solutions across a wide range of projects including highways, infrastructure, commercial and industrial schemes.

What the role involves

  • Delivering compliant solutions across a wide range of projects including highways, infrastructure, commercial and industrial schemes.
  • Ensure all designs meet relevant UK and European standards, including DMRB where applicable.
  • Preparing full technical documentation including drawings, specifications and schedules.
  • Work closely with clients, contractors, architects and internal sales teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Provide technical advice to ensure buildable, practical solutions.
  • Provide technical support and contribute to the development of junior team members.

Skills and requirements

  • At least 2 years’ lighting design experience (sales exposure is advantageous).
  • Strong knowledge of lighting design software (DIALux, Relux, AutoCAD).
  • A solid understanding of electrical design principles and lighting control systems (e.g. DALI, DMX).
  • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Confirmed role details

  • This is a varied role offering a mix of office-based design work, site visits and hybrid working flexibility.
  • Starting salary between £50,000 – £70,000 (negotiable depending on experience).
  • Industry-leading annual profit-sharing bonus.
  • Company pension scheme with 4x salary life insurance.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • Be joining a business with a nationwide network of over 250 branches and a proud history dating back more than 200 years.
  • With access to over 140,000 products from the world’s leading manufacturers, this is a business that combines scale with genuine autonomy.

Known job details

  • Pay: £50,000 – £70,000
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