Design Manager

Your role

• Lead the design of external lighting systems across all project stages, including concept development, detailed design, photometric calculations, and lighting controls integration.
• Perform lighting calculations using industry-standard software such as Lighting Reality, DIALux Evo, and AGI32.
• Carry out power and electrical load calculations using Amtech in compliance with UK and project-specific standards.
• Conduct lighting class assessments and determine project requirements in accordance with BS standards, with strong understanding of road geometry and its impact on lighting design.
• Responsible for selection of lighting equipment, defining ducting requirements, and preparing technical schedules, BOQs, and design documentation.
• Utilize AutoCAD 2D and Civil 3D to independently produce layouts, schematics, sections, and detailed drawings.
• Coordinate effectively with other utilities and services to resolve design interfaces, avoid clashes, and ensure multidisciplinary alignment.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, and contribute to mentoring and training junior engineers or graduates.
• Knowledge of tunnel lighting and landscape lighting is considered an added advantage.

Leadership Capabilities

• Mentor and train graduate engineers, providing technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and continuous skill development.
• Supervise and review engineering deliverables including drawings, specifications, reports, and technical calculations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality.
• Lead and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration, clear communication, and coordinated design delivery.
• Demonstrate strong planning, organisation, and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare and present technical content to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Support project leads in managing design activities, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery of engineering outputs.