Senior Lighting Consultant

As a Senior Lighting Consultant, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality lighting consultancy work, managing project requirements and working collaboratively with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.

• Support the Associate and Directors with the continued growth and development of the Lighting team.
• Develop street lighting designs, lighting impact assessments and daylight assessments.
• Undertake lighting analysis, modelling and surveys, including the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Produce high-quality reports, design models, drawings, calculations and client correspondence within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Use software including Dialux Evo, Lighting Reality, SketchUp, AutoCAD and other relevant programmes.
• Carry out daytime and night-time site visits, surveys and investigation work as required.
• Attend meetings with clients, development teams, other disciplines and relevant third parties.
• Liaise with planning authorities, highway authorities, environmental health officers, ecologists and other statutory bodies to support efficient project delivery.
• Submit reports and designs for third-party approval, maintaining proactive communication with clients and approving bodies throughout.
• Ensure all technical work is completed in line with MEC’s quality assurance and two-stage checking procedures.
• Maintain and develop departmental standards, systems and procedures, embracing industry best practice and technical innovation.
• Support research and development initiatives, including leading the annual R&D claim process.
• Comply with Designer responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Support business development activity, client care, fee proposals and repeat-business opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with MEC’s multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Manage lighting projects across a range of sectors and, where required, support multi-disciplinary project delivery.
• Manage project administration, client liaison, quality, programmes, budgets, resources and invoicing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, obtaining feedback and identifying opportunities for future work.
• Prepare and agree fee proposals, project scopes and delivery timescales.
• Manage monthly invoicing, WIP and project finances, ensuring work is delivered within agreed budgets.
• Keep project resource requirements up to date and support effective workload planning across the team.

Team and Line Management Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor junior team members, including graduates and apprentices, providing technical guidance, support and regular feedback.
• Conduct bi-monthly one-to-one meetings, probation reviews and performance reviews in line with company procedures.
• Lead weekly team meetings, helping colleagues understand departmental priorities, company goals and key updates.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and career development within the team.
• Prepare annual training and development plans for team members and provide the support needed to achieve them.
• Oversee team workload and productivity, ensuring work is allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Review and approve timesheets, expenses, absence requests and hybrid working arrangements in line with company procedures.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive team culture, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and retention.
• Ensure the team’s compliance with company policies, health and safety requirements and relevant ISO standards.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Proven experience delivering lighting designs, lighting impact assessments and/or daylight assessments within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical understanding of lighting analysis, modelling, surveys and mitigation strategies.
• Experience using Dialux Evo, Lighting Reality, SketchUp and AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in report writing and client liaison.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Experience managing project budgets, WIP, invoicing and fee proposals.
• A proactive approach to client care, business development and securing repeat work.
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior team members.
• Understanding of relevant health and safety responsibilities, including CDM Regulations 2015.
• Valid CSCS card and a working understanding of site and construction safety.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Willingness to travel nationally and attend site visits, meetings and events as required.

Benefits: