Lighting Designer / Senior Lighting Designer
Core
Design and assess external lighting schemes for architectural, landscape, and public realm projects, ensuring compliance with UK planning regulations and statutory guidance.
Role type
Senior Lighting Designer (Planning & Regulatory Focus)
Builds
Lighting impact assessments, environmental statements, detailed design packages, and visualisations for planning applications.
Domain
Architecture, Urban Design, Public Realm, UK Planning & Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Architectural and landscape lighting design, UK planning system navigation, lighting impact assessment preparation, regulatory compliance, client relationship management, multi-project coordination, presentation to planning authorities
Preferred skills
Mentorship of junior colleagues, proactive business development, advanced visualisation techniques
Technologies
Lighting design and visualisation software
Responsibilities
Deliver architectural lighting concepts and detailed design packages for interior and exterior schemes; Produce detailed lighting layouts, specifications, calculations, and visualisations; Develop and oversee lighting concepts for public realm and infrastructure projects; Prepare lighting impact assessments and planning-stage documentation; Coordinate with planners, urban designers, and engineers; Advise clients on planning risks and mitigation strategies; Present proposals to planning authorities and design review panels
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities