Highways Lighting Design Engineer – National Highways SDF
Rate: Up to £40/hour (Umbrella)
Location: UK-wide (Base offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds)
Contract: Long-term (aligned with SDF project)
Working Pattern: Hybrid – typically 2 days per week in the office or on-site, remainder remote
Morson Talent is recruiting on behalf of an international design consultancy delivering on the National Highways Scheme Development Framework. We are seeking an experienced Highways Lighting Design Engineer to join their team on a high-profile, long-term programme shaping the UK’s road infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, designs, specifications, and contract documents
Carry out daytime and night-time surveys
Support the production of Environmental Impact Assessments, Economic Assessments, and Business Cases
Liaise with clients, electricity suppliers, contractors, professional bodies, sub-consultants, and design teams
Key Requirements
Experience designing to British lighting/electrical standards (BS5489, BS EN 13201, BS 7671)
Knowledge of trunk and local road lighting requirements
Strong technical report writing skills
Proficiency in lighting design software (Lighting Reality, Dialux, or similar)
Proficiency in electrical design calculation software (Trimble, Castline, or similar)
If you are ready to bring your expertise to a major national infrastructure programme, we would be pleased to hear from you.
To apply, please contact Morson Talent today