Overall Purpose of the Role:
Aptus are looking for a fully qualified and experienced Lighting designer to compliment our existing design and installation teams. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in lighting design and be able to undertake designs suitable for various new types of schemes. This may be a standalone private lighting scheme, a new S38 development or the removal / renewal of highway lighting on behalf of a local authority.
What you will be doing:
* Liaise with developers to determine full scope of works and produce quotation for the design based on the requirements.
* Produce designs using Lighting Reality, DIALux, Relux, and AutoCAD.
* Produce cable calculations & Schematic diagrams to accompany the designs using Amtech or similar
* Laisse with Local Authorities for lighting assessments and approval of designs
* Understand DNO & IDNO LV networks to determine supplies to columns
* Offer guidance to clients with existing lighting issues.
What we ask from you:
* ILP Exterior Lighting Diploma (modules 1-4)
* Fully Conversant with BS:5489 Road lighting code of practice
* Experience in lighting contracts
* Ability to read & understand working drawings and interpret the requirements
* Provide quotations to clients for design works
* Good leadership and communication skills
* Flexible in working hours and to be available when needed.
* Fully IT literate with AutoCAD & Microsoft Office
* Full driving licence required for any site visits needed
* BS7671 18th Edition wiring regulations (preferable)
* Ability to visually identify lanterns and components
* Lighting Reality – Best Practice & Advanced
* G39 – Working in the vicinity of DNO equipment
* ILP Membership – current
What we can offer in return:
* Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few….. please click on our benefits brochure to view further details
* Gym, fitness and retail discounts
* Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
* Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
* We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round
This role will be 40 hours per week, permanent/full time.
Location:
Remote working or office if near Bolton
What's next:
Please send your CV and contact details to
If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking