Lighting Design Apprentice

Urbis Schréder is  leading independent lighting solution provider worldwide, we believe that lighting can empower people, impact lives, support communities, and transform spaces, cities and the planet.

We are not just a global leader in intelligent lighting solutions, but a beacon of innovation and sustainability. With operations spanning over 70 countries across five continents.

With sustainability at the heart of our operations, we have the insights and expertise to help cities leverage their lighting upgrades as the foundation for smart city ecosystems. We have helped cities, industries and local communities reduce their carbon footprint and energy consumption through the adoption of LED technology and integrated control systems. Our commitment to environmental, economic, and social sustainability is unwavering.

At Urbis Schréder, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming a part of a brighter and more sustainable future.

An exciting opportunity to join the lighting design department as a lighting design apprentice. The team are responsible for producing schematical lighting design calculations and visualisations for external environments.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Produce Exterior lighting calculations for a variety of environments such as Car Parks, Residential roads, Architectural buildings and bridges, Campus and Rail stations.
• Understand clients briefs and technical performance criteria
• Communication with the Local Sales Managers to work with them to create suitable solutions that achieve the clients brief within the budget constraints.
• Attend site visits and customer meetings when appropriate
• Ensure the CRM database is updated with process information on the projects and include any design changes
• Working closely with the Projects team and Engineering team
• Attending relevant industry events and trainings

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
• Practical ability/hands on approach
• Enthusiasm & commitment
• Good communication and customer focused are key
• Demonstrates adaptability, teamwork, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• Develops innovative solutions to issues and problems.
• A passion for technology
• Ability to think outside of the box.
• Honest and reliable
• High attention to detail

• Experienced using Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, PowerPoint, word etc)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or other 2D CAD software
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3D software is beneficial but not essential
• Satisfactory GCSE (English and Maths included)
• Looking to do an Engineering based Apprenticeship, such as Engineering Design Technician (ST0164)
• Aged 16+

Respect is one of our Values. Our commitment to inclusivity goes hand in hand with our dedication to sustainability and the environment. Inclusivity is part of who we are, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

At Schréder, we commit ourselves to co-creating an environment where passionate people work and win together, learn and have fun. Let Join us!