Street Lighting Design Engineer

This is a permanent contract with Egis and seconded to Connect Plus Ltd (M25)

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 22,000 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK! It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200,000 vehicles per day and it’s a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, so it requires high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly.

Connect Plus services are seeking to appoint a Street Lighting Engineer to join our team on the M25 DBFO project. . This position involves undertaking design projects, managing timelines and external consultants, and ensuring effective communication among team members, the supply chain and internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and overseeing design projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Undertaking lighting designs using Lighting Reality design or similar software;
• Prepare and maintain design documentation, including project briefs, timelines, and works information. Ensure all files are organized and accessible.
• Management of external consultants undertaking designs
• Review design outputs for accuracy and consistency, ensuring they align with project goals, the DMRB and relevant standards.
• Collect and organize feedback from the supply chain, client, and internal teams, ensuring it is communicated effectively
• Stay updated on the DMRB and Change in Standards and best practices, sharing insights with the team to achieve solutions

• Bachelor’s degree in a Electrical or related field preferred.
• ILP Exterior Lighting Diploma preferred
• Proven experience in a Highway Lighting projects
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with the DMRB, MCHW and British and European regulations and standards
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
• Passion for design and a desire to contribute to a creative team.
• Be a member of a professional body.
• Be professionally qualified or working towards professional qualification

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

*Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position*