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 ma...