Lighting Design Engineer

Are you passionate about creating innovative lighting solutions? Do you have a flair for design and a strong technical background in the lighting industry? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Benefits of a Career with Rexel: 

• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance  
• Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus Scheme
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) 
• You can also buy and sell holiday each year 
• Enhanced parental leave 
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one. 
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance/Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more! 
• Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education 

As a Lighting Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing lighting solutions for customers across various industries.

This position will cover the North East region (Leeds to Newcastle) 

You’ll ensure functionality, aesthetics, and compliance with industry standards while collaborating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver exceptional results. This is your chance to make a real impact in a dynamic and growing field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop lighting plans and schemes tailored to customer requirements, project goals, and budget constraints.
• Create detailed drawings and plans using CAD, Relux, and other specialist software.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and industry standards.
• Select appropriate luminaires and controls for each project.
• Conduct site surveys, lux level tests, and ROI reports.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers.
• Advise on switch specifications and value engineering projects with strategic suppliers.
• Manage projects, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure smooth installations with contractors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers through the branch network.

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success as a Lighting Design Engineer include: 

• COLLABORATION – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives 
• HOLDS ACCOUNTABILTY – Manage projects, coordinate with suppliers and ensure the smooth completion of installs with contractors 
• CUSTOMER PARTNERSHIP – Present and articulate designs in a professional and technical manner.
• DRIVES RESULTS - Accountability for area and driving sales growth through that designated area
• INFLUENCES - Present and articulate designs in a professional and technical manner.
• BUILDS NETWORKS - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organisation

What we are looking for:

• Proficiency in Relux or Dialux, Draftsite, and AutoCAD.
• Proven recent experience in the lighting industry.
• Strong understanding of lighting technologies, controls, and energy-efficient solutions.
• Competence in Excel and completing spreadsheets.
• Ability to conduct lighting surveys and deliver professional presentations.
• LIA qualification in lighting design (desirable but not essential).

At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.