Lighting Design Assistant

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative people-first culture.

We are a small collaborative lighting design and environmental assessment team within SLR based in Bristol and working across a wide range of projects including commercial residential public realm and infrastructure schemes.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate or junior professional to support our designers in delivering creative compliant and technically robust lighting solutions.

The role

You will receive full training to assist in the preparation of lighting designs layouts and calculations using industry software and to support the production of reports drawings and technical documentation for planning and design stages as well as:

• Contribute to lighting impact assessments (e.g. external obtrusive light ecology dark skies)
• Conduct site visits surveys and data collection
• Help coordinate with architects engineers and planning teams
• Maintain project records and assist with general project administration

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience across a wide range of projects
• Mentoring from experienced lighting professionals
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Support towards relevant professional memberships
• Friendly flexible and supportive working environment

Rewards & Benefits

SLRs One Team culture is at the heart of our business providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework regular performance reviews and support towards chartership professional qualifications and licences we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life income and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycletowork schemes
• Volunteering and Community Giving days

• Flexible hybrid and agile working
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Crossborder remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

About you

We are looking for a graduate in lighting design architecture engineering environmental design or a related field with:

• Basic understanding of lighting principles and relevant standards/guidance (e.g. CIBSE ILP)
• Familiarity with CAD and/or lighting software (desirable but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and good written communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Willingness to develop and learn in a small team environment

A driving licence would be advantageous as there is some site travel involved in the role.

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know and we will be happy to support you.