Lighting Design Apprentice

Support to produce Exterior lighting calculations for a variety of environments such as Car Parks, Residential roads, Architectural buildings and bridges, Campus and Rail stations Learn to understand clients briefs and technical performance criteria Communicate with the Local Sales Managers to support them to create suitable solutions that achieve the clients brief within the budget constraints Accompany colleagues to attend site visits and customer meetings when appropriate Support to ensure the CRM database is updated with process information on the projects and include any design changes Work closely with the Projects team and Engineering team to maximise any opportunity to learn Attend relevant industry and trainings events with colleagues

Training:

This occupation is found in a wide range of industries of national importance including but not limited to power and water infrastructure, petrochemical, oil and gas, nuclear, renewables, food and drink processing, defence, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. This is a core and options apprenticeship standard. Apprentices will be trained and assessed against the core and one option. There are five options:

Electrical power design technician Control and instrumentation design technician Mechanical design technician Piping design technician Structural design technician

The broad purpose of the occupation is to contribute to the preparation of design solutions and produce designs, drawings or models for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems or mechanical components. They must understand technical models, drawings and specifications and be able to create their own. They will identify factors likely to affect design decisions, produce Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models and engineering drawings and be able to communicate design information to internal and external parties.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a range of internal and external stakeholders. They are usually based at office locations within project design teams and occasionally work at on-site locations. They are required to understand on-site hazards and health, safety and environmental requirements.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for contributing to the design of engineering components, structures and systems. They will typically report to an engineering design manager for supervision, greater levels of technical guidance and support, review approvals and sign-off.

Training Outcome:

On completion of the apprenticeship, successful candidates could secure a role in a successful, dynamic company.

Employer Description:
Exterior lighting shapes how we see and experience the world after dark. From city streets and bridges to public parks and architectural landmarks, lighting design enhances safety, sustainability, and aesthetics. With cutting-edge technology and a growing demand for greener, smarter environments, there’s never been a better time to join this exciting industry. What Does a Lighting Designer Do? Lighting Designers plan and create exterior lighting schemes for: Roads, bridges, and tunnels Parks, squares, and monuments Building façades and landmarks Car parks, stadiums, and public spaces You'll use software like AutoCAD and DIALux, work with architects and engineers, and bring light to life through innovative and sustainable design. What’s in It for You? • Hands on experience while you learn • Career growth in a future-focused industry • Opportunities to work on high-profile public projects • Be part of a supportive and creative team • Help shape communities through design

Working Hours :
Monday-Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break). Friday, 8.30am - 2.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Enthusiastic,Punctual,Willingness to learn,Practical