Lighting Design Assistant

About the Role

We are a small, collaborative lighting design and environmental assessment team based in Bristol, working across a wide range of projects including commercial, residential, public realm, and infrastructure schemes. We are looking for a motivated graduate or junior professional to support our designers in delivering creative, compliant, and technically robust lighting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of lighting designs, layouts, and calculations using industry software (e.g. Dialux, Relux).


• Support the production of reports, drawings, and technical documentation for planning and design stages.


• 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.

• Degree (or working towards) in lighting design, architecture, engineering, environmental design, or a related field.


• 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.


• Proactive, organised, and willing to learn in a small team environment.


• Full UK driving licence (desirable but not essential).

• 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.

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