DESIGN ENGINEER / ASSISTANT DESIGN ENGINEER
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Gateshead
Salary: Unspecified
Pathway Lighting (UK) Ltd is an independent lighting and electrical design consultancy specialising in all aspects of exterior lighting and electrical design.
We currently have a vacancy for a Lighting Design Engineer or an Assistant Lighting Design Engineer to join our expanding design team.
This role involves the design of lighting and electrical layouts. Duties will include site visits, surveys and specifications; you will carry out assessments of existing lighting projects and design new improved lighting and electrical schemes. Other duties will involve working closely with the other members of the design team to manage works programmes from feasibility designs through to detailed design for HA networks including site supervision.
The following skills are desirable:
- Membership of the Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP).
- ILP Diploma or working towards ILP Diploma.
- HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent in a relevant street lighting design related discipline.
- Experience in the design and maintenance of street lighting infrastructure.
- Working within a highway, street lighting environment.
- Experience of computerised design / CAD software packages.
- Experience of Lighting Reality and Electrical cable sizing software packages.
- Team orientated.
- A current valid driving licence.
- Maybe required to work outside normal hours.
Training will be provided where needed to fill any recognised skill gaps.
In return you can expect a competitive salary package, pension contributions following a probation period.
Please e-mail your current C.V to
lisa@pathwaylightinguk.com
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Electronics Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for DESIGN ENGINEER / ASSISTANT DESIGN ENGINEER roles across Pathway Lighting (UK) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Electronics Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,990 - £47,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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