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Global Delivery Services Centre (GDSC) is a high-impact business unit within Mott MacDonald, dedicated to enhancing project delivery across our global operations. As part of GDSC, you’ll join a team that champions excellence in both technical and digital disciplines, supporting projects at every stage of the lifecycle—from concept to completion. We work to international design standards and regulations, ensuring our contributions meet the highest benchmarks of quality and innovation. At GDSC, you’ll be empowered to collaborate across borders, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on infrastructure and development projects that shape communities worldwide.
You will be responsible for the following:
As a Lighting and Electrical Engineer working within the Highways and Infrastructure Lighting Team , you will collaborate with all our international offices, primarily UK. The role will provide a range of challenging and dynamic projects where you can receive and develop a brief and contribute to the development of the design process.
It is expected that you will have the knowledge and experience to undertake the design of external lighting schemes using industry-standard software (e.g. Lighting Reality, DiaLux (4.13 and Evo), AGI) and applying results within the Building Information Modelling (BIM) and 3D modelling environment, to carry out general lighting design works and environmental lighting impact assessments within budgetary and timescale constraints as directed by senior members of the local and international team. In addition, knowledge and experience in undertaking electrical design utilising industry standard software package (Trimble Pro Design) to complete private cable network (PCN) designs. The role will be varied, demanding, and challenging but will provide an opportunity to develop your career within Mott MacDonald. Also, Where required, training will be provided to help further develop your existing skills to enable you.
Key elements to successfully fulfil the role of Lighting and Electrical Engineer are:
Candidate Specification :
- Degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited university
- Have experience in designing new and replacement highway and amenity lighting schemes to BS5489 and ILP Guidance documents
- Have knowledge of lighting design, electrical design, and environmental lighting guidance with sound engineering principles.
- Hold an understanding of design standards and guidance, including BS 5489-1 / BS EN 12464-2 / BS7671 / DMRB / ILP technical and guidance notes;
- Be knowledgeable using design tools, e.g., Lighting Reality, DIALux, AGI32, Trimble ProDesign, Naviswork, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D. Have experience in the design and verification of general low voltage (LV) private cable networks to BS7671;
- Hold strong IT skills – Microsoft Office Suite of applications;
- Demonstrate a robust technical focus and methodical style of working;
- Be a confident communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Be capable of working to deadlines as part of a team and autonomously when required;
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail at all times;
- Have the ability to problem solve, make rational judgments and evaluate the evidence available;
Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.
Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:
- 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
- Competitive annual leave
- An annual professional institution subscription
- Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
Employment Compliance Requirement
As part of our global compliance requirements, all candidates must hold a valid Right to Work (RTW) document in India, which will be verified during the recruitment process.
Acceptable documents include a Passport, Voter ID, or Birth Certificate.By applying, you confirm that you can provide valid documentation if and when required.
