About the role

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments and mission‑critical outcomes. As a Senior Engineer in our Electrical & Lighting Design Team, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally. Based in one of our key offices—Birmingham, London, Manchester, or Leeds—you will benefit from flexible working while contributing to high‑profile projects in aviation, rail, highways and local authority networks. You will lead the technical delivery of electrical and lighting designs from early feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

Key responsibilities

• Act as technical lead on multidisciplinary projects, ensuring quality and compliance with UK standards.
• Prepare lighting and electrical designs for feasibility studies, optioneering, planning applications and detailed design packages.
• Conduct daytime and night‑time site surveys to inform design decisions.
• Produce technical reports, specifications and contract documentation.
• Support Environmental Impact Assessments, Economic Assessments and Business Case development.
• Manage programme timelines and monitor costs to ensure efficient delivery.
• Collaborate with clients, electricity suppliers, contractors, sub‑consultants and internal teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to the development of sustainable infrastructure, including EV charging, airport ground lighting, rail platforms and street lighting systems.

Qualifications and experience

• Strong experience designing to British electrical and lighting standards, including BS5489, BSEN 13201 and BS7671.
• Familiarity with lighting and electrical requirements for trunk roads, local roads and transport hubs.
• Proficiency in lighting design and electrical calculation software (e.g. Lighting Reality, DIALux, Amtech).
• Excellent technical report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build trust with clients, stakeholders and local authorities.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment and managing interfaces with other design teams.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

Benefits and inclusivity

We value safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We are a disability‑confident employer and welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working or who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. Our hybrid working policy allows you to split your work week between Jacobs offices and remote locations, enabling you to deliver your best work. Enjoy well‑being benefits, global giving and volunteering programmes and a culture of caring that supports you to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals.