Mondo Arc

Principal Lighting Designer Oxford/London/Cambridge Maternity Cover We are CBG Consultants, we Invest in People. CBG are an ambitious practice of building services consultants with more than 60 staff with offices in Oxford, London, Manchester, Birmingham and Cambridge. Our services include a wide range of building services solutions including specialist lighting design, MEP, sustainability, building physics and Passivhaus. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy delivering excellence in design, building physics and engineering for better buildings that benefit their occupants and the environment. We work with Architects and Developers, Private Clients, Project Managers and Cost Consultants, Major Contractors. Our main market sectors are, Heritage and Conservation, Hospitality, Education, Commercial and Private Developments, Rail and Transport Infrastructure, Healthcare, Public and Community spaces. The opportunity. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Lighting Designer to join us on 1-year fixed-term maternity cover contract. However, there is potential for a permanent role due to the growth of the specialist lighting team, and the expansion of the company. You will have experience of leading a strong team, managing resources efficiently, meeting deadlines across multiple projects, and have a proven track record of delivering substantial technical lighting projects at a senior level. You will be confident attending face to face, and remote meetings with clients, architects, engineers and contractors on projects across the UK and occasionally overseas. As a designer you will have well rounded experience across all sectors although experience in heritage buildings would be a distinct advantage. What will you do? Our lighting projects span all market sectors, and many involve more than one discipline so collaborative working with colleagues across all teams will be an essential skill. You will be working closely with other team members seeing projects through from inception to completion and handover. You will be capable of all the following - and more Leading team resources and commercial reviews Leading project surveys and establishing a clear client brief Producing feasibility study and concept design reports Producing project design documentation and technical specifications Carrying out on-site inspections and supporting contract administration Witnessing and overseeing the commissioning of completed schemes Managing client handover meetings What we are looking for A minimum of ten years' experience in a professional lighting design role A knowledge of historic buildings work and common practices Positive track record of working with clients, architects, surveyors, contractors and other stakeholders Delivery of mixed scale projects semi- autonomously, with limited supervision Up to date knowledge of SLL Guidelines and common lighting standards A collaborative and inquisitive approach, with enthusiasm for new ideas, good initiative, and excellent communication skills Attention to detail Thorough technical knowledge of lighting design software, Microsoft office and AutoCad Driving license and vehicle is strongly beneficial due to the remote locations of many project sites Knowledge/use of Revit software is an advantage Experience completing Lighting impact assessments The benefits Career growth, training & development - we enjoy promoting from within! Excellent perks (but not limited to): Paid for social events such as summer parties, Christmas parties, team lunches, and activity days Bonusly reward scheme, Perks at work, platforms offering gift vouchers from top leading brands of your choice Additional holiday purchase Cycle to work scheme We are an equal opportunities employer and always looking to enhance diversity within the company. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter to