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Lighting Design Apprentice - Manchester (2027 start)

AECOM
Location
Manchester
Salary
Competitive
Duration
Not specified
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 6
Start date
1 January 2027
Vacancy reference
REF59634K
Minimum grades
Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

Support diverse range of highway and infrastructure projects, helping to deliver street lighting and electrical solutions. Work covers street lighting, traffic sign lighting, public realm lighting, highway electrical infrastructure, feeder pillars, electrical supplies, lighting controls and energy-efficient lighting systems. Assist with preparation of drawings, layouts, technical documentation, site inspections, asset surveys, lighting designs, calculations, specifications and technical reports. Gain exposure to lighting design software such as Lighting Reality, AGi32 and Trimble Pro Design. Support sustainable infrastructure projects including energy-efficient LED lighting and adaptive lighting controls.

Requirements

Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English. Genuine interest in street lighting, electrical infrastructure and transportation engineering. Aptitude for technical subjects, engineering design and problem-solving. Interest in developing skills in lighting design, CAD, digital engineering, electrical systems and highway infrastructure. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Enthusiasm, adaptability and willingness to learn. Creative and practical approach to problem-solving. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Right to work in the UK.

Working week

Hybrid work model

Skills

Lighting designCADTechnical drawingData analysisProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkAttention to detail

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade C/4

Company benefits

Flexible hybrid work options. Access to industry-leading technology and thinking. Work flexibility. Wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs. Global, publicly traded firm with transformational work with big impact.

Things to consider

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible as CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis. Must include a covering letter with application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of dates available to work and locations of interest. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Fortune 500 firm with Professional Services business revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Nearly 52,000 employees including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers.
Website
www.aecom.com
Contact email
ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com
If this one works out

This role is in Manchester. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £550–£800 a month.

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