Junior Projects Designer

At Schréder, our mission is clear. 

We enable our customers to turn lighting assets into strategic platforms for long-term value. 

As a trusted partner, we provide turnkey consultancy and services to co-create smart solutions that generate a positive impact for stakeholders and the communities they serve. We are Experts in Lightability™. 

With a legacy spanning 118 years, we apply deep-rooted expertise to design environments that are as resilient as they are purposeful.

Our global presence across six continents gives us an in-depth understanding of local heritage and culture, enabling us to partner with our customers and engineer long-lasting, tailored solutions.

Light has always been at the heart of what we do. Today, building on that legacy, we are transforming public and private spaces into digital, sustainable, and secure environments that have a long-term positive impact in our communities.

We pride ourselves on being advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. They are fundamental values that shape our culture and drive our success. We commit ourselves to fostering an environment that celebrates and respects the uniqueness of every individual, creating a truly inclusive space where everyone can thrive.

Joining us means shaping this transformation, not just witnessing it, you’re becoming a part of a brighter and more sustainable future.

Schréder, leading independent smart lighting solution provider worldwide

As the Junior Projects Designer you will provide commercial and project management support for opportunities within the Signature Projects segment, that requires project specific solutions. 

Responsible for co-ordinating and planning of pre order activities working with internal and external customer to deliver the right outcome. This is a key role providing the interface between both internal and external teams to ensure that Schreder’s project obligations and commitments are delivered profitably, on time and in full.  

Develop and maintain excellent relationships with both customers and internal / external stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach that delivers positive and sustainable results. 

Main responsibilities within the job:

• Work with the Signature Projects team and SLM’s to identify key opportunities that will require the delivery of signature solutions and services 
• Provide site support and customer visits where required 
• Produce quotations for signature projects and maintain through CRM 
• Provide Lighting Calculations and create & provide visual renders and presentations where required 
• Responsible for ensuring a consistent high level and quality delivery of signature project solutions, and provide site follow up to ensure all issues are complete and the project is handed over successfully – proactively communication with both internal and external customers throughout 
• Identify the level of required activity, expertise and resource required to deliver solutions for these opportunities and implement a project plan – considering all factors, time, cost, resources  
• Participate in the handover meeting to ensure that resources and requirements are fully identified to facilitate deliver on time, to cost and meets all customer requirements  
• Identify, quantify and manage technical and contractual obligations and commercial risks on selected projects 
• To professionally liaise with customers, internal and external stakeholders (including subcontractors), and attending meetings as required to develop relationships and provide a structured approach to project & solutions delivery to ensure that our obligations are met. 
• To assist the project plan, monitor and track performance including delivery of project, budget and quality (including overseeing the site installation) 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in a similar role
• Lighting /product design experience
• Experience using D365 is desirable 
• Excellent Communication - verbal and written with the ability to work with people at all levels.
• Commercial and Financial acumen
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Experience in working in a dynamic sales / commercial environment.
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills.
• Effective time management and be accountable for resolving issues independently 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Believes in continuous improvement.
• Understanding of construction / infrastructure industry contracts and project management approaches together with knowledge of project, risk and value management is desirable 
• The ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with both customers and internal / external stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach that delivers positive and sustainable results.                                                                                       

• Preference Engineering Degree - electronics, electromechanics, Lighting Design or similar level of experience 

• At least 3 – 5 years of relevant experience 
• Experience in technical project management, lighting, infrastructure projects, building work is a plus 
• Basic to Intermediate Project Management experience (For example APM, Prince 2, MSP) or happy to work towards 
• Able to travel to various locations across the UK 

Respect is one of our Values. Our commitment to inclusivity goes hand in hand with our dedication to sustainability and the environment. Inclusivity is part of who we are, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

At Schréder, we commit ourselves to co-creating an environment where passionate people work and win together, learn and have fun. Let Join us!