About us

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

Your opportunity

Do you want to help create better places for people to live, learn and work? At Ridge, that’s what we do every day.

As a built environment consultancy, we work across public and private sectors on everything from new developments to regeneration and refurbishment projects - helping our clients achieve meaningful, lasting impact through technical expertise and collaborative support.

Are you a creative and curious graduate looking to kickstart your career in lighting design? Our Manchester-based Lighting Design team is growing, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Lighting Designer to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, collaborative team where you’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of exciting projects.

From day one, you’ll be involved in real project work - supporting the development of innovative lighting solutions while building your technical and professional skills with guidance from experienced colleagues.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the delivery of lighting design projects across a variety of sectors
• Assisting with concept development, design proposals, drawings and specifications
• Contributing to lighting calculations and technical analysis
• Supporting site visits and surveys
• Collaborating with architects, engineers and other consultants
• Attending project and design meetings, gaining exposure to client interactions
• Helping to develop creative solutions that enhance spaces for people and the environment

About you

• You have a relevant degree (e.g. Lighting Design, Architecture, Engineering or similar)
• You have a genuine interest in lighting design and the built environment
• You’re eager to learn, proactive, and enjoy working as part of a team
• You have good communication skills and are confident sharing ideas
• You may have some familiarity with design software (not essential — we’ll support your development)

Your benefits

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

• Annual leave: A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days' pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.
• Community spirit: You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.
• Mental health: Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.
• Financial benefits: A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
• Physical wellbeing: Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.
• Flexible working: Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.
• Career development: A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.
• Extra benefits: Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

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