Lighting Engineer

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

• Liaison with colleagues within the Lighting and Energy Solutions team, wider multi-disciplinary design teams, stakeholders and clients.
• Production of detailed design layouts, engineering detailed drawings and support documentation in accordance with WSPs Quality Assurance and client requirements.
• Support with the preparation of feasibility reports and technical notes, optioneering reports and specifications.
• Engagement with luminaire, column, controls and electrical manufacturers.
• Co‑ordination with contractors including site support, responding to RFIs and TQs.
• Completion of non‑intrusive site visits to support the development of lighting assessments and site clearance drawings.
• Support with the development of project proposals and progress against agreed programme milestones and budget constraints.
• Assist with the engagement of Local Authority and Strategic Road Network clients building strong working relationships.
• Support Early Career Professionals on their career journeys.
• Represent WSP within the lighting industry, fostering industry relationships and driving business development.

• You will be joining a growing, multi-disciplinary, energetic team of lighting professionals that is highly regarded within the industry, which includes the following specialisms:
  Electrical and EV, Environmental, Local Government, Architectural and the Strategic Road Network.
• You will be part of a global network of lighting specialists and experts.
• You will have the opportunity to join or maintain a professional membership. Mentorship can be provided by team members to assist with upgrades of membership.
• You will have access to regular CPD sessions on a variety of interesting topics.
• You will have access to advanced training programmes for personal development.
• We work on projects, in a variety of sectors:
  Commercial, Urban Realm, Transportation and Infrastructure, with national and local government and private clients.

• Proficient in the use of Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD.
• A strong understanding of external lighting standards, guidance, legislation and regulations.
• Have general awareness and understanding of electrical design and lighting maintenance operations.
• Can demonstrate competency and experience in lighting design from conception through to issue for construction.
• A good understanding of central management systems.
• Can work independently, and as part of a team having excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in working within the Local Government or Strategic Road Network sectors.
• A good knowledge of external lighting products.
• Have a membership of a relevant professional organisation, having achieved Eng Tech registration with the Engineering Council.

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests…