Lighting Engineers - Engineer to Principal Engineer Grades

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

About the Role

We have a number of opportunities for Lighting Engineers from Engineer up to Principal Engineer level to provide support to our Local Government and Strategic Road Network capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of detailed design layouts, engineering detailed drawings and support documentation in accordance with WSPs Quality Assurance and client requirements.
• 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 RFI’s and TQ’s.
• 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.
• Liaison with Local Authority and Strategic Road Network clients building strong working relationships.
• Analyse/Evaluate Clients briefs and offer expert guidance and tailored support.
• Liaison with colleagues within the Lighting and Energy Solutions team, wider multi‑disciplinary design teams, stakeholders and clients.
• Guide junior team members and Early Career Professionals on their career journeys.
• Represent WSP within the lighting industry, fostering industry relationships and driving business development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proficient in the use of Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of external lighting standards, guidance, legislation and regulations.
• Good general awareness and understanding of electrical design and lighting maintenance operations.
• Experience in lighting design from conception through to issue for construction with the use of Lighting Reality or Dialux and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of coaching and developing junior members of the team.
• Experience in Local Government or Strategic Road Network sectors.
• Knowledge of external lighting products.
• Relevant professional membership; IEng/CEng status for senior roles or working towards it for junior positions.
• For senior roles: demonstrated leadership of projects and teams, management capacity, risk awareness (CDM and financial) and ability to manage or mitigate risk.

Benefits and Development

WSP offers hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home two days a week and the possibility of part‑time and flexible arrangements. Development support includes CPD sessions, advanced training programmes and professional membership mentorship. Health & wellbeing benefits include the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service and Gymflex scheme.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.