Senior Lighting Engineer

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.

A little more about your role…

• 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.
• 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 clients, assist in building strong working relationship with clients in the Local Government Sector.
• Analyse/Evaluate Clients briefs and offer expert guidance and tailored support.
• Assist and guide Early Career Professionals on their career journeys
• Represent WSP within the lighting industry, fostering industry relationships and driving business development.
   

Your team…

• 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 programs 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.
   

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… 

• 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 a good 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
• Capable of coaching and developing junior members of the team
• 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      EngTech registration with the Engineering Council and actively working towards IEng status

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

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. 

With us, you can. Apply today.

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