Architectural Lighting Designer

WSP USA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Lighting Designer to develop and present innovative lighting concepts across various sectors. You will produce technical documents and collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and a strong grasp of lighting design principles, along with proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD. The role supports flexible working and includes a comprehensive wellbeing program.

Benefits

Work-from-home flexibility

CPD sessions

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a lighting design or consultancy environment.
• Good understanding of lighting design principles.
• Ability to contribute to creative lighting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present lighting concepts and design strategies.
• Produce lighting designs, specifications, and reports.
• Assist in detailed design drawings and integration of lighting.

Skills

Lighting design principles

Communication

Team collaboration

Creative concept development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Lighting Design, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

DialuxEvo

Revit

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.

Your new role, what’s involved…

• Developing and presenting lighting concepts, narratives, and design strategies across all RIBA stages.
• Producing lighting designs, sketches, graphical drawings, specifications, design reports, proposals, lighting calculations and assisting in the preparation of lighting control schematics.
• Taking part in client-facing discussions with support from senior colleagues, communicating clearly and professionally.
• Assisting in the production of detailed design drawings, luminaire detailing, and the integration of lighting within architecture and landscape.
• Helping to gather client requirements and maintaining positive communication with project stakeholders.
• Contributing technical input to projects from concept through to design development and assisting with delivery on site when required.
• Attending design and site meetings, tests, surveys, and generate technical reports.
• Coordinating your work with other disciplines and supporting team-wide collaboration.
• Supporting the development of project documentation for planning applications, tender submissions, construction packages, and as-built documentation.
• Applying a sound understanding of standards, legislation and regulations relevant to lighting and the built environment.
• Staying updated with industry trends and engineering innovations globally.

Your Team

• You will contribute to projects across a range of sectors including Commercial, Urban Realm, Transportation and Infrastructure, working with both public- and private-sector clients.
• You will be part of the Lighting and Energy Solutions team, interacting with specialists in Electrical and EV, Environmental, Local Government, and Strategic Road Network disciplines.
• You will join a global network of lighting experts and have opportunities to collaborate internationally.
• We will support you in gaining industry recognition and encourage membership in a professional lighting or design society of your choice.
• You will have access to regular CPD sessions on a range of relevant and emerging topics.
• Advanced training programmes will be available to support your personal and professional development.
• You will join a growing, energetic, multi-disciplinary team that is well respected across the industry.

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• Track record of relevant experience working in a lighting design or related consultancy environment.
• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Lighting Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field.
• A good understanding of lighting design principles and exposure to different project types and delivery methods.
• The ability to contribute to creative lighting concepts that enhance wellbeing and communicate ideas through clear visual and written storytelling.
• Experience supporting team members and a willingness to learn from more senior designers.
• A working knowledge of lighting calculation software (e.g., DialuxEvo).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; familiarity with tools such as Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, 3DS Max or V-Ray is beneficial.

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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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.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

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 and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.