Associate Architectural Lighting Designer

WSP in the UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented lighting design professional to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to lead creative projects that shape the future of lighting design. You will collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, managing large-scale projects while fostering client relationships and ensuring technical excellence. The company values personal development and provides access to advanced training programs. If you are passionate about design and eager to make a positive impact in the built environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a community of over 69,000 employees dedicated to making a difference worldwide.

Benefits

Access to advanced training programs

Professional membership opportunities

Participation in industry conferences

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Advanced understanding of lighting standards and regulations.
• Experience in leading complex projects from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a creative team of designers and manage project delivery.
• Oversee project finances, schedules, and client relationships.
• Prepare Health and Safety documentation and fee proposals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Lighting Design

Technical Excellence

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Lighting Design/Interior Design/Product Design/Engineering

Tools

DIALux Evo

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Suite

MicroStation

AGi32

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.

A little more about your role…

• Support the Capability Leader to lead our creative team of 20 plus designers.
• Establish a pro-active client facing role, you will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively co-ordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Wide-ranging experience in leading large scale, technically complex projects from concept through to delivery on site and in-use assistance to clients.
• Support our team leaders with project resourcing and utilisation.
• Overseeing project finances and delivery schedules and supporting the team to meet submissions.
• An advanced understanding of standards, legislation and regulations affecting buildings and lighting.
• Wide-ranging understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and relevant deliverables for each work stage.
• An advanced understanding of industry relevant software, such as DIALux Evo, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign and the Microsoft Suite (an understanding of MicroStation and AGi32 would be beneficial).
• Preparing Health and Safety and Wellbeing documentation for project delivery such as risk registers and decision registers.
• Advanced technical subject experience and the ability to quality check the team’s work to ensure technical excellence and innovation is achieved.
• Preparing fee proposals for large scale projects both for internal and external clients.
• Support the Capability Leader to grow established and new relationships with internal and external clients, through presentations and the overseeing of marketing material.
• Promote WSP externally by presenting at conferences or having papers published in industry relevant journals.

Your team…

• You will be joining a growing, multi-disciplinary, energetic team that is highly regarded within the industry, which includes the following specialisms: Electrical and EV, Environmental, Local Government and the Strategic Road Network.
• You will be part of a global network of lighting specialists.
• You will have the opportunity to join or maintain a professional membership.
• You will have access to advanced training programs for personal development and internal projects and systems.
• We work on projects, in a variety of sectors: Commercial, Urban Realm, Transportation and Infrastructure, with both local government and private clients.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to Architecture / Lighting Design / Interior Design / Product Design / Design / Engineering.
• Motivation to lead expressive lighting design solutions, influence wellbeing, inspire through leadership, and enable the team to deliver technical advances conceptual narratives through storytelling.
• Advanced experience in guiding the professional development of team members.

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.