Lighting Engineer - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Lighting Engineer to join our Lighting and Energy Solutions team. You will design detailed layouts and manage documentation for lighting projects across public and private sectors.

You will liaise with multi-disciplinary teams, engage with manufacturers, and support feasibility studies while ensuring QA and client requirements are met. A strong background in external lighting and Eng Tech registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of external lighting standards, guidance, legislation and regulations.
• General awareness and understanding of electrical design and lighting maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated competency and experience in lighting design from conception through to issue for construction.
• Good understanding of central management systems.
• Able to work independently and in a team with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in Local Government or Strategic Road Network sectors is preferred.
• Good knowledge of external lighting products.
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation, having Eng Tech registration with the Engineering Council.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Lighting and Energy Solutions team, wider design teams, stakeholders and clients.
• Produce detailed design layouts, engineering drawings and support documentation per QA and client requirements.
• Support feasibility reports, optioneering reports and specifications.
• Engage with luminaire, column, controls and electrical manufacturers.
• Coordinate with contractors including site support, RFI’s and TQ’s.
• Complete non-intrusive site visits to support lighting assessments and site clearance drawings.
• Support development of proposals and monitor progress against milestones and budget.
• Assist with engagement of Local Authority and Strategic Road Network clients.
• Mentor Early Career Professionals on their career journeys.
• Represent WSP in the lighting industry and drive business development.

Skills

Lighting Reality

Dialux

AutoCAD

External lighting standards

Electrical design basics

Central management systems

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Eng Tech registration

Tools

Lighting Reality

Dialux

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Lighting Engineer to join our Lighting and Energy Solutions team. You will design detailed layouts and manage documentation for lighting projects across public and private sectors.

You will liaise with multi-disciplinary teams, engage with manufacturers, and support feasibility studies while ensuring QA and client requirements are met. A strong background in external lighting and Eng Tech registration is preferred.