Lighting Engineer to Principal — Lead Projects (Hybrid)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham, Leeds, Cardiff, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Lighting Engineers from Engineer to Principal Engineer levels to support Local Government and Strategic Road Network projects.

You will work in a growing, multi-disciplinary lighting team across UK locations, focusing on lighting design, feasibility assessments and coordination with clients and contractors. Mentorship and CPD opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Lighting Reality or Dialux and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of external lighting standards, guidance and regulations.
• Experience in lighting design from conception to construction.
• Membership of a relevant professional org; working towards IEng/CEng for junior roles.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design layouts and drawings per QA requirements.
• Prepare feasibility reports, option reports and specifications.
• Engage with luminaire, column, controls and electrical manufacturers.
• Coordinate with contractors including site support and RFIs.
• Complete non-intrusive site visits to support lighting assessments.
• Support development of proposals and track milestones and budget.
• Liaise with Local Authority and Strategic Road Network clients.
• Guide junior team members and early career professionals.
• Represent WSP in the lighting industry and drive business development.

Skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

IEng / CEng status (or working towards)

Professional membership

Tools

Lighting Reality

Dialux

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Lighting Engineers from Engineer to Principal Engineer levels to support Local Government and Strategic Road Network projects.

You will work in a growing, multi-disciplinary lighting team across UK locations, focusing on lighting design, feasibility assessments and coordination with clients and contractors. Mentorship and CPD opportunities available.