Path to Principal Lighting Engineer — Lead Major Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

CPD access

Mentorship

Flexible hours

Health & wellbeing program

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Lighting Engineers from Engineer to Principal Engineer to support Local Government and Strategic Road Network projects across the UK. This role offers a hybrid working style, with opportunities to work on landmark schemes and develop your career within a global network.

Join a multi-disciplinary team of lighting professionals, benefit from CPD, mentorship and progression opportunities, and contribute to high-profile public infrastructure while developing client

Qualifications

• Proficient in Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of external lighting standards, guidance and regulations.
• Experience in lighting design from conception through to issue for construction.
• Ability to coach and develop junior team members and work with Local Government/SRN projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design layouts, drawings and documentation per QA and client needs.
• Prepare feasibility reports, option reports and specifications.
• Engage with luminaire, column, controls and electrical manufacturers.
• Coordinate with contractors, respond to RFI's and TQ's.
• Conduct non-intrusive site visits to support lighting assessments and drawings.
• Support development of proposals and track progress against milestones and budget.
• Maintain liaison with Local Authority and SRN clients to build relationships.
• Analyze client briefs and provide tailored guidance.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Guide junior team members and early career professionals.

Skills

Lighting design software

Dialux

Lighting Reality

AutoCAD

Project coordination

Mentoring / coaching

CDM risk awareness

Local Government / SRN experience

Communication skills

Education

IEng / CEng status or working toward

Tools

AutoCAD

Dialux

Lighting Reality

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Lighting Engineers from Engineer to Principal Engineer to support Local Government and Strategic Road Network projects across the UK. This role offers a hybrid working style, with opportunities to work on landmark schemes and develop your career within a global network.

Join a multi-disciplinary team of lighting professionals, benefit from CPD, mentorship and progression opportunities, and contribute to high-profile public infrastructure while developing client