Principal Lighting Engineer: Lead Urban & Infrastructure Lighting

WSP USA

Brighton

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

WSP UK is actively seeking Lighting Engineers from Engineer to Principal Engineer to support Local Government and the Strategic Road Network. The role focuses on design development, feasibility studies and client liaison across national projects.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of professional growth, with opportunities for chartership and continuous learning within a diverse, global lighting team.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to lead projects and guide junior team members.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Capability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Produce detailed design layouts and drawings per QA requirements.
  • Prepare feasibility studies, option reports and specifications.
  • Engage with luminaire, column, controls and electrical manufacturers.
  • Coordinate with contractors, respond to RFIs and TQs.
  • Conduct non-intrusive site visits to support lighting assessments.

Skills

Leadership
Coaching
Project management
Independent working

Tools

Lighting Reality
Dialux
AutoCAD

Job description

WSP UK is actively seeking Lighting Engineers from Engineer to Principal Engineer to support Local Government and the Strategic Road Network. The role focuses on design development, feasibility studies and client liaison across national projects.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of professional growth, with opportunities for chartership and continuous learning within a diverse, global lighting team.

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