Senior Lighting Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional membership support

CPD sessions for personal development

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a dedicated professional to join their Lighting and Energy Solutions team. This role involves interfacing with various stakeholders, producing detailed design layouts, and engaging in technical evaluations and site visits.

The ideal candidate should possess strong proficiency in lighting design software and have membership with a relevant professional organisation. Opportunities for professional development and career mentoring are also provided, making it a great environment for growth.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software.
• Demonstrated competency in lighting design from conception to issue for construction.
• Experience working within the Local Government or Strategic Road Network sectors.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Production of detailed design layouts and support documentation.
• Preparation of feasibility reports and technical notes.

Skills

Proficient in Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software

Strong understanding of external lighting standards

Good awareness of electrical design

Experience in lighting design

Ability to work independently

Excellent communication skills

Education

Membership of a relevant professional organisation with EngTech registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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 to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with colleagues within the Lighting and Energy Solutions team, wider multi-disciplinary design teams, stakeholders and clients.
• Production of detailed design layouts, engineering detailed drawings and support documentation in accordance with WSP's Quality Assurance and client requirements.
• Preparation of feasibility reports and technical notes, optioneering reports and specifications.
• Engagement with luminaire, column, controls and electrical manufacturers.
• Co-ordination with contractors including site support, responding to RFIs and TQs.
• Completion of non-intrusive site visits to support the development of lighting assessments and site clearance drawings.
• Support with the development of project proposals and progress against agreed programme milestones and budget constraints.
• Liaison with Local Authority clients, assisting in building strong working relationships with clients in the Local Government Sector.
• Analyse and evaluate client briefs, offering expert guidance and tailored support.
• Assist and guide Early Career Professionals on their career journeys.
• Represent WSP within the lighting industry, fostering industry relationships and driving business development.

Team

• You will be joining a growing, multi-disciplinary, energetic team of lighting professionals highly regarded within the industry, covering Electrical and EV, Environmental, Local Government, Architectural and Strategic Road Network specialisms.
• You will be part of a global network of lighting specialists and experts.
• You will have the opportunity to join or maintain a professional membership, with mentorship available to assist with membership upgrades.
• You will have access to regular CPD sessions on a variety of topics and advanced training programs for personal development.
• The team works on projects in Commercial, Urban Realm, Transportation and Infrastructure sectors with national, local government and private clients.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of external lighting standards, guidance, legislation and regulations.
• Good 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Capability to coach and develop junior team members.
• Experience working within the Local Government or Strategic Road Network sectors.
• Good knowledge of external lighting products.
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation, having achieved EngTech registration with the Engineering Council and actively working towards IEng status.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.