Senior Lighting Engineer — Lead Projects & Strategy

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Virtual GP service

Gymflex up to 40% off gym memberships

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal Lighting Engineer to join the Lighting & Energy Solutions team in the UK. You will lead projects, coordinate detailed designs, feasibility studies, and option reports while managing budgets and timelines.

The role includes client engagement, collaboration with authorities, and mentoring junior staff. You will have extensive experience in external lighting design, CAD/Dialux, and a track record in local government or road network sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects and teams in lighting design.
• Strong knowledge of external lighting and electrical design standards, guidance, legislation and regulations.
• Experience with lighting maintenance operations and asset management.
• Proficiency with Dialux/Lighting Reality and AutoCAD for design and documentation.
• Engineering Council membership or active pursuit of CEng status.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with team members, stakeholders and clients within Lighting & Energy Solutions.
• Coordinate detailed design layouts and supporting documentation per QA and client requirements.
• Prepare feasibility reports, option reports and specifications.
• Oversee proposals development and progress against programme milestones and budgets.
• Engage with Local Authority and Strategic Road Network clients to build relationships.
• Guide and mentor junior team members on career development.
• Represent WSP in the lighting industry and support business development.

Skills

Project leadership

Lighting design knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mentoring/Coaching

Education

Engineering Council registration (IEng/CEng)

Tools

Dialux

Lighting Reality

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking a Principal Lighting Engineer to join the Lighting & Energy Solutions team in the UK. You will lead projects, coordinate detailed designs, feasibility studies, and option reports while managing budgets and timelines.

The role includes client engagement, collaboration with authorities, and mentoring junior staff. You will have extensive experience in external lighting design, CAD/Dialux, and a track record in local government or road network sectors.