Senior Lighting Engineer: Lead Public Sector Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Lighting and Energy Solutions in the UK & Ireland is seeking Lighting Engineers from Engineer to Principal Engineer levels to support Local Government and Strategic Road Network projects across the UK. The role offers exposure to multidisciplinary teams and opportunities to mentor junior staff.

You will work with Lighting Reality, Dialux and AutoCAD to produce detailed designs, feasibility notes and specifications while engaging with manufacturers and contractors.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of external lighting standards, guidance, legislation and regulations.
• General awareness of electrical design and lighting maintenance operations.
• Experience in lighting design from conception through to issue for construction with the above tools.
• Capable of coaching and developing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Production of detailed design layouts, engineering drawings and support documentation as per QA and client requirements.
• Preparation of feasibility reports, option studies and specifications.
• Engagement with luminaire, column, controls and electrical manufacturers.
• Coordination with contractors including site support, RFIs and TQs.
• Site visits to support lighting assessments and clearance drawings.
• Support development of proposals and progress against programme milestones and budget constraints.
• Liaison with Local Authority and Strategic Road Network clients.
• Analyze briefs and provide expert guidance and tailored support.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and Early Career Professionals.
• Represent WSP in the lighting industry and drive business development.

Skills

Dialux

AutoCAD

Lighting Reality

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Lighting design

Education

IEng / CEng status

Tools

Dialux

AutoCAD

Lighting Reality

Job description

WSP Lighting and Energy Solutions in the UK & Ireland is seeking Lighting Engineers from Engineer to Principal Engineer levels to support Local Government and Strategic Road Network projects across the UK. The role offers exposure to multidisciplinary teams and opportunities to mentor junior staff.

You will work with Lighting Reality, Dialux and AutoCAD to produce detailed designs, feasibility notes and specifications while engaging with manufacturers and contractors.