Principal Lighting Design Lead | Client-Facing & Studio Growth

WSP Global Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Riyadh is seeking a Principal Consultant – Lighting Design to lead high-profile architectural lighting projects across the Middle East.

You will drive creative concepts, manage client engagements, and oversee budgets, teams, and design delivery from concept to handover. The role demands senior leadership, exceptional communication, and a track record of winning work through compelling proposals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in architectural/creative lighting design.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver to tight timelines.
• Strong visual communication and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex lighting design projects end-to-end with creative and technical excellence.
• Act as primary client-facing representative: presentations, stakeholder management, design direction.
• Oversee budgets, financial tracking, and scope control.
• Oversee resourcing, team allocation, and workflow planning.
• Mentor junior team members (1–2 direct reports).
• Develop high-quality proposals, bids, and design submissions.
• Support studio growth, innovation, and design standards.
• Contribute to strengthening WSP’s lighting design presence in the Middle East.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Lighting design

Proposal development

Mentoring

Project delivery

Business growth

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Riyadh is seeking a Principal Consultant – Lighting Design to lead high-profile architectural lighting projects across the Middle East.

You will drive creative concepts, manage client engagements, and oversee budgets, teams, and design delivery from concept to handover. The role demands senior leadership, exceptional communication, and a track record of winning work through compelling proposals.