WSP in the UK & Ireland
Lighting Engineers - Engineer to Principal Engineer Grades
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Lighting Engineers - Engineer to Principal Engineer Grades
Lighting Engineers (Engineer to Principal Engineer Level) Locations: Birmingham | Cardiff | Glasgow | Hertfordshire | Leeds | Liverpool | London | Manchester | Newcastle | Southampton | Brighton
About the Role
At WSP, you can craft a career tailored just for you. Unlock opportunities to grow, tackle meaningful challenges, and collaborate with a global network of talented professionals in Lighting and Energy Solutions (L&ES). Our team delivers end-to-end lighting and electrical design services for public, private, and international clients.
Join a dynamic team across the UK, advancing your expertise in lighting design, electrical engineering, and low-voltage systems while driving innovation in infrastructure and urban development.
Key Responsibilities
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Design & Documentation:
- Create detailed engineering layouts, drawings, and supporting documentation in alignment with WSP’s Quality Assurance and client specifications.
- Develop feasibility reports, technical notes, optioneering reports, and specifications.
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Client & Manufacturing Engagement:
- Liaise with luminaire, column, controls, and electrical manufacturers.
- Coordinate with contractors (site visits, RFI/TQ responses, and compliance checks).
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Site & Project Support:
- Conduct non-intrusive site visits for lighting assessments and site clearance.
- Support project proposals, track programme milestones, and manage budgets.
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Collaboration & Mentorship:
- Build trust with Local Authority and Strategic Road Network clients.
- Analyze client briefs and provide expert guidance.
- Mentor junior team members and Early Career Professionals.
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Business Development & Representation:
- Represent WSP in the lighting industry and nurture key relationships.
- Drive business growth while advancing professional standards.
Your Team & Growth Opportunities
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team (Electrical/EV, Environmental, Local Government, Strategic Road Network).
- Access a global network of lighting specialists and mentorship programs.
- Professional Development:
- Join or maintain professional memberships (e.g., IEng, CEng).
- Participate in CPD sessions and advanced training programs.
- Engage in varied projects: Commercial, Urban Realm, Transportation, and Infrastructure.
Requirements & Competencies
Core Skills (All Levels):
- Proficiency in Lighting Reality, Dialux, or AutoCAD.
- In-depth knowledge of external lighting standards, guidance, legislation.
- Practical experience with lighting design software (conception to construction).
- Strong electrical design and maintenance operations awareness.
- Product knowledge of external lighting systems.
- Independent/teamwork abilities, with exceptional communication and organizational skills.
- Mentoring experience and coaching capabilities.
- sector experience in Local Government or Strategic Roads.
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Junior Roles (Emerging Professionals):
- Alignment with IEng aspirations or progress toward CEng status.
Senior Roles (Principal Engineer):
- Demonstrated project/team leadership and confidence in management.
- Risk assessment skills (CDM/financial).
- Advanced coaching and team development.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance:
- Hybrid working policy (2 days remote).
- WSP My Hour: Take 1 hour daily for personal activities (flexible hours).
Inclusivity & Wellbeing:
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for varied backgrounds.
- Thrive Programme: Health and wellbeing support.
- Virtual GP access (NHS/IMC) + menopause workflow support.
- GymFlex: Up to 40% discount on gym memberships via our flexi-benefits.
Flexibility & Leave:
- Part-time/flexible work.
- Purchase additional leave and customize bank holiday allocations.
Career Growth:
- Investment in training, mentoring, and chartership paths.
WSP embraces diversity and enables candidates from all backgrounds to thrive. As a Disability Confident Leader, we prioritize interviews for qualified disabled applicants: please let us know your needs.
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