Senior Lighting Engineer in Leeds

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 in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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 and Strategic Road Network clients building strong working relationships.
• Analyse/evaluate client briefs and offer expert guidance and tailored support.
• Guide junior team members and Early Career Professionals on their career journeys.
• Represent WSP within the lighting industry, fostering industry relationships and driving business development.

Team & Culture

You will be joining a growing, multi-disciplinary, energetic team of lighting professionals highly regarded within the industry, with specialisms in Electrical and EV, Environmental, Local Government, Architectural and the Strategic Road Network. 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. Mentorship can be provided by team members to assist with upgrades of membership. You will have access to regular CPD sessions on a variety of interesting topics. You will have access to advanced training programmes for personal development. We work on projects in a variety of sectors: Commercial, Urban Realm, Transportation and Infrastructure, with national and local government and private clients.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD.
• A strong understanding of external lighting standards, guidance, legislation and regulations.
• A good general awareness and understanding of electrical design and lighting maintenance operations.
• Can demonstrate competency and experience in lighting design from conception through to issue for construction.
• A good understanding of central management systems.
• Can work independently, and as part of a team with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Capable of coaching and developing junior members of the team.
• Experience working within the Local Government or Strategic Road Network sectors.
• A good knowledge of external lighting products.
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation, having achieved Eng Tech registration with the Engineering Council and actively working towards IEng status.

Benefits

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, alongside opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellbeing: Our Thrive programme supports health and wellbeing, with a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows taking one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, purchase of additional leave, and use of bank holiday entitlement are also available.
• Your development: We provide training, mentoring and chartership opportunities to support your growth.

Equal Opportunity

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.