Principal Lighting Engineer – WSP UK & Ireland
WSP is seeking a Principal Lighting Engineer to lead the Lighting and Energy Solutions team within our Highway sector. This role is ideally based in Birmingham or Southampton but may be placed in any UK office.
Responsibilities
* Lead lighting and electrical design development for highway projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with British Standards.
* Manage project teams and drive delivery from concept through to pricing, specification, construction and post‑occupancy support.
* Develop bespoke deliverables and guidance documents to support the team and clients.
* Maintain asset management and risk awareness, addressing CDM and financial risk.
* Support the team’s professional development and CPD activities.
Qualifications
* Achieved IEng/CEng or EngTech progressing towards IEng.
* Proven experience leading lighting and/or electrical design projects and managing people.
* Strong knowledge of highway lighting design, electrical principles and relevant British Standards.
* Experience with software such as AutoCAD, lighting reality, ElectricalOM or similar.
* Excellent interpersonal, analytical, technical and communication skills.
* Asset management experience and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
Location & Conditions
Based in Birmingham or Southampton – open to other UK locations. Hybrid working model with two days remote per week.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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