Job Description
The role is part of WSP's Lighting & Energy Solutions business. It involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders, producing detailed design layouts, engineering drawings, feasibility reports and supporting project proposals. The position requires a strong understanding of lighting standards, the ability to analyse client briefs and mentor early-career professionals.
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.
* Support with the development of technical notes, optioneering reports and specifications.
* Engagement with luminaire, columns control manufacturers and contractors.
* 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.
* A strong understanding of external lighting standards, guidance, legislation and regulations.
* Analyse/evaluate client briefs and offer expert guidance and tailored support.
* Assist and guide Early Career Professionals on their career journeys.
* Represent WSP within the lighting industry, fostering industry relationships and driving business development.
Qualifications
* Proficiency in the use of Lighting Reality, Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD.
* 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 having excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Experience in working within the Local Government sector or Strategic Road Network.
* A good knowledge of external lighting products.
Your Team
* Growing, multi-disciplinary, energetic team of lighting professionals highly regarded within the industry, covering Electrical and EV, Environmental, Local Government, Architectural and the Strategic Road Network specialisms.
* Part of a global network of lighting specialists.
* Opportunity to join or maintain a professional membership.
* Access to regular CPD sessions on a variety of interesting topics.
* Access to advanced training programs for personal development and internal projects and systems.
* Work on projects in a variety of sectors: Commercial, Urban Realm, Transportation and Infrastructure with both local government and private clients.
Benefits
* Hybrid working policy, flexibility to work from home two days a week, with collaboration opportunities in modern offices across the UK.
* Work‑life balance support including flexible hours, part-time & flexible arrangements, WSP My Hour one‑hour daily personal activity, option to purchase additional leave and utilisation of bank holiday entitlement.
* Inclusivity & belonging: inclusive culture, employee resource groups, support for diverse backgrounds.
* Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme up to 40% off gym memberships, comprehensive menopause support package.
* Opportunities for development and training: mentoring, Chartership, CPD sessions, advanced training programmes.
* Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with industry standards.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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, and welcome requests for workplace adjustments.
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