Description
We are seeking a Principal Lighting Engineer to join our Lighting & Energy Solutions team in the UK. As a Principal Lighting Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering landmark projects and contributing to the growth of our business.
Job Summary: You will be responsible for liaising with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, coordinating detailed design layouts, and managing project proposals. You will also provide expert guidance and support to clients, develop and support delivery team members, and represent WSP within the lighting industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaise with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
- Coordinate detailed design layouts and engineering drawings
- Manage project proposals and mobilise progress against agreed programme milestones and budget constraints
- Engage with Local Authority and Strategic Road Network clients
- Analyse and evaluate client briefs and offer expert guidance
- Develop and support delivery team members
- Represent WSP within the lighting industry
Requirements:
- Experience in leading projects and teams
- Wide knowledge of external lighting and electrical design standards, guidance, legislation, and regulations
- Experience in lighting maintenance operations and asset management
- Competency in lighting design using Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD
- Risk awareness and ability to manage or mitigate risks
- Proven interpersonal, organisational, analytical, technical, and communication skills
- Ability to coach and develop junior team members
- Experience working within the Local Government or Strategic Road Network sectors
- Good knowledge of external lighting products
- Membership of a relevant professional organisation, having achieved IEng / CEng registration with the Engineering Council or actively working towards CEng status
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work on landmark projects and contribute to the growth of our business
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Access to advanced technology and tools
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance