Principal Architectural Lighting Designer

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. Our Lighting and Energy Solutions (L&ES) business provides comprehensive lighting and electrical engineering design and advisory services for all aspects of light, lighting and low-voltage energy. We work with clients across public and private sectors, locally and internationally. To find out more about our L&ES business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Lighting and Energy Solutions | WSP To meet our growing UK business needs and future development aspirations we are looking for a Principal Lighting Designer (Architectural) to join our Lighting & Energy Solutions team. A little more about your role… You will have the opportunity to work on a range of architectural lighting projects across a variety of sectors such as Commercial, Retail, Landscape, Urban Realm, Lighting Master Planning, Transportation and Infrastructure, with both local governments and private clients. Our growing capability supports the wider lighting and energy solutions team and closely collaborates with WSPs other disciplines both nationally and internationally giving you the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of light and lighting. We actively contribute and lead on the development of industry best practice guidance and standards for good obtrusive and environmental light, both nationally and internationally with opportunities for all to contribute. You will: Collaborate with a creative team to innovate solutions for architectural lighting projects. Undertake a pro-active client facing role, co-ordinating with multi-disciplinary design teams, clients, architects, interior design teams to establish their needs, maintaining a strong working relationship. Analyse/Evaluate Client briefs and offer expert guidance and tailored support. Develop project proposals and mobilise / progress against agreed programme milestones and budget constraints. Manage the preparation of proposals, design reports and specifications. Coordinate the production of sketches, lighting calculations, design engineering, integration and graphical output drawings plus bespoke luminaire design and technical lighting control schematics. Supervise, review and coordinate the work of other team members, providing technical guidance and mentoring to Early Career Professionals on their career journeys. Represent WSP within the lighting industry, fostering industry relationships and driving business development. Your Team You will be joining a growing, multi-disciplinary team of lighting professionals that is highly regarded within the industry and be part of a global network of lighting specialists and experts. You will have the opportunity to join or maintain a professional membership whilst team members can provide mentorship 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 programs for personal development. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to Architecture / Lighting Design / Interior Design / Product Design / Design / Engineering. Membership of a relevant professional organisation, having achieved IEng / CEng registration with the Engineering Council or actively working towards CEng status. Extensive knowledge and experience in lighting design consultancy with an understanding of various types of project delivery techniques. Experience in leading projects and teams and should be confident in a management capacity. Strong technical knowledge and wide-ranging experience in leading projects from concept through to delivery, including commissioning, snagging, and in-use assistance to clients. Advanced planning and organisation skills. Risk awareness both in terms of CDM and financial risk with the ability to manage or mitigate accordingly. The ability to multitask in a high volume, fast paced work environment and plan work accordingly A strong understanding of standards, legislation and regulations affecting buildings and lighting. Knowledge and understanding of the local marketplace. Extensive knowledge of lighting products and luminaire manufacturers. Ability to co-ordinate the development of expressive lighting design solutions, influence wellbeing and inspire through light, and deliver conceptual narratives with storytelling savvy. Substantial experience in guiding the professional development of less experienced lighting designers (and hence, the development of the team). Good understanding of lighting calculation software. Competency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and Microsoft Office. An understanding of Sketch-up, Rhino, 3DS Max and V-Ray would be beneficial. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. #LI-ES1