Overview

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Job Description

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.

To find out more about our Lighting and Energy Solutions business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Lighting & Energy Solutions | WSP

A Little More About Your Role…

• Liaison with colleagues within the Lighting and Energy Solutions team, wider multi-disciplinary design teams, stakeholders and clients;
• Production of detailed design layouts, engineering detail drawings and support documentation in accordance with WSPs Quality Assurance and client requirements;
• Input on the preparation of technical reports, feasibility studies, designs, specifications and contract documents and TA 501 – Road Lighting Appraisals (formerly TA 49/07);
• Preparation of Lighting Reality calculations;
• Delivery of works from Highway frameworks and key clients in the Strategic Road Network.
• Engagement with professional organisations, contractors and suppliers of luminaire, columns, control manufacturers;
• Support with the development of project proposals and progress against agreed programme milestones and budget;
• A strong understanding of external lighting standards, industry professional guidance, design manual for road and bridges, CDM legislation and regulations.

Your Team

• You will be joining a growing, multi-disciplinary, energetic team of lighting professionals that is highly regarded within the industry, which includes the following specialisms: Strategic Road Network, Electrical and EV, Environmental, Local Government and Architectural.
• You will be part of a global network of lighting specialists.
• You will have the opportunity to join or maintain a professional membership.
• You will have opportunity to gain support to upgrade your professional membership via our internal mentoring system in WSP
• We work on projects, in a variety of sectors: Transportation and Infrastructure, Active Travel Routes, Commercial, Urban Realm with both strategic road network, local government and private clients.
• You will have access to regular CPD sessions on a variety of interesting topics and advanced training programs for personal development and internal projects and systems.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Registration with the Engineering Council (EngTech, IEng or CEng) or working towards;
• Proficiency in the use of Lighting Reality design software and AutoCAD;
• A good general awareness and understanding of electrical design and lighting maintenance operations;
• Ability to demonstrate competency and experience in lighting design from conception through to issued for construction;
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team with excellent communication and organisational skills;
• Experience delivering projects in different sectors;
• Good knowledge of external lighting products;
• Knowledge of requirements for trunk and local roads / or an exterior lighting design consultancy.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What’s In It For You

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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s In It For You? - Benefits and Flexibility

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week and in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: diverse background and experiences welcomed; employee resource groups to promote culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working arrangements, extra leave options, and bank holiday use flexibility.
• Your development: training, mentoring, Chartership support.
• #WeAreWSP – commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Professional Services

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