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.
We are recruiting for an Assistant Lighting Designer to contribute to projects across a range of sectors including Commercial, Urban Realm, Transportation, Infrastructure, Healthcare and Education, working with both public and private sector clients.
A Little More About Your Role…
- Assisting in the development and presentation of lighting concepts, narratives, and design strategies across project stages.
- Producing lighting designs, sketches, calculations, graphical drawings and specifications, and assisting in the preparation of design reports, proposals, and lighting control schematics.
- Taking part in client-facing discussions with support from senior colleagues, communicating clearly and professionally.
- Assisting in the production of detailed design drawings, luminaire detailing, and the integration of lighting within architecture and landscape.
- Helping to gather client requirements and maintaining positive communication with project stakeholders.
- Supporting the technical delivery of projects from concept through to design development and assisting with site activities when required.
- Attending design and site meetings, lighting demonstrations, surveys, and generate technical reports.
- Coordinating your work with other disciplines and supporting team-wide collaboration.
- Supporting the development of project documentation for planning applications, tender submissions, construction packages, and as-built documentation.
- Developing and applying an understanding of standards, legislation and best practice relevant to lighting and the build environment.
- Staying updated with industry trends and engineering innovations, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning through CPD, industry events, training courses and knowledge-sharing activities.
Your Team
- You will be part of the Lighting and Energy Solutions team, interacting with specialists in Electrical and EV, Environmental, Local Government, and Strategic Road Network disciplines.
- You will join a global network of lighting experts and have opportunities to collaborate internationally.
- We will support you in gaining industry recognition and encourage membership in a professional lighting or design society of your choice.
- You will have access to regular CPD sessions on a range of relevant and emerging topics.
- Advanced training programmes will be available to support your personal and professional development.
- You will join a growing, energetic, multi-disciplinary team that is well respected across the industry.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
- Experience with lighting, internships, placements or academic exposure within a lighting design, architectural, engineering or related consultancy environment.
- A bachelor’s degree, equivalent qualification or equivalent experience in Architecture, Lighting Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field.
- An understanding of lighting design principles and an interest in gaining experience across different project types and delivery methods.
- An interest in contributing to creative lighting concepts that enhance wellbeing and communicate ideas through clear visual and written storytelling.
- Experience supporting team members and enthusiasm to learn from more senior designers.
- A collaborative approach, with an eye for detail and willingness to support multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience using lighting modelling and calculation software (DIALux Evo).
- Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, with a willingness to further develop these skills.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
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.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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.