Senior Architectural Lighting Designer – Manchester / London

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To find out more about our Architectural Lighting business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Lighting & Energy Solutions | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/lighting-and-energy-solutions)

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT’S INVOLVED?

• Working with a creative team to innovate solutions for architectural lighting projects.

• Undertake a pro-active client facing role, you will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively co-ordinate with multi-disciplinary design teams, clients, architects, interior design teams.

• Producing detailed design drawings, bespoke luminaire design, lighting integration and engineering drawings.

• Communicating with clients to establish their needs and maintaining a dialogue throughout projects.

• Strong technical knowledge and wide-ranging experience in leading projects from concept through to delivery on site, including assisting with commissioning and handover including snagging, and in-use assistance to clients.

• Producing lighting designs, sketches, graphical output drawings, specifications, proposals, design reports, lighting calculations, and technical lighting control schematics.

• Engaging with lighting manufacturers and contractors.

• Supervising, reviewing and coordinating the work of other team members and coordinating work with other disciplines.

• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team.

• Advanced planning and organisation skills.

• Support the development of project proposals and progress against agreed programme milestones and budget.

• A strong understanding of standards, legislation and regulations affecting buildings and lighting.

YOUR TEAM

• We work on projects, in a variety of sectors such as Commercial, Retail, Landscape, Urban Realm, Lighting Master Planning, Transportation and Infrastructure, with both local governments and private clients.

• You will be working as part of the Lighting and Energy Solutions team and be a part of a global network of lighting specialists.

• We will provide opportunities and support to develop professional industry recognition.

• You will have the opportunity to join or maintain a professional membership

• You will have access to regular CPDs on a variety of interesting topics.

• You will have access to advanced training programs for personal development and internal projects and systems.

• You will be joining a growing, multi-disciplinary, energetic team that is highly regarded within the industry.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• A proven track record of experience in lighting design from conception to completion.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to Architecture / Lighting Design / Interior Design / Product Design / Design / Engineering.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in lighting design consultancy and understanding various types of project delivery techniques.

• Shown ability to deliver projects in different sectors.

• Extensive knowledge of lighting products and luminaire manufacturers.

• Ability to create expressive lighting design solutions, influence wellbeing and inspire through light, and deliver conceptual narratives with storytelling.

• 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 including DIALux Evo and Relux

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office. An understanding of Sketch-up, Rhino, 3DS Max, V-Ray and MicroStation CAD, would be beneficial.

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.