Job Description

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In today\xe2\x80\x99s world it\xe2\x80\x99s 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 it\xe2\x80\x99s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2023 and beyond\xe2\x80\xa6

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

WSP Architectural Lighting team are seeking to reinforce creative lighting design business. The successful candidate will work with a design team on the delivery architectural and specialist lighting projects, both in UK and Internationally and to support growth within various lighting sectors. Our team is diverse delivering projects across all business areas, through both public and private sector clients. Some examples of our commercial and rail projects include High Speed 2, HS2 Curzon Street Station, Paddington Crossrail Station, Loreal HQ and HSBC offices.

The candidates\xe2\x80\x99 key role will be day-to-day lighting design and lead projects, with responsibility for all aspects of design, performance, and delivery. The candidate will have a proven track record of project and team management, business development and delivering lighting design projects successfully, both in a commercial and technical context. The successful candidate will support the capability lead in growth and support of the architectural business and seeking new opportunities. Your new role, what\'s involved?

• Experience leading design teams and taking responsibility for the technical output, delivery programme and financial performance of their work packages.
• In collaboration with the capability lead and team leaders, setting strategic direction, including definition of future and key performance metrics.
• Mentoring and developing staff members. Imparting knowledge through teaching, this will involve coaching junior staff toward setting their own development targets in coordination with their line managers.
• Able to demonstrate commercial acumen and experience in all aspects of proposal preparation including initial costings at bid stage, tender preparation, RIBA stage design fee proposals and contract awareness.
• Delivering lighting design projects of a world class quality. It is expected that the candidate will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery including commissioning and client handover
• Build and maintain an industry presence. This will include internal and external networking.
• Fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and collegiality within the team. Our culture is a key aspect of our identity. The candidate will have energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the role.

We\'d love to hear from you if you have:

• Degree in relevant field (lighting design, engineering, architecture) or equivalent experience
• Relevant industry qualification (IEng, CEng or equivalent) with appropriate awarding body (ILP, SLL, IALD, IET)
• Proven experience in the successful delivery of lighting projects of all types.
• Proven experience in the delivery of lighting design projects using complex technical methods and software.
• Lighting design experience in transportation lighting projects is essential.
• Effective communication, presentation, public speaking and writing skills.
• Experience with leading a project with a team of lighting designers.
• Experience in networking, business development and building relationships.

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 \xe2\x80\x93 whether that\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x9cWSP Hour\xe2\x80\x9d 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\xe2\x80\x99s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that\xe2\x80\x99s chartership, training or mentoring. Apply now and be the future of WSP!

#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.

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

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