**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 meet our growing UK business needs and future development aspirations we are looking for a Lighting Team Leader to join our Lighting and Energy Solutions team ideally based in our Southampton or Birmingham offices however we could consider this role based out of any of our UK offices. This role is to support our Strategic Road Network lighting team within the Highway sector. We are seeking individuals who have experience with Strategic Road Network and are familiar with all stages of project development, including pricing prospects and delivering projects. The individual should have experience in leading projects and teams and should be confident in a management capacity. They shall also have the technical knowledge and skills to support the production of bespoke deliverables for projects and guidance documents / initiatives to support the continued development of the wider team, whilst road lighting design experience and understanding of electrical principles are essential in this role. The individual will support a range of projects for clients in major public and private sector organisations and will become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities. Experience with the following software packages whilst desirable is not essential: + AutoCAD + Lighting Reality + ElectricalOM (or similar electrical design software desirable) **A little more about your role…** WSP are fully committed to Continued Professional Development and the successful individual can expect to be actively involved with professional institutions at regional and national level, with the following considered: + Support of one of the largest lighting design teams in the country and a diverse global consultancy + Access to guidance documents and valuable resources to help develop technical understanding + Development opportunities for you and for you to develop your team + Opportunity to deliver prospects, projects and technical documents / provide technical support + Exposure to key clients and stakeholders, plus the opportunity to build your professional portfolio + CPD opportunities and support in attending industry recognised events and seminars **What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…** + Achieved IEng/CEng. Those with EngTech working towards IEng are also welcomed + Experience in leading lighting and / or electrical design development with people management experience + Asset management + Risk aware both in terms of CDM and financial risk and able to manage or mitigating accordingly + The ability to multitask in a high volume, fast paced work environment and plan work accordingly + Confidence with proven interpersonal, organisational, analytical, technical and communication skills + Familiar with the relevant British Standards and guidance documents applicable to lighting and electrical works 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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/lighting-and-energy-solutions) **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.** **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.** We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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?** **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 & Diversity** We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create 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. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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._