Graduate Programme - Intelligent Infrastructure, Architectural Lighting Design

2027 Graduate Programme- Intelligent Infrastructure – Architectural Lighting Design

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, while building a career as unique as you.

We are looking for graduates to join our Architectural Lighting Design team in 2027. This is an opportunity to work in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, supporting the development and delivery of creative lighting concepts and design solutions across a variety of projects, from initial concept through to detailed design.

Opportunities are available in:

Architectural Lighting Design – Glasgow and Edinburgh

A little bit more about your role and the team…

Our Architectural Lighting Design team brings together design, technology and creativity to shape how people experience buildings, public spaces and landscapes. Working across a wide range of projects and sectors, the team develops innovative lighting solutions that enhance architecture, support wellbeing and create engaging environments.

As a Graduate within this team, you’ll gain experience across different stages of the design process, from developing initial creative concepts through to detailed design and project delivery. You’ll work alongside lighting designers and wider multidisciplinary teams, building both your creative and technical skills.

Before you start your application: We encourage you to take a few minutes to watch these short videos. They explain what to check before applying and offer practical guidance to help you prepare and submit your application: 

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To find out more about our teams, degree backgrounds considered and what your day-to-day activities could include, please visit our Graduate Website –  Graduate schemes with WSP | WSP

What we’re looking for

• You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a bachelor’s or master’s in Architecture, Art & Desing, Lighting Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Engineering or a related field.
• You will be looking to start work in September 2027. 
• You will have an understanding of lighting design principals and an interest in gaining experience across different project types and delivery methods.
• You will have an interest in contributing to creative lighting concepts that enhance wellbeing and communicate ideas through clear visual and written storytelling
• You will be curious, collaborative and motivated to solve complex challenges for clients. 
• You will be comfortable working with others, sharing ideas and learning from different specialists across project teams.
• You will take ownership of your work and development while creating value for clients. 

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our roles, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.

Our Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development Programme is designed to help you build the skills, experience and professional network needed to thrive at the start of your career with us. Through a blend of structured learning, mentoring and hands-on project experience, you will be supported every step of the way.

Application process

Candidates must complete the application form in full, including all specific questions. If successful at this stage, you will be invited to complete an online assessment, containing a Cognitive Assessment, personality questionnaire and Situational Judgement Test (SJT). All stages are essential parts of our early careers recruitment process.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may progress candidates before the closing date, so we recommend applying as early as possible.

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.