Assistant Engineer - Street Lighting

Assistant Engineer - Street Lighting

• Annual Salary: Up to £39,513
• Location: Manchester
• Job Type: Full-time

Join the Highways Service team in Manchester as an Assistant Engineer specialising in Street Lighting. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a range of technical projects and initiatives, ensuring high-quality service delivery in line with organisational objectives and statutory requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the city’s infrastructure, particularly focusing on street lighting, contributing to the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the delivery of technical projects and work packages related to street lighting, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and council objectives.
• Provide specialist technical consultancy to develop, design, and implement customer-focused solutions.
• Manage the Street Lighting PFI contract, including performance reporting and quality checks.
• Assess asset management and central management systems, and review proposals for new installations or schemes.
• Liaise with colleagues and developers regarding new sites and the impact on existing apparatus.
• Support neighbourhood teams with festive lighting works and maintenance of non-PFI related apparatus.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Working towards or holding Affiliate/Associate membership of the Institute of Lighting Professionals.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assimilate complex information and concepts.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to set realistic timelines and manage resources effectively.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in financial management and the ability to work confidently with financial data.
• Creative and commercial skills to identify viable opportunities and secure value for money in service delivery.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for career development and progression within the Highways Service.
• Involvement in significant projects that impact the Greater Manchester area.
• Support for professional development and membership of professional bodies.