Senior Street Lighting Engineer

Our client, operating in the Highways sector, is currently seeking a Senior Street Lighting Engineer for a contract position in North London. This role reports directly to the Highways and Street Lighting Manager and requires significant expertise in planning and delivering street lighting operations and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for planning and delivering street lighting operations and projects.
Managing a team of up to 2 directly managed staff and up to 5 consultancy/contracting staff.
Developing and implementing the Transportation EV Charging Strategy.
Conducting regular progress meetings with contractors.
Writing letters, memoranda, and draft progress reports.
Ensuring compliance with all road safety and electrical standards.
Liaising with other departments for the maintenance and upgrade of street lighting stock.
Mentoring junior staff and providing training as needed.

Job Requirements:

Extensive experience in municipal or urban lighting engineering or a similar technical qualification.
Proficiency in working with external agencies and managing day-to-day contractor supervision.
High level of technical knowledge in street lighting.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Familiarity with electronic systems for works ordering and Microsoft Office programmes.
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
Understanding of equal opportunities policies and commitment to implementing them.
Full driving licence and vehicle available for business use
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed