Senior Technician [Street Lighting] (Internal applicants only)

Please note this vacancy is for internal applicants only

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Mountsorrel Depot, Granite Way, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire LE12 7TZ

Salary: £35,451 - £39,165 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 27th August 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC - Please note: Interviews will be in person

About the Role

The post holder will play a key role within the Street Lighting team. The ideal candidate will be supporting project managers involved in the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project as a technical lead during the design phase and then overseeing & reporting performance once Charge Point Operators assets have been energised. Additionally, the ideal candidate will assist the Street Lighting Senior Engineer in the design and delivery of street lighting schemes for external clients. The role will provide an opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable transport infrastructure while also supporting the team in generating additional contributions through the provision of professional street lighting design and consultancy services.

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking street lighting design work, preparing technical information and specifications, cable calculations, liaising with clients and contractors, and ensuring schemes are delivered to the required standards and budgets. They will also contribute to the design/ delivery & management of EV charging infrastructure through the LEVI programme, working with internal teams, charge point operators, contractors, and other stakeholders to help deliver an effective and accessible public charging network.

The role requires someone who can work flexibly across both areas of the service, balancing the requirements of a strategic infrastructure programme with the delivery of commercially focused street lighting work for external clients. The post holder will be expected to explore & identify opportunities to improve the service, develop positive client relationships, support the generation of additional contributions to the continued development and reputation of the Street Lighting team.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate sound technical knowledge, strong organisational and project management skills, commercial awareness and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. They will be expected to work independently while also contributing to the wider team and adapting to changing priorities as the LEVI programme and external client workload develop

 

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria

• HNC Electrical/Electronic engineering (or equivalent qualification) and/or demonstrate relative experience in street lighting, electrical engineering, highways, transport, project management or a related discipline, with a willingness to develop specific knowledge of EV infrastructure and the LEVI requirements.


• Relevant experience must include a working knowledge of highways street lighting design (including cable calculations), street lighting maintenance, electrical or transport environment, ideally including delivery or maintenance of electrical infrastructure and public-sector projects.


• Knowledge of EV infrastructure, including the design, installation, operation and maintenance of EV charge points, electrical connections, power requirements and associated street works.


• The candidate will also be expected to assist/ mentor junior members of the team to help their progression whilst although minimal giving support to the wider team.


• Understanding of relevant legislation, standards and guidance, including highway requirements, electrical safety, health and safety, accessibility associated with public EV charging infrastructure.


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with the charge point operators. Although limited, further communication with residents, businesses, network operators, contractors and members of the public may be required.


• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, assess technical information, monitor & report project performance, maintain accurate records and identify practical solutions as a technical lead to issues arising during LEVI delivery.
  
   

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.  You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. 

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Ryan Dennis, Project Delivery Manager 

Telephone: 0116 305 2019

Email: [email protected]

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. 

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