Street lighting Engineer Lead

Street Lighting Engineer Lead
Location: Northampton
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
Employment Type: Permanent
 
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Street Lighting Engineer to take on a key technical and leadership role within our team. You'll be stepping into the shoes of a highly skilled engineer who has relocated overseas, bringing your expertise and hands-on experience to ensure our street lighting projects continue to meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
This is a unique and challenging opportunity for someone who knows street lighting inside and out - a vital position that plays a central part in maintaining our technical excellence.
 
What You'll Be Doing
·Leading on street lighting design and technical delivery.
·Ensuring all work complies with relevant regulations and standards.
·Managing NIECI certification and sign-off processes.
·Overseeing the safe system of work for all lighting projects.
·Acting as the technical authority for all street lighting-related matters.
 
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a professional with a blend of hands-on skill and strategic oversight. The ideal candidate will have:
·A background as a qualified electrician, with practical experience in street lighting installation and maintenance.
·Progression into a principal designer or senior engineering role, with deep knowledge of street lighting systems and compliance.
·The ability to sign off electrical certificates (NIECI) - essential for this position.
·A passion for quality, safety, and innovation in public lighting infrastructure.
 
What We Offer
·A competitive salary in the region of £65,000 - £70,000, with flexibility for the right person
·A permanent, in-house role within a supportive and forward-thinking engineering team.
·Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.
·The possibility of a freelance or contract arrangement, if a permanent role isn't feasible.
 
Why Join Us?
This isn't just another engineering job  it's a chance to become the go-to expert in a highly respected organisation. You'll have the autonomy and technical authority to make a real impact, ensuring our lighting systems are safe, compliant, and best in class.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, shape commercial strategy, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile contracts. If you are a motivated commercial professional with a passion for leadership and performance excellence, we want to hear from you.
 
If you believe you are technically suited to this role but the salary, location, or seniority isn't an exact match, we still encourage you to share your CV with us. We frequently recruit for similar positions across the UK at all levels and are always happy to discuss your career situation confidentially.
Even if you are currently happy in your role, we welcome conversations with Highways, Infrastructure, and Transportation professionals who wish to introduce themselves for future opportunities.
Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest-growing in the country, with a specialist team boasting over 100 years of combined experience in this market.
For more information, please contact Patrick Gray at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed).
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