Street Lighting Engineer

Location: Nottingham Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application. Rate: £40-£50 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) Contract: Initial 6-month contract with the possibility of extension Working Arrangements: Hybrid working, with office attendance approximately 1 day per week Exciting Opportunity for a Street Lighting Engineer in Nottingham An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Street Lighting Engineer to join a Local Authority team in Nottingham. This is a hands-on contract-management role rather than a design position. The successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running, overseeing street-lighting contracts, supporting planning and Section 38 matters, and ensuring all associated administration and delivery requirements are managed effectively. The main duties of the Street Lighting Engineer include:

• Managing and overseeing street-lighting contracts and contractor performance.
• Supporting Section 38 agreements and providing street-lighting input into new developments.
• Reviewing planning applications and providing technical street-lighting advice.
• Overseeing contract administration, documentation, records and approvals.
• Monitoring programme, quality, cost, compliance and health and safety performance.
• Liaising with developers, contractors, planning teams, highways officers and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with relevant specifications, standards and contractual requirements.
• Resolving technical and contractual issues to keep schemes progressing. The Street Lighting Engineer will have key experience in:
• Hands-on street-lighting contract management within a Local Authority or similar environment.
• Managing PFI street-lighting contracts or working within a PFI delivery environment.
• Section 38 agreements, planning applications and development-control processes.
• Overseeing contractors, administration and the delivery of street-lighting works.
• Working with developers, consultants, contractors and internal council teams.
• Strong knowledge of relevant street-lighting standards, specifications and legislation.
• The ability to manage their own workload and add value immediately with minimal supervision.
• Previous Local Authority experience is essential. xwwtmva
• Professional registration as EngTech or IEng is required. For more details and t...