Summary: The Principal Street Lighting Engineer will lead the management, maintenance, and development of street lighting infrastructure within the borough, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and delivering energy-efficient solutions. This role involves strategic leadership in street lighting projects and collaboration with various teams to integrate lighting with broader infrastructure initiatives. The engineer will also provide technical guidance and manage budgets and contracts related to street lighting. Staying updated on legislative changes and new technologies is essential for enhancing the borough's street lighting network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of street lighting schemes, ensuring compliance with BS 5489, CDM Regulations, and Local Authority policies.
• Manage street lighting assets, including LED conversions, CMS (Central Management Systems), and sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee inspections, risk assessments, and audits to ensure high safety and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, procurement processes, and contracts related to street lighting projects.
• Collaborate with transport, highways, and planning teams to integrate lighting with broader infrastructure projects.
• Respond to public and councillor enquiries, ensuring effective service delivery and compliance with local policies.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and new technologies to enhance the borough's street lighting network.

Key Skills:

• Degree/HNC in Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Chartered or working towards CEng/IEng with ILP, IET, or ICE.
• Strong knowledge of street lighting design, asset management, and energy-efficient technologies.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Lighting Reality, Amtech, and GIS systems.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and contractors effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other