Job Description

Senior Street Lighting Engineer
Rate: £50 per hour
Contract: 6 Months
Location: Hybrid Working
A Local Authority infrastructure programme is seeking an experienced Senior Street Lighting Engineer to support the delivery of capital improvement and asset replacement works. This is a technically focused role offering a strong blend of project leadership, site supervision, inspections, and technical approvals across street lighting schemes.
You will play a key role overseeing externally delivered works, ensuring compliance with UK street lighting standards, quality requirements, and health & safety regulations.
The Role
Undertake technical approvals of street lighting designs submitted by external bodies
Carry out inspections of newly constructed works associated with S38 and S278 agreements
Lead column and lantern replacement programmes from planning through to delivery
Complete site inspections, technical assessments, and quality assurance checks
Supervise contractors and monitor delivery on-site
Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and certification activities
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
Liaise with internal teams, stakeholders, and delivery partners
Requirements
Strong background in street lighting maintenance and capital delivery
Proven experience supervising highways or street lighting works on-site
Experience delivering end-to-end replacement and improvement programmes
Knowledge of inspection, testing, and certification processes
Strong understanding of UK street lighting standards and compliance requirements
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Street Lighting Engineer seeking a long-term contract with a strong pipeline of infrastructure and asset improvement works.
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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