Street Lighting Engineer

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We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next Street Lighting Engineer within our Roads Services team?

In this role you will provide a design and consultancy service for the installation and maintenance of street lighting, illuminated signs, and electrical street furniture. You will carry out the design of street lighting schemes, including preparing estimates, specifications, drawings, and contract documentation.

The role involves monitoring and supervising contract works on site, checking compliance with specifications and financial regulations, and liaising with statutory undertakers, developers, contractors, police, and the public on all matters relating to street lighting.

You will also conduct on-site electrical testing, structural assessments, and photometric testing of installations. You will support Development Control by reviewing and approving lighting designs submitted by developers, providing advice, and delivering fee-earning design services where required.

Key responsibilities:

• Design street lighting schemes and prepare all associated contract documentation.
• Supervise and monitor contract works on site, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including developers, public utilities, and other Council services.
• Carry out electrical and structural testing of installations.
• Provide advice and approvals for development lighting proposals.
• Maintain accurate inventory and cable records.

What we are looking for…

The ideal person for this role will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering (BSc or equivalent) and ideally hold Incorporated Engineer status (MILE preferred). You will bring experience in street lighting and electrical design, along with a strong understanding of current regulations and guidance, including BS7671 Wiring Regulations, The Electricity at Work Regulations, and the CDM Regulations.

• Key Skills for the role:
• Organisational skills
• Problem solving skills
• People Management skills
• Experience of relevant legislations
• Experience in current Health & Safety regulations and procedures

Sounds like you? Great. 

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Why work with us?

At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

• Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
• Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
• Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
• Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

Requirements

This role offers hybrid working, allowing employees to work both from home and in Council locations, to support business needs. We promote a balanced approach, ensuring staff have the right environment to collaborate with colleagues while also having the option to work independently when appropriate.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today.

What we can offer you.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you’ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits

Contact Us

For more information regarding this role, contact Paolo Ercolino at paolo.ercolino@falkirk.gov.uk

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