Street Lighting Engineer, Ruthvenfield Depot, Perth - Internal

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Street Lighting Engineer - PKC14249
£47,601 - £50,773
Ruthvenfield Depot, Perth

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

You will assist the Depute Street Lighting Partnership Manager in the management of the works within the Street Lighting Team.

You will deputise in his/her absence, and supervise staff in the design and project monitoring of works.

You will ensure that professional standards are maintained and compliance with appropriate legislation, recommended standards and Council Policy.

The Street Lighting Partnership is responsible for a wide range of technical work and staff may be required to carry out other tasks within the Partnership area, compatible with their abilities, as its priorities might require.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

The post holder will assist in undertaking a range of duties and responsibilities associated with all aspects of the Street Lighting Partnership’s workload, including deputising for the Depute Street Lighting Partnership Manager as required.

• Undertake the day-to-day management of Perth and Kinross Council’s street lighting operation, ensuring that planned and reactive maintenance activities are delivered in accordance with appropriate Specifications, Codes of Practice, Government legislation and Standing Orders, while maintaining the section’s performance, profitability and levels of service.
• Contribute to the achievement of targets set out within the Street Lighting Service Partnering Agreement, including both Perth and Kinross Council and Tayside Contracts service objectives.
• Through subordinate staff, prepare and implement inspection and routine maintenance programmes for street lighting and illuminated signs, including statutory electrical inspections of the street lighting network. Where required, identify and develop options for remedial works and determine priorities in accordance with inspection findings.
• Supervise and manage routine maintenance activities through the asset management system, ensuring that all programmes of work and associated inspections are undertaken in compliance with relevant legislation.
• Through subordinate staff, prepare prioritised programmes of annual and future-year planned maintenance works for street lighting, informed by inspection findings and analysis of the computerised asset management system.
• Supervise staff preparing design works to replace, upgrade or maintain street lighting infrastructure, and prepare associated contract documentation, including lighting and electrical designs for the works identified.
• Supervise and manage the construction of planned maintenance works, whether by Tayside Contracts or external contractors, ensuring Specifications, Codes of Practice Health & Safety and Electrical legislation are adhered to and safe working practices are implemented.
• Provide electrical advice to other Council services, outside bodies, the public and community representatives and attend meetings as required.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

• HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of Client/Designer Duties under CDM Regulations 2015
• Knowledge of New Roads & Street Works Act 1991
• Knowledge of the Electricity At Work Regulations 1989
• Knowledge of the IET Wiring Regulations BS7671
• Knowledge of Code of Practice for Road Lighting BS5489
• Experience in the design of street lighting and electrical schemes.
• The ability to supervise routine maintenance programmes for street lighting and illuminated signs via asset management system.
• The ability to supervise planned maintenance programmes based on inspections and interrogation of asset management system.
• The ability to provide electrical advice to other Council services, outside bodies, the public and community representatives.
• Ability to meet deadlines, respond to queries and generally deal with all customers (either internal or external) in an appropriate manner.
• Good inter-personal skills including diplomacy.
• The ability to respond to complaints and enquiries within set deadlines.
• Ability to treat customers/clients and colleagues in accordance with the Council’s policies on equalities and dignity at work.
• Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and CDM Regulations 2015.
• Ability to carry out Design Risk Assessments.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance Procedures.
• Experience of working both within a team environment and on own initiative.
• Ability to delegate and organise.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the public, elected members and other professionals.
• Ability to make decisions based on research/analysis and the application of relevant statutory regulations.
• Ability to resolve problems independently and/or refer if necessary.
• Ability to work to set timescales and within budgets.
• Computer literate including AutoCad and Lighting design software.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the post and attend on a regular basis.
• Ability to have a flexible approach to working hours or location, and to the varying duties of the post.

 

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Scott Denyer on 01738 476948 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses.  One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.