Streetlighting Technician

Role Purpose: To take responsibility for the professional and customer-focused management of the Street Lighting function, including overseeing contractors as necessary. Additionally, to play a supporting role in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all public lighting systems and maintenance. The role also involves providing an out-of-hours highway emergency service if required, supporting and reporting on an allocated budget, and contributing to defining the strategic direction of the service to ensure value for money.
Example Outcomes/Objectives:
Manage the maintenance and installation of public lighting on the highway.
Monitor workflow and ensure a regular work program.
Ensure that all work is carried out according to the specification.
Manage an out-of-hours highway emergency service and arrange adequate cover.
Supervise external contractors.
Support with the financial management of public lighting.
Liaise with Asset Management team and provide information as required to maintain an up-to-date record of highway assets.
Maintain awareness of current legislation and technical developments relating to these services and advise senior management on how they affect service delivery.
Ensure compliance with the Council's systems for the implementation of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
Draft, coordinate, and ensure that all correspondence, inquiries, and complaints relating to projects involving the Street Lighting Team are effectively dealt with.
Demonstrate skill in the management of Capital and Revenue budgets and associated resources to produce accurate annual profiles and forecasts, including financial contingency planning for unavoidable budget pressures.
Represent the Street Lighting Team in the financial planning and bidding process as required.
Manage change and be a proactive corporate team player, involved in service and resource planning

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