At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead street lighting projects, ensuring safety and efficiency for local communities.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing County Durham's infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Great opportunities for professional growth and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant electrical qualifications and experience in street lighting management.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Street Lighting Construction Manager to lead the delivery of our street lighting maintenance and construction operations.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of projects that support local communities across County Durham.
Reporting to the Highways Manager, you will be responsible for managing resources, programming works, supervising staff and contractors, and ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
- Plan, programme, coordinate, and monitor street lighting maintenance works.
- Manage operational staff, electricians, and subcontractors to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Identify resource requirements and develop project programmes to meet operational targets.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant contractual requirements, technical standards, and legislation.
- Oversee the accurate setting out and delivery of projects.
- Monitor financial performance and contribute to achieving value for money.
- Assist with tender preparation, pricing, contractual claims, and project variations.
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, customers, utilities, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate project and site records are maintained.
- Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Support the development and training of staff and operatives.
- Manage vehicles, plant, and equipment under your control.
- Participate in a 1-in-4 out-of-hours rota, providing advice and support to on-call electricians.
- City & Guilds Electrical Qualification
- City & Guilds 2391
- Level 4 / HNC Construction & building environment.
- HNC or equivalent/higher qualification in Electrical Engineering or in a closely related discipline
Experience
- Experience in the management and programming works of street lighting maintenance and construction.
- Experience in the application of Health & Safety legislation and procedures on street lighting works.
- Experience in Permitting requirements for construction works following procedures for application
- Rewards and benefits
- We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.
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Durham County Council is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact local governance and community well-being. With a strong emphasis on employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a competitive rewards package, you will find ample opportunities for growth and collaboration in this supportive setting. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the community while enjoying a balanced work-life experience.
