Senior Technician [Street Lighting] (Internal applicants only) in Mountsorrel

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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Mountsorrel Depot, Granite Way, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire LE12 7TZ

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 27th August 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC - Please note: Interviews will be in person.

About the Role

The post holder will play a key role within the Street Lighting team. The ideal candidate will be supporting project managers involved in the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project as a technical lead during the design phase and then overseeing & reporting performance once Charge Point Operators' assets have been energised. Additionally, the ideal candidate will assist the Street Lighting Senior Engineer in the design and delivery of street lighting schemes for external clients. The role will provide an opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable transport infrastructure while also supporting the team in generating additional contributions through the provision of professional street lighting design and consultancy services.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Undertaking street lighting design work, preparing technical information and specifications, cable calculations, liaising with clients and contractors, and ensuring schemes are delivered to the required standards and budgets.
• Contributing to the design, delivery & management of EV charging infrastructure through the LEVI programme, working with internal teams, charge point operators, contractors, and other stakeholders to help deliver an effective and accessible public charging network.
• Exploring & identifying opportunities to improve the service, developing positive client relationships, and supporting the generation of additional contributions to the continued development and reputation of the Street Lighting team.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Sound technical knowledge, strong organisational and project management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing to the wider team and adapting to changing priorities as the LEVI programme and external client workload develop.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• HNC Electrical/Electronic engineering (or equivalent qualification) and/or demonstrate relative experience in street lighting, electrical engineering, highways, transport, project management or a related discipline, with a willingness to develop specific knowledge of EV infrastructure and the LEVI requirements.
• Relevant experience must include a working knowledge of highways street lighting design (including cable calculations), street lighting maintenance, electrical or transport environment, ideally including delivery or maintenance of electrical infrastructure and public-sector projects.
• Knowledge of EV infrastructure, including the design, installation, operation and maintenance of EV charge points, electrical connections, power requirements and associated street works.
• The ability to assist/mentor junior members of the team to help their progression while providing support to the wider team.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, standards and guidance, including highway requirements, electrical safety, health and safety, accessibility associated with public EV charging infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with charge point operators, residents, businesses, network operators, contractors and members of the public.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, assess technical information, monitor & report project performance, maintain accurate records and identify practical solutions as a technical lead to issues arising during LEVI delivery.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part-time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Telephone: 0116 305 2019

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.