Inverness Street Lighting Lead Technician

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Council in Inverness is seeking a Lighting Foreperson 2 to provide technical support to the Lighting and Communications Engineer and oversee street lighting operations across the area.

The role includes preparing street lighting designs, cost estimates, drawings and information, maintaining asset records, and guiding maintenance, renewal and installation schemes to meet legislation and council procedures. A driving licence is essential and the post is permanent with a 37-hour week.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• A driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Lighting and Communications Engineer in the delivery of street lighting services and associated electrical infrastructure across the operational area.
• Prepare street lighting designs, cost estimates, drawings and technical information, maintain asset management systems and records, and support the planning and delivery of maintenance, renewal and installation schemes.
• Support the operation of lighting and communications systems, undertake inspections, surveys and asset management activities, and provide technical advice to operational staff and external stakeholders, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and Council procedures.

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Highland Council in Inverness is seeking a Lighting Foreperson 2 to provide technical support to the Lighting and Communications Engineer and oversee street lighting operations across the area.

The role includes preparing street lighting designs, cost estimates, drawings and information, maintaining asset records, and guiding maintenance, renewal and installation schemes to meet legislation and council procedures. A driving licence is essential and the post is permanent with a 37-hour week.