Lighting Project Engineer

E.ON UK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

E.ON UK is looking for a skilled Lighting Project Engineer to join the growing team focused on delivering lighting and electrical connection installations across Leicestershire and Warwickshire. The role emphasizes project management skills, customer relationship management, and the ability to navigate complex electrical installations, promising a dynamic work environment supported by award-winning benefits and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

26 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience of having installed a range of electrical installation works.
• Thorough understanding of all types of highway electrical supplies.
• Experience of having operated in a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing major customer relationships and negotiating win-win deals.
• Ensuring works are effectively and efficiently project managed.
• Timely completion of invoicing to meet financial targets.

Skills

Customer-facing approach

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

SAP financial package

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Are you an experienced and skilled highways lighting electrical engineer wanting to join a growing Lighting & Grid business? We are looking for a permanent Lighting Project Engineer to join our team to cover the Leicestershire & Warwickshire areas.

This role will focus on our ambitious growth plans and effective delivery of lighting and electrical connection installations for our customers.

Main Responsibilities of the role

• Pricing Customer works, issuing quotes and ensuring all issued quotes are followed up with information collated to allow effective review of competitive positioning.
• Managing major customer relationships and negotiating win - win deals.
• Ensuring works are effectively and efficiently project managed, including financial tracking of projects. Ensure purchasing is in line with Procurement processes and at the best prices for our Customers.
• Act as an escalation point for any complaints from key customers ensuring that they are dealt with correctly and in line with our company policies.
• Lead by example, support an environment that promotes rapid and continuous improvement whilst supporting the development of high performing teams.
• Taking a proactive approach and taking ownership of all aspects of Safety, Health, Welfare and Environmental issues relating to our work.
• Timely completion of invoicing to meet personal and depot account's financial targets including regular management and chasing of debt.

What we need from you

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer-facing approach.
• At least five years’ experience of having installed a range of electrical installation works including, but not solely, highways electrical works.
• Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of all types of highway electrical supplies including DNO, IDNO, PCN and passively safe systems.
• Proficient in the use of basic Microsoft packages used for producing quotations, pricing documents, schedules of rates and experienced in electrical design calculations together with the production of electrical layout drawings.
• Conversant with basic accounting, profit and loss accounts and the tracking of financial performance at project level. Numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and information and present it in a clear and logical format.
• Experience of having operated in a commercial environment, with a track record of developing and managing key customer relationships.
• A collaborative team player with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A proven track record of delivering sales targets in a competitive environment.
• An understanding of the key issues & challenges relating to New Connections.
• The ability to make decisions and meet tight deadlines.
• Oral communication skills, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to take a confident and diplomatic approach with staff, colleagues and Customers.

It would be great if you have

• The ability to self-motivate as an individual and at a team level.
• Experience of using the SAP financial package.
• Capability to focus on continuous improvement in a constantly changing environment.

Here's what else you need to know

• Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.
• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.
• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.

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