Senior Engineer / Transportation Officer – Street Lighting & Sign Maintenance

inploi; Stockport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Stockport seeks a Senior Engineer / Transportation Officer specializing in street lighting and sign maintenance. The role involves managing projects, leading a small team of engineers, and working with various contractors. Candidates should possess strong knowledge in street lighting maintenance and GIS systems, meeting national standards. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Contribution to Pension Scheme

23 days plus 2 extra statutory days holiday

Flexible working scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in street lighting maintenance.
• Ability to manage a small team of engineers.
• Willingness to develop knowledge and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of project work for street lighting.
• Oversee reactive maintenance activity with contractors.
• Manage lighting improvement schemes.

Skills

Managing lighting improvement schemes

Knowledge of reactive/routine street lighting maintenance

Dealing with enquiries/complaints from the public

Working with maintenance contractors

Knowledge of street lighting inspections/testing

Working knowledge of GIS systems

Awareness of street lighting scheme design

Understanding of street lighting electrical mains supply

Demonstrable numeracy, literacy and ICT skills

Education

HNC level or equivalent

Tools

Pitney Bowes – Confirm System

QGIS

Microsoft Software Suite

Job description

Senior Engineer / Transportation Officer Street Lighting & Sign Maintenance
SO1 - SO3 (£34,443 - £45,091)

Starting salary is dependent on level of experience. This role is eligible for an Essential Car User allowance.

Working Hours: 37 hours, Full Time

Location: Stopford House (requirement to be on site carrying out inspections and arranging/overseeing work when required)

Job Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 11:59pm 2nd January 2026

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Shortlisting Date: 6th January 2026

Interview: 16th January 2026 (In Person)

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The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Engineer with experience in street lighting maintenance who can also work with a GIS system. The post holder will lead the delivery of project work, planned maintenance schemes, and oversee reactive maintenance activity with our contractors.

We are looking for applicants who can manage a small team of 2 lighting engineers and a technician, with additional contract staff for major projects. The post holder should be willing to develop their own knowledge and learn new skills in this area.

About You

Qualifications and experience:

• Managing lighting improvement schemes
• Knowledge of reactive/routine street lighting maintenance activities
• Dealing with enquiries/complaints from the public
• Working with maintenance contractors and utility companies
• Knowledge of street lighting & sign condition inspections/testing
• Working knowledge of a GIS system
• Awareness of street lighting scheme design process
• Knowledge of lighting & sign design specifications and material selection
• Awareness of national standards and guidance documents relating to lighting & sign maintenance
• Understanding of street lighting electrical mains supply
• Demonstrable numeracy, literacy and ICT skills at HNC level or equivalent

About Us

Working as part of the Network Asset Maintenance service, you will be involved in the following:

• LED Retro‑fit project plus street lighting reactive/routine maintenance
• Street lighting column replacement and sleeving work
• Lighting on section 38/278 development and improvement schemes

Software we’re using:

• Asset Management System: Pitney Bowes – Confirm System, Confirm Mobile
• Mapping Information: QGIS
• Other: Microsoft Software Suite

Benefits

• An agile working environment
• Contribution to Pension Scheme
• 37-hour working week
• 23 days plus 2 extra statutory days holiday to start
• Flexible working scheme
• Employee discounts

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact [e-mail].

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex‑military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme