Senior Lighthouse Maintenance Engineer - Civil

The Corporation of Trinity House; Tendring; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime safety organization in Harwich seeks a Senior Lighthouse Maintenance Engineer to manage the maintenance of historic lighthouses. The role involves drawing up contract specifications and managing contractors to ensure compliance with HSE requirements. Candidates should have a Level 4 qualification in a relevant technical discipline, NEBOSH CDM Certificate, and experience in building maintenance. The position offers a salary range of £37,768.00 - £43,008.00 per annum for a 37-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Experienced building maintenance practitioner able to work unsupervised.
• Thorough knowledge of HSE requirements relating to construction.
• Ability to manage building contractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing maintenance of 21 historic lighthouses.
• Draw up contract specifications for civil maintenance contracts.
• Act as Trinity House Client for managing contractors on site.

Skills

Building maintenance

Management of contractors

Understanding of management information systems

Education

Level 4 qualification in relevant technical discipline

NEBOSH CDM Certificate

Job description

Senior Lighthouse Maintenance Engineer - Civil

Permanent Harwich £37,768.00 - 43,008.00 per annum (Successful candidates will be appointed on the starting salary of this range)
37 hours per week

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our field operations team. Based in Harwich, Essex, working predominantly across the East and South Coast of England, Gibraltar while sometimes venturing to Wales, Cornwall, The Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and beyond within the UK, in some of the most awe-inspiring coastal locations. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the UK's vital maritime safety assets while working alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and maritime professionals.

What You'll Do

You will be responsible for managing the ongoing maintenance of an estate of 21 historic lighthouses and their associated cottages and out buildings, traveling to many coastal areas and offshore locations in support of the maritime Aids to Navigation. The role will include the following tasks:

• Draw up contract specifications and negotiate best value contracts for civil maintenance contracts.
• Identify the technical suitability of contractors to carry out civil's work for Trinity House.
• Ensure CDM Compliance for all necessary work.
• Ensure all necessary planning and listed building consents are obtained.
• Act as the Trinity House Client when managing contractors on site, ensuring all work is carried out to the agreed specification and quality.
• Ensure that reports and returns are entered directly into the appropriate MMIS system.
• Working with our Building Services team to ensure the estate asset reports and engineering standards are maintained to the highest level.

To be successful in this role you should ideally have:

Skills and experience

• An experienced building maintenance practitioner able to work unsupervised, including in selecting and managing building contractors.
• Understanding of management information systems.
• A thorough working knowledge of the HSE requirements as relating to the construction and building industries, in particular those relating to CDM.

Qualifications

• A level 4 qualification in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• NEBOSH CDM Certificate.
• Full driving licence.

Interview Dates: 8th and 9th October 2025

We welcome qualified individuals to apply and we look forward to reviewing your applications for this exciting opportunity. We are committed to equity within a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the online application process, by submitting your CV along with a supporting statement, evidencing how you meet the role requirements.