Senior Lighting Engineer – Major Highways Infrastructure

Utilise Recruitment Ltd.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car (fuel card)

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Bonus schemes

Job summary

Utilise Recruitment Ltd. in Maidstone seeks a Senior Lighting Engineer to lead technical delivery, asset management and improvement programs for major highway electrical infrastructure.

As the technical authority, you will drive safety, sustainability and innovation across critical transport assets while coordinating with design consultants, contractors and the client. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, a company car package and opportunities for chartership through ongoing

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional membership with ICE/IET/ILP (Chartered or Incorporated status preferred).
• Experience delivering highway lighting and electrical schemes to DMRB standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, assessment and delivery of highway lighting projects from concept to completion.
• Manage asset data, condition assessment and early intervention strategies.
• Conduct design reviews, compliance checks and value management.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors and supply chain partners to meet schedule and budget.
• Monitor progress, maintain asset data integrity and report milestones.

Skills

Technical leadership

Highways lighting design

Asset management

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

HND or equivalent

Tools

DMRB standards

CDM 2015 regulations

Job description

Senior Lighting Engineer – Major Highways Infrastructure

Location: Maidstone HQ

Employment Type: Permanent | 37 hours per week

Package: £55,000 + Company Car (inc Fuel Card), 26 days + BH (rising by one day each year up to 31 days) 10% Employer contribution Pension, Bonus and Rewards schemes

About the Senior Lighting Engineer Role

Are you an experienced Senior Lighting Engineer looking to play a critical role in shaping the UK’s strategic road network?

We are seeking a Senior Lighting Engineer to lead the technical delivery, asset management, and improvement programs for major highway electrical infrastructure based in Maidstone. Working as part of a high-performing multidisciplinary team, you will act as a technical authority—driving safety, innovation, and sustainability across critical transport assets.

If you bring strong expertise in highway lighting design, lifecycle asset planning, and supply chain oversight, this is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Senior Lighting Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Scheme Delivery: Lead the design, assessment, and implementation of highway lighting and electrical infrastructure projects from early-stage solution development through to delivery.
• Asset Management & Solutions: Identify asset needs, evaluate condition data, and formulate early intervention strategies for renewals and improvements in line with established policies and priorities.
• Quality & Technical Assurance: Conduct rigorous design reviews, compliance checks, and value management assessments, incorporating modern techniques, sustainable materials, and buildability considerations.
• Supply Chain & Stakeholder Management: Manage design consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Governance & Data Integrity: Monitor scheme delivery progress, maintain accurate asset data databases, and report on program milestones and risk mitigations.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and network safety.

Key Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree, HND, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Status: Professional membership with a relevant engineering institution (ICE, IET, ILP), working toward or holding Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) status.
• Highways & Standards Expertise: Proven experience delivering highway lighting and electrical schemes, with a deep understanding of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Asset Lifecycle Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of asset condition assessment, degradation modeling, and early solution development.
• Delivery & Governance: Demonstrable track record managing design consultants, contractor performance, and budget/program governance.
• Driving License: Valid UK driving license (maximum of 3 points).

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: £55k + generous benefits package, with structured pay progression policies.
• Impactful Work: Opportunity to influence critical infrastructure supporting millions of safe, reliable journeys.
• Professional Development: Strong backing for ongoing chartership, training, & continuous professional development.
• Inclusive Culture: An open, collaborative environment built on safety, teamwork, integrity, and innovation.