Senior Street Lighting Technician — Lead Maintenance & Emergencies

5 Star Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking a Street Lighting Senior Technician to lead the street lighting function, manage projects, budgets and contractors, and ensure compliance with CDM and highways legislation. The role requires strong customer focus and robust reporting to senior management.

The post holder will work in a hybrid pattern, supporting out-of-hours emergency service and coordinating with Asset Management and external partners to maintain safe, efficient public lighting across the borough.

Qualifications

• Experience in management of highway maintenance work (public lighting).
• Knowledge of CDM, Highways Act and Traffic Management Act.
• Able to manage budgets and report to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and installation of public lighting on the highway.
• Supervise external contractors and coordinate with partners.
• Provide out-of-hours highway emergency service when required.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and council CDM procedures.

Skills

Driving Licence

Customer care

IT skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Contractor management

Highway maintenance

Tools

CAD / design software

Job description

Camden Council is seeking a Street Lighting Senior Technician to lead the street lighting function, manage projects, budgets and contractors, and ensure compliance with CDM and highways legislation. The role requires strong customer focus and robust reporting to senior management.

The post holder will work in a hybrid pattern, supporting out-of-hours emergency service and coordinating with Asset Management and external partners to maintain safe, efficient public lighting across the borough.