Street Lighting Engineer

London Borough of Merton; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London seeks a Senior Street Lighting Engineer to design and manage lighting schemes, ensure compliance with safety standards, and oversee contractors. You'll engage with stakeholders and contribute to the borough's urban and environmental strategies. The position offers competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme membership, and flexibility with hybrid working options, primarily from the Civic Centre in Morden. Closing date for applications is 25th January.

Benefits

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing street lighting schemes and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of electrical and structural testing.
• Familiarity with LED and solar lighting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver new lighting schemes meeting safety standards.
• Lead maintenance contractor and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Engage with stakeholders and respond to community enquiries.
• Update the asset inventory and guide future investment plans.

Skills

Electrical layout design

Project management

Knowledge of street lighting systems

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Street Lighting Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Street Lighting Engineer to join our Highways team. In this key role, you will lead the design and implementation of new street lighting schemes while managing the borough’s existing street lighting infrastructure across the council’s highway network.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver new lighting schemes, including electrical layout and column positioning, ensuring that lighting standards are met
• Lead on periodic electrical and structurally testing and ensuring street lighting repairs that are issued to Merton’s contractors are undertaken to ensure safety and compliance
• Keep up to date with new and emerging technologies such LED lanterns, Solar lanterns and the potential in utilising a central management systems (CMS) which will support further energy reduction and carbon-emissions, ensuring the street lighting network aligns with council set policies / targets
• Managing Merton’s term maintenance contractor, and other 3rd party suppliers, ensuring work is completed on time, and to budget
• Undertaking site surveys and feasibility studies, preparing cost estimates, agreeing specifications with developers, assessing and approving final costs
• Engage with Councillors, stakeholders and the community, responding to enquiries and providing clear information regarding future planned works and improvements
• Maintain accurate records, updating the council’s asset inventory, and assessing the street lighting condition data to guide future investment and long-term planning
• Working in partnership to develop an integrated approach to service delivery and assist in the overall management and delivery of the street lighting term contract

Benefits

Merton is a dynamic and thriving borough, offering a unique blend of urban and green spaces, with Wimbledon’s world‑renowned tennis courts and bustling local high streets. As part of our team, you’ll be joining an organisation that is driven by our shared values and commitment to the future of Merton.

At Merton Council, we are Merton United—One Borough, One Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our communities.

We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the community.

Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement and flexible working.

The role benefits from hybrid working with at least 3 days a week at the Civic Centre in Morden.

There are great transport links to the Civic Centre, with the Morden Northern Line Underground Station very close by, with travel into central London taking just 25 minutes. We are also a 10‑minute walk from Morden Road Tram Stop and both Morden South and South Merton Railway Stations.

Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you

Closing date for all applications is 25th January