Street Lighting Project Engineer

E.ON UK PLC; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Street Lighting Project Engineer to join their team at the Stoke depot. The role involves managing street lighting and electrical installation projects, ensuring efficiency and quality in delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in street lighting works and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive salary and outstanding workplace benefits, including flexible working policies and a supportive environment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension and life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings

Inclusive and diverse workplace policies

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of industry standards and highway electrical supplies.
• Experience in electrical designs and layout drawings.
• Understanding of New Connections challenges with decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Accurately price street lighting works and issue competitive quotes.
• Assist in leading the Stoke team and foster collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Ensure all works are efficiently managed, including financial tracking.
• Act as primary contact for resolving customer complaints.
• Take ownership of Safety, Health, Welfare, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Experience in street lighting works

Proficient in Microsoft tools for quotes

Strong numerical skills

Proven commercial awareness

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

We are looking for a permanent Street Lighting Project Engineer to join our team at our Stoke depot.

£45,636-£57,937 + Company Car/Allowance

Stoke

Permanent

If you’re passionate about street lighting and want to play a key role in shaping the future of safe, sustainable, and brilliantly lit communities, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark.

As a Street Lighting Project Engineer, you’ll help drive the successful delivery of street lighting and electrical installation projects—from creating competitive quotations to ensuring every stage of delivery runs smoothly. You’ll champion efficiency and quality, support our growth ambitions, and contribute to winning new opportunities.

Working alongside a talented and supportive team, you’ll help bring our projects to life and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately price street lighting works, issue competitive quotes, and ensure timely follow-up with detailed information to support effective review and maintain strong market positioning.
• Assist in leading the Stoke team on a day-to-day basis, fostering collaboration and driving operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with major customers, negotiating win–win agreements that deliver value for both parties.
• Ensure all works are efficiently and effectively managed from start to finish, including financial tracking and performance monitoring.
• Act as the primary contact for resolving complaints from key customers, ensuring issues are handled promptly and in line with company policies.
• Take ownership of all aspects of Safety, Health, Welfare, and Environmental standards, promoting a proactive approach to compliance and risk management.
• Complete invoicing promptly to meet personal and depot financial targets, including regular management and chasing of outstanding debt.

What we need from you

• Experience in street lighting works and a solid understanding of industry standards and highway electrical supplies, including DNO, IDNO, PCN, and passively safe systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft tools for quotes, pricing, and schedules, plus experience in electrical designs and layout drawings.
• Strong numerical skills, including data interpretation, basic accounting, and tracking project-level financial performance.
• Proven commercial awareness with the ability to develop key relationships and negotiate win–win outcomes.
• Understanding of New Connections challenges with confidence to make effective decisions under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and diplomatic communication skills.

Here’s what you need to know

• Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry‑leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive - As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.