Street Lighting Supervisor

Solos Consultants Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Solos Consultants Ltd in Suffolk is seeking a Street Lighting Supervisor for a permanent, full-time position across projects in the region. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring resources, safety, and programmes are on track.

Join a team delivering major infrastructure works; you’ll lead street lighting and related works, manage labour, plant, and materials, and liaise with clients and authorities to keep delivery on schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within street lighting or infrastructure.
• Experience working on NEC contracts.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• CSCS card holder.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and CDM requirements.
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and keep works moving.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervising street lighting and associated infrastructure works.
• Leading and supporting site operatives and subcontractors.
• Organising labour, plant and materials.
• Planning upcoming works and keeping programmes on track.
• Ensuring work is carried out safely and to the required standard.
• Completing site paperwork, reports and briefings.
• Working closely with the Contract Manager and wider project team.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring productivity, quality and progress.
• Ensuring all operatives and subcontractors are suitably competent and trained.
• Identifying and dealing with site issues before they affect delivery.

Skills

Supervisory experience

NEC contracts

SSSTS/SMSTS

CSCS

Health & Safety/CDM

Prioritisation & multi-tasking

UK driving licence

Job description

Street Lighting Supervisor

Suffolk | Permanent | Monday-Friday | 45 hours per week

We're working with an established infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Street Lighting Supervisor for a permanent position covering projects across Suffolk.

This is a hands-on supervisory role where you’ll be responsible for keeping site operations running smoothly - making sure your teams have the right resources, works are delivered safely and projects stay on programme.

You’ll be joining a business involved in major UK infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to work alongside experienced teams and develop your career within the sector.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of your sites, including:

• Supervising street lighting and associated infrastructure works
• Leading and supporting site operatives and subcontractors
• Organising labour, plant and materials
• Planning upcoming works and keeping programmes on track
• Making sure work is carried out safely and to the required standard
• Completing site paperwork, reports and briefings
• Working closely with the Contract Manager and wider project team
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders
• Monitoring productivity, quality and progress
• Ensuring all operatives and subcontractors are suitably competent and trained
• Identifying and dealing with site issues before they affect delivery

What we’re looking for

We’re interested in speaking with supervisors who have a genuine background in street lighting or electrical/civils infrastructure.

You’ll need:

• Previous supervisory experience within street lighting or a similar infrastructure environment
• Experience working on NEC contracts
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• CSCS
• A strong understanding of site health & safety and CDM requirements
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractorsGood organisational and communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and keep works moving
• A full UK driving licence

If you’re currently working as a Street Lighting Supervisor, Street Lighting Foreman, Site Supervisor or Infrastructure Supervisor and you’re looking for your next permanent opportunity in Suffolk, we’d like to hear from you.