Street Lighting Supervisor

Marlborough Highways Ltd; Tottenham; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash Cashback Scheme

24/7 GP Service

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward and Recognition Programme

Death in Service Cover

Learning and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Marlborough Highways Ltd seeks an experienced Street Lighting Supervisor to lead our highways electrical division on the London Borough of Havering contract. You will supervise operational teams and subcontractors to deliver maintenance and capital works safely and to high standards.

You will manage KPIs, coordinate resources, and liaise with Marlborough project managers and council engineers to report progress.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid G39 certification, SMSTS, and ECS card.
• Strong supervisory background in highways electrical or street lighting.
• Knowledge of Chapter 8 traffic management regulations.
• Full, valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and digital logging skills.

Responsibilities

• Operational oversight of day-to-day maintenance and testing of street lighting assets.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental standards on live sites.
• Monitor KPIs to meet contract requirements with London Borough of Havering.
• Conduct site inspections, quality audits, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate resources: plant, materials, and labour for daily work.
• Maintain client relations with project managers and council engineers.

Skills

G39 certification

SMSTS

ECS card

Supervisory experience

Traffic management

UK driving licence

Leadership

Problem-solving

Digital logging (Confirm/Exedra)

Tools

Confirm

Exedra

Job description

Street Lighting Supervisor

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Garman Road - Tottenham

Compensation: £45,000 - £50,000 / year

Description

Here at Marlborough Highways we are looking for an experienced Street Lighting Supervisor to lead our highways electrical division on our long-term term maintenance contract with the London Borough of Havering. You will lead operational teams and subcontractors, ensuring street lighting maintenance and capital works are delivered safely, on time, and to high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational oversight: Supervise day-to-day maintenance, structural & electrical testing and installation of street lighting columns, lanterns, and illuminated signs.
• Safety management: Enforce strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all live operational sites.
• Contract delivery: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure work meets the requirements of the Haringey council contract.
• Site inspections: Conduct regular site checks, quality audits, and risk assessments to guarantee work complies with specifications.
• Resource coordination: Allocate plant, materials, and labour efficiently to maximize daily productivity.
• Client relations: Work closely with Marlborough project managers and Haringey council engineers to update them on job progress.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualifications: Must possess valid G39 certification, SMSTS, and a current ECS card.
• Experience: Strong supervisory background in highways electrical or street lighting sectors, preferably working for a principal tier 1 or tier 2 contractor.
• Traffic management: Good working knowledge of Chapter 8 traffic management regulations for urban street works.
• Driving licence: Full, valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Skills: Strong leadership capabilities, problem-solving skills, and comfort using digital handheld devices to log and close jobs using Confirm and Exedra.

Benefits

Our Benefits - Access to 24/7 GP Service

• Medicash Cashback Scheme
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward and Recognition Programme
• Death in Service Cover
• Learning and Development Opportunities

Our Values

We know people matter - We respect, care, and invest in our people, the communities in which we work and our common future. We are open. We are honest. We are fair

Pride - We take pride in everything we do. We speak positively. Deliver quality. Act safely. Always.

Spirit - We have spirit. We promote a positive atmosphere and energy. We are inclusive. We have brilliant team working and friendships. Driving success so we all win.

Bold - We are bold. We are confident, optimistic and trust in our ability. We look forward and are excited about our progressive future.

Marlborough Highways is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates difference. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We promote a culture of respect and fairness for all employees and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities for everyone. If you feel you could benefit from any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.