Working within the Cheshire West and Chester Street Lighting and Traffic Signal team, the successful candidate will provide technical expertise and contribute to delivering services specific to Street Lighting Design.
The post holder will ensure effective, efficient, and safe delivery of the service for users and the people of Cheshire West & Chester in accordance with Council policies, procedures, and resources.
As a vital member of the team, you will work as part of a professional, responsive, and dedicated team which undertakes a wide range of tasks. The role will require the use of your knowledge, judgment, and initiative whilst being supported by the wider team.
The role of Principal Street Lighting Engineer will lead on the Technical Design of new Street Lighting schemes along with undertaking design checks and management of internal and external Street Lighting works. The successful candidate will respond to Street Lighting design queries and manage the delivery of Capital Street Lighting Schemes.
Typical Duties include:
* Carrying out designs, inspections, analyzing engineering problems, applying technical expertise and engineering judgment, and producing innovative solutions through the use of complex interactive computer systems (e.g., Lighting Reality and AutoCAD).
* Managing wide-ranging works and activities on the public highway, including liaising with and supervising developers/contractors during the construction of new infrastructure to be adopted as part of the highway network.
* Dealing with correspondence and telephone enquiries and consulting with statutory undertakers, District and Parish councils, other Services, and units of the Service.
* Assisting the Team Leader for Street Lighting and Traffic Signals in controlling, monitoring, and maximizing budgets to ensure the cost-effective, efficient, and economical management of the work programme. Planning and managing scheme delivery and proactively monitoring the overall progress, resolving issues, and initiating corrective procedures.
* Contributing to the continued development of the specific Service area through the direct management and training of staff, including the identification, planning, and allocation of tasks/duties together with assisting in the personal development of these staff.
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