Street Lighting Engineer
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27.63 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Camden, London, N1C 4AG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP223285CT1757-RQ1682803-26012026 |
Summary
Street Lighting Engineer needed in Camden, £27.63ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1682803
- To take responsibility for the professional and customer focussed management of the Street Lighting function as well as contractors as necessary.
- Taking a lead role in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all public lighting systems and maintenance.
- To provide an out of hours highway emergency service
- To manage and report on an allocated budget associated with the role
- To help define the strategic direction of the service incorporating corporate objectives, to ensure the service delivers value for money.
- Manage the maintenance and installation of public lighting on the highway
- Monitor the workflow and ensure a regular work programme.
- Ensure that all work is carried out according to the specification.
- Manage an out of hour’s highway Emergency Service and arrange adequate cover.
- Supervise external contractors
- Take responsibility for the financial management of public lighting
- Liaise with Asset Management team and provide information as required to maintain an up-to-date record of highway assets.
- To maintain an awareness of current legislation and technical developments relating to these services and advise senior management on how they effect service delivery
This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
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