Job Description

Some key information

This role provides the opportunity for hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home, subject to managerial approval, or from one of our offices. 30 days' annual leave (in addition to bank holidays). The contract offered is permanent and full-time (37 hours per week).

What will I be doing?

We're working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that. As an Assistant Lighting Engineer within the highway operations group, your role is pivotal in ensuring the effective management and delivery of street lighting projects. This role involves initiating developing and managing projects using a combination of specialist and technical knowledge, as well as interpersonal skills. You will provide advice, guidance and support to senior professionals, managers, colleagues and external organisations on various street lighting issues.



Your day-to-day work will involve:


Assisting with Supervision of our current Term Maintenance Contractor and junior members of the Team. Providing advice, guidance and support to Senior professionals, Managers, colleagues and external organisations on a variety of street lighting issues including design standards, current highway legislation and legal agreements, environmental impacts and political awareness. Undertaking preliminary investigations into contractual/political/technical issues and advising Senior professionals and managers on findings and have involvement with decision regarding any action to be taken. Assist in the design and delivery of presentations and briefings to members of the public, County Councillors, Parish Councils, District Councils, actions groups and colleagues to support highway project work and policy implementation.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, with agreement from the manager.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:


A degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent related Electrical qualification. Thorough understanding of street lighting standards and current highway legislation. Experience in managing and delivering street lighting projects and providing advice and guidance to street lighting issues.

A valid driver's license or the means and commitment to travel countywide including rural areas not supported by public transport is essential for site visits and inspections across Somerset.



We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.



We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.



We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:


We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home. Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave Staff discounts in gyms. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services. Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme. A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings. My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

The Salary for the role is Grade 11, ranging from 31,586 to 35,235 per annum.



For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Phil Green on 01823 357612 or phil.green@somerset.gov.uk



When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.



If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can't wait to hear from you.



Job Reference: SCC05600