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About the Role
Job Title: Street Lighting Project Engineer
Salary: £45,636–£57,937
Location: Stoke
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Entry level
Industry: Utilities
Key Responsibilities
* Accurately price street lighting works, issue competitive quotes, and ensure timely follow-up with detailed information to support effective review and maintain strong market positioning.
* Assist in leading the Stoke team on a day-to-day basis, fostering collaboration and driving operational excellence.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with major customers, negotiating win–win agreements that deliver value for both parties.
* Ensure all works are efficiently and effectively managed from start to finish, including financial tracking and performance monitoring.
* Act as the primary contact for resolving complaints from key customers, ensuring issues are handled promptly and in line with company policies.
* Take ownership of all aspects of Safety, Health, Welfare, and Environmental standards, promoting a proactive approach to compliance and risk management.
* Complete invoicing promptly to meet personal and depot financial targets, including regular management and chasing of outstanding debt.
What We Need From You
* Experience in street lighting works and a solid understanding of industry standards and highway electrical supplies, including DNO, IDNO, PCN, and passively safe systems.
* Proficient in Microsoft tools for quotes, pricing, and schedules, plus experience in electrical designs and layout drawings.
* Strong numerical skills, including data interpretation, basic accounting, and tracking project-level financial performance.
* Proven commercial awareness with the ability to develop key relationships and negotiate win–win outcomes.
* Understanding of New Connections challenges with confidence to make effective decisions under pressure.
* Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and diplomatic communication skills.
Benefits and Additional Information
Award‑Winning Benefits: 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings.
Recognised for Family‑Friendly and Hybrid Policies: Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for exceptional family‑friendly and hybrid working initiatives.
Inclusive Employer: Only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (ranked 8th); committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
Support for Disabled Applicants: Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
Development Opportunities: Inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill‑building programs support your career growth.
E.ON is committed to equal opportunities and actively promotes diversity, equality and flexibility.
At a Glance
Reference no.: 241447
Closing date: 09/12/2025
Salary: £45,636 - £57,937
Get in Touch
For more information, please contact the recruiter at Melissa.newell@eonenergy.com. CV's emailed directly will not be considered.
About Us
E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 42,000 colleagues in 13 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user‑friendly customer solutions for the new energy world.
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