We are looking for a permanent Street Lighting Project Engineer to join our team at our Stoke depot.
£45,636-£57,937 + Company Car/Allowance
Stoke
Permanent
If you're passionate about street lighting and want to play a key role in shaping the future of safe, sustainable, and brilliantly lit communities, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark.
As a Street Lighting Project Engineer, you'll help drive the successful delivery of street lighting and electrical installation projects-from creating competitive quotations to ensuring every stage of delivery runs smoothly. You'll champion efficiency and quality, support our growth ambitions, and contribute to winning new opportunities.
Working alongside a talented and supportive team, you'll help bring our projects to life and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers.
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.
Here’s what you need to know
* Award-Winning Workplace - We're proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16‑34‑year‑olds.
* Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
* Flexible & Family‑Friendly - Our industry‑leading hybrid and family‑friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We're open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
* Inclusive & Diverse - We're the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We're also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year-recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.
* Support at Every Stage of Life - We're Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
* Accessible & Supportive - As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
* Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top‑tier development programmes, we'll support your growth every step of the way.
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