Overview
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Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.
We have a great opportunity for a Street Lighting Supervisor to support our long term street lighting maintenance contract covering Kent. This position is based from our Sittingbourne office.
Role Overview
The Street Lighting Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of street lighting operations across Kent, with a focus on planned works and developer-related installations. This includes the replacement of lighting columns, signposts, and bollards, as well as ensuring developer works meet the required standards and specifications before adoption by Kent County Council (KCC). The role ensures all works are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget, and to the high-quality standards expected by KCC and the public.
Responsibilities
* Supervise and coordinate planned street lighting and developer works, including column, signpost, and bollard replacements.
* Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
* Schedule, allocate, and monitor workloads for operatives and subcontractors to achieve daily and weekly targets.
* Liaise with Kent County Council engineers, developers, and internal teams to plan and deliver works programs.
* Carry out site inspections, quality checks, and audits to ensure compliance with contract specifications and design drawings.
* Manage and record progress, support the administrators with compensation events using Confirm.
* Support the approval and adoption process for developer works, including site inspections, defect management, and certification.
* Ensure materials, plant, and equipment are efficiently utilised and maintained.
* Provide technical guidance and mentoring to operatives.
* Promote and enforce safe working practices, including carrying out toolbox talks and safety briefings.
Qualifications
* NRSWA Supervisor accreditation (essential).
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation or Highways Electrical Work (desirable).
* Current ECS / CSCS card.
* G39 certification (essential).
* SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable).
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Benefits
* 22 days leave
* Aviva Private GP consultations
* Westfield Health cash plan
* Gym membership discount
* Pension
* Company share scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
Who we are
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
What’s next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. We will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate transferable skills to deliver the remit in a flexible working environment.
At EQUANS we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of what we do. You’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks, including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
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