Job Description
Asset Maintenance Engineer
Local Authority – Highways & Electrical Assets
Ready to step into a role where your electrical expertise shapes public safety, energy efficiency, and long‑term infrastructure planning? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional ready to influence change and lead on compliance in a modernising highways environment.
Why This Role?
* High autonomy and technical ownership.
* A genuine opportunity to influence departmental change and improvement.
* A blend of hands‑on technical oversight and strategic responsibility.
* Clear scope to shape safer, greener, more efficient infrastructure.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and supervise all highway electrical and street lighting maintenance.
* Act as an electrical supervisor, reviewing pass/fail test results and approving/signing off work.
* Manage testing cycles, inspections, structural surveys, and statutory compliance.
* Hold and manage operational budgets with full accountability.
* Maintain asset and certification records, including supporting a transition from Sinology to I‑AURA (or similar top‑tier systems).
* Support change and improvement initiatives within the department — ideas welcomed.
* Provide expert advice across teams and help shape energy‑efficient lighting schemes.
* Foster technical standards, ensure safety compliance, and guide contractors.
What You’ll Bring
* Strong electrical background — this is essential.
* Experience in street lighting and/or electrical asset management.
* Confident supervisory and management capability.
* Excellent understanding of statutory obligations and compliance.
* Comfortable working with asset management systems (experience with “big 4” systems is ideal).
* Open to candidates from both private and public sector backgrounds.
Working Pattern & Location
* 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday (approx. 9am–5pm depending on department).
* Hybrid: around 4 days a week on site, depending on team needs and office cover.
* Depot-based (with permit parking) plus face‑to‑face meetings at the Civic Office.
Interested in finding out more - message me at richard.williams@arm.co.uk or apply below