Base pay range
SO1 - SO3 (£34,443 - £45,091)
The starting salary is dependent on level of experience, with opportunity to progress within the range with appropriate experience and training.
Eligible for an Essential Car User allowance.
Job details
37 Hours, Full Time
Permanent position
Stopford House also requires on‑site presence for inspections, arranging and overseeing work when required.
Application Deadline: 11:59pm 2nd January 2026
Shortlisting Date: from 6th January 2026
Interview Date: 16th January 2026
Interview Type: In Person
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The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Engineer with experience in street lighting maintenance who can also work with a GIS system. The post holder will lead the delivery of project work, planned maintenance schemes and oversee reactive maintenance activity with our contractors.
Manage a small team of 2 lighting Engineers and a Technician, plus additional contract staff for major projects. The post holder should be willing to develop knowledge and learn new skills in this area.
About You
We are looking for applicants who are willing to learn new skills and develop their knowledge. The successful applicant will demonstrate the following qualities:
* Knowledge of reactive / routine street lighting maintenance activities
* Dealing with enquiries/complaints from the public
* Working with maintenance contractors and utility companies
* Knowledge of street lighting & sign condition inspections / testing
* Working knowledge of a GIS system
* Awareness of street lighting scheme design process
* Knowledge of lighting & sign design specifications and material selection
* Awareness of national standards and guidance documents relating to lighting & sign maintenance
* Understanding of street lighting electrical mains supply
* Demonstrable numeracy, literacy and ICT skills at HNC level or equivalent
About Us
* Street Lighting column replacement and sleeving work
* Lighting on section 38/278 development and improvement schemes
Software we’re using:
* Mapping Information: QGIS
* Other: Microsoft Software Suite
Benefits include
* An agile working environment
* Contribution to Pension Scheme
* 23 days plus 2 extra statutory days holiday to start
At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.
We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues, a great place to work, paying the real living wage, engaging staff in key decisions and endorsing fair and flexible working conditions.
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact andy.jopling@stockport.gov.uk
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Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
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