Street lighting contracts manager

About Ringway

Ringway is a trusted partner to local authorities, responsible for maintaining over 43,000km of highway and nearly 600,000 streetlights across the UK. We deliver highway, bridge, street lighting, and technology maintenance services through long-term partnerships, focusing on innovation, safety, and local value.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Street Lighting Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of street lighting services across our Milton Keynes contract. The successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of maintenance, design, and installation activities, while meeting contractual KPIs, health and safety requirements, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of street lighting services, ensuring full compliance with contract requirements and performance targets.
• Oversee financial performance, managing budgets effectively in line with the Milton Keynes service specification.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Provide technical expertise across street lighting design, maintenance, dimming management initiatives (DMI), and EV charging infrastructure.
• Manage and support engineering and operational teams, driving engagement, performance, and professional development.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Milton Keynes City Council and internal Ringway stakeholders.

Person Profile

• Full UK Driving Licence
• HNC in Electrical Engineering
• ILP External Lighting Diploma
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• SMSTS Qualification
• Demonstrable experience managing street lighting operations within a highways or local authority environment
• Strong technical knowledge of highway lighting systems, standards, and maintenance practices
• Proven leadership capability with strong commercial and stakeholder management skills
• Sound understanding of CDM regulations, health & safety requirements, and asset management systems
• Experience in budget management and performance monitoring
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a street lighting management role
• Previous experience working with, or on behalf of, a local authority

Ringway is an Investors in People Silver employer, part of the 5% Club, and recognised as an Investor in Diversity. We offer flexible working and a supportive, inclusive environment where people grow and thrive.