Street Lighting Engineer
- Transportation
- Potters Bar, Dartford, Leatherhead
Overview
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Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.
We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.
AtkinsRéalis, Balfour Beatty and Egis Road Operations UK are part of a consortium, creating Connect Plus Services, a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways asset care from finance, through to design, build, maintenance as well as day to day operation.
As part of our 30-year remit to manage and improve the capital’s orbital motorway network, we deliver major improvement projects, such as widening 38 miles of the M25, refurbishing tunnels and bridges, and installing hundreds of variable messaging signs and gantries, helping to maximise the use of the network and deliver more reliable journeys.
Connect Plus services are seeking to appoint a Street Lighting Engineer to join our team on the M25 DBFO project. This position involves undertaking design projects, managing timelines and external consultants, and ensuring effective communication among team members, the supply chain and internal and external stakeholders.
Your role
- Assist in planning, organizing, and overseeing design projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
- Undertaking lighting designs using Lighting Reality design or similar software.
- Prepare and maintain design documentation, including project briefs, timelines, and works information. Ensure all files are organized and accessible.
- Management of external consultants undertaking designs.
- Review design outputs for accuracy and consistency, ensuring they align with project goals, the DMRB and relevant standards.
- Collect and organize feedback from the supply chain, client, and internal teams, ensuring it is communicated effectively.
- Stay updated on the DMRB and Change in Standards and best practices, sharing insights with the team to achieve solutions.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in a Electrical or related field preferred.
- ILP Exterior Lighting Diploma preferred.
- Proven experience in a Highway Lighting projects
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A keen eye for detail.
- Familiarity with the DMRB, MCHW and British and European regulations and standards
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
- Passion for design and a desire to contribute to a creative team.
- Be a member of a professional body.
- Be professionally qualified or working towards professional qualification.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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