Principal Street Lighting Engineer

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

The Principal Street Lighting Engineer will play a key role within the Highways Street Lighting and Traffic Signals Team, providing senior technical expertise and leadership in the management of the council’s street lighting assets. The postholder will be responsible for overseeing the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of street lighting infrastructure, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in street lighting engineering, including asset management, project delivery, and the coordination of works associated with highway duties. They will be expected to lead on technical decision‑making, support strategic service development, and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the public highway.