Asset Maintenance Engineer

A client within the Public Sector based in South Yorkshire is currently recruiting for an Asset Maintenance Engineer to join their Highways Electrical Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a highways/street lighting environment.

Key purpose of the role is to lead on the management of all highway electrical equipment across Doncaster, ensuring statutory compliance, effective asset management, and the delivery of a comprehensive maintenance and replacement programme that contributes to public safety and best value for the Council.

• Act as the point of contact for all highway electrical matters and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, manufacturer instructions, and Council procedures.
• Develop and manage cyclic maintenance regimes, including electrical testing and structural inspections in line with statutory requirements and policy guidelines.
• Manage unmetered energy extracts, rectify discrepancies, and maintain accurate asset inventory records.
• Oversee budgets for electrical testing, condition surveys, high mast lighting, and associated assets, ensuring best value delivery.
• Manage accident damage and insurance claims, monitor recovery targets and challenge inconsistent costs.

To be considered for this role you will require:

• A Level 7 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• IET BS7671 Wiring Regulations Certificate.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) qualification.

The following skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Extensive experience managing highway electrical assets and unmetered supplies.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM regulations, and Institute of Lighting Professionals guidance (TR22 & GN22).
• Experience managing subcontractors, budgets, and asset management systems within a local authority setting.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and is offering £38 per hour for Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £26 per hour PAYE).

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to the recruiter or call Amelia at Service Care Construction to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

If you refer someone who is successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

Job Title:

Asset Maintenance Engineer

Company:
Service Care Solutions

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Posted:
Feb 26th 2026

Closes:
Mar 29th 2026

Sector:
Construction

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time