Role Purpose:

To take responsibility for the professional and customer focussed management of the Street Lighting function as well as contractors as necessary.

Taking a supporting role in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all public lighting systems and maintenance.

To provide an out of hours highway emergency service if required

To support and report on an allocated budget associated with the role

To help define the strategic direction of the service incorporating corporate objectives, to ensure the service delivers value for money.

Example outcomes or objectives that this role will deliver:

Manage the maintenance and installation of public lighting on the highway

Monitor the workflow and ensure a regular work programme.

Ensure that all work is carried out according to the specification.

Manage an out of hour's highway Emergency Service and arrange adequate cover.

Supervise external contractors

Support with the financial management of public lighting
Liaise with Asset Management team and provide information as required to maintain an up-to-date record of highway assets.

To maintain an awareness of current legislation and technical developments relating to these services and advise senior management on how they effect service delivery

To ensure compliance with the Council's systems for the implementation of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. This includes maintaining and reviewing monitoring systems aimed at ensuring CDM compliance.

To draft, co-ordinate and ensure that all correspondence, enquiries and complaints relating to projects involving the Street lighting Team are effectively dealt with.

Demonstrate skill in management of Capital and Revenue budgets and associated resources to produce accurate annual profiles and forecasts including financial contingency planning for unavoidable budget pressures. Represent the Street Lighting Team in the financial planning and bidding process as required. Manage change and be a pro-active corporate team player, involved in service and resource planning