Senior Technical Officer- Street Lighting

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference within Kirklees, whilst still being able to develop your career and have a good work-life balance? 

Kirklees is attracting a significant level of investment into the district, so our Highways Service is also growing to reflect the increase in investment. 

The council manages a network of over 52,000 streetlights as well as signs and other street furniture across its network of streets and private roads.

As a Senior Technical Officer, you will be responsible for providing effective technical services in Highways Asset Management team while supervising and supporting a small team of staff. 

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience of design and /or leading in the identification and organisation of all resources required for work.
• Have experience in prioritising and co-ordinating designs, evaluations, procurement processes, site inspections, training/initiatives, research, and providing recommendations.
• Have project management knowledge and experience.
• Have experience of supervision and management of others and knowledge and experience of providing basic advice and guidance on Human Resources issues.
• Have experience of presenting information in formats suitable for a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrate an ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision with good team working skills.
• Can use IT systems and software including, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Key System, Civil 3D (for Highway Design) and MicroDrainage (for Highway Design and Drainage), etc.
• Can respond to Councillors operational requests impartially & confidentially.
• Hold a full and valid driving licence and be willing to undertake a Kirklees Council driving assessment and travel between sites using a Council vehicle

This is a role that will involve working closely with and supporting the Engineering team; As Senior Technical Officer, you will:

• Be the first line manager for the Technical Officer, including the allocation of work, appraisals, and attendance management.
• Support the Engineering Team in managing Councillor, MP, and customer contacts through use of the shared mailbox
• Be able to run reports on the asset management system to produce the energy inventory and submit to our independent meter administrator monthly and other reports including performance reports.
• Maintain the street lighting inventory database to ensure accuracy and timely information is available to support the team in delivering an effective and effective service.
• Manage and process the North Power Grid energy invoices.
• Manage the required performance data to ensure data can be collated into reports and be presented in different formats depending on the audience.
• Support the engineering team with attachment/licence requests for the installation of 3rd party equipment on street lighting columns
• Support the engineering team with the festive lights requests/grants.
• Investigate and respond to queries and concerns raised by members of the public, Councillors and MPs, and understand the need for effective and efficient communication, both written and verbal.

If you are interested in a very varied role which gives you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to contribute the ever-growing Highways Service in Kirklees, please apply below! 

Please see the attached Job Profile for more information about the role.