You will be responsible for the design of lighting installations and checking external consultants design in accordance with current legislation and DCC Policy.  The co-ordination and programming of projects between Design and Construction Services, including the supervision of Technicians and Technical Assistants.
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED? 
The preparation and delivery of cost effective street lighting design ensuring compliance with current legislation and standards to both internal and external clients within appropriate timescales and budgets. 
To liaise effectively with all Highway Services teams to ensure efficient delivery of projects. 

To represent the Commercial Manager / Design Manager (Highways and Street Lighting) as appropriate at various meetings, working parties, panels etc as directed. 

To assist the Design Manager in ensuring the various performance standards and targets are achieved. 

Ensure designs are delivered to budget and programme. 

Liaise with stakeholders, Members, public, developers and other service providers, including regional electricity company 

We encourage you to contact Lee Douthwaite via email at lee.douthwaite@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.  
  
WHAT WILL I NEED? 
HNC or equivalent in a relevant street lighting design related discipline
 
Experience in the design and maintenance of street lighting infrastructure. Working at a senior level within a highway, street lighting environment. Understanding of Energy and CO2 legislation / guidance
Experience of computerised design / CAD software packages. 

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. 
 
If successful, you will be required to undertake and pass an in-house driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed. 

REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing. Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

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