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.

The Role
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.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Acting as the point of contact for all highway electrical matters and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, manufacturer instructions, and Council procedures.

• Developing and managing cyclic maintenance regimes, including electrical testing and structural inspections in line with statutory requirements and policy guidelines.

• Managing unmetered energy extracts, rectifying discrepancies, and maintaining accurate asset inventory records.

• Overseeing budgets for electrical testing, condition surveys, high mast lighting, and associated assets, ensuring best value delivery.

• Managing accident damage and insurance claims, monitoring recovery targets and challenging inconsistent costs.

The Candidate
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 below 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 as such are offering £38 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £26 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) 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.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period