At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
About the Team & Area:
Nestled between the Cotswold and Mendip areas of outstanding natural beauty, Bath & North East Somerset is a region that boasts both vibrant urban life and serene rural landscapes. The city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its historic architecture and Britain’s only natural thermal springs. This unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty makes Bath & North East Somerset a highly desirable place to live, work, and visit.
About the Role & You
We are seeking an Engineer/Senior Engineer to design and oversee the installation of new street lighting along with maintaining existing street light assets. Providing advice and guidance to others on the technical requirements of new street light designs. The role also involves managing the work the term contractor carries out on the street light stock ensuring compliance with standards and ensuring the asset information is up to date. The team provides a blend of operational and strategic responsibilities, offering the opportunity to represent Bath & North East Somerset at local, regional, and national levels.
This is a career graded post. If appointed at Engineer level, the successful candidate will progress to Senior Engineer when the relevant skills, qualifications and experience can be demonstrated.
Salary:
- Engineer- £38,220 - £40,777 per annum (Grade 8)
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Senior Engineer- £42,839 - £46,142 per annum (Grade 9)
What We Are Looking For:
Experience:
- Engineer: Experience in the design, installation and maintenance of Street Lighting.
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Senior Engineer: Substantial experience in the design, installation and maintenance of Street Lighting.
Knowledge:
- Engineer: Awareness of the national policy context and regulatory environment.
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Senior Engineer: Extensive understanding of the national policy context and regulatory environment.
Skills:
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Engineer: Experience in resource management, good problem-solving abilities. Commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability.
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Senior Engineer: Excellent resource management and problem-solving abilities. Commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Innovation:
- Engineer: Ability to identify opportunities for improvements.
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Senior Engineer: Identify opportunities for improvements and produce justification for adopting new technologies and techniques, demonstrating how it would benefit the authority.
Why Join Us?: As well as the local outcomes you will help shape, we are part of the West of England Combined Authority and have secured significant transport funding, leading to substantial investments in public transport, walking, and cycling improvements. You will play a crucial role in ensuring these projects are delivered on time and within budget as well as ensuring that our services deliver on our commitment to “Improve People’s Lives”.
Work Environment: This role offers the flexibility of blended working, with time split between home and our award-winning Civic Centre in Keynsham, conveniently located between Bath and Bristol. Hot desking options are also available at the Guildhall in Bath.
Join Us: If you are ready to take Bath & North East Somerset to new heights, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact and help shape the future of our exceptional region.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Mike Johnson Highway Maintenance and Drainage Manager: [email protected] or (01225) 396152.
Interview date: 06/08/2026
No Agencies Please.
Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
- Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
