PUBLIC LIGHTING PLANNER

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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
2114
Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
Llanelli
Grade:
Grade H
Salary:
£34,314 - £38,626
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata’d accordingly
Hourly Rate :
£17.79 - £20.02
Contract Hours
37 Hours
Come and join our team
An opportunity has arisen for highly motivated, flexible individual to join the Public Lighting team to support the Public Lighting Engineer in the overall management and delivery of the public lighting operational function across the County of Carmarthenshire.
As Public Lighting Planner you will maintain and update the column replacement database, ensuring accurate planning and scheduling for the prioritised replacement programme. Liaise effectively with contractors to coordinate and support the successful delivery of column replacement works. Survey and assess new public lighting schemes proposed for adoption by the Authority, including those associated with new developments under Section 38 agreements.
Liaise with contractors for structural and electrical testing of street lighting columns and arrange site meetings with subcontractors prior to the commencement of works. Assess structural and electrical testing results and either certify works or coordinate follow-up remedial actions where installations do not meet the required electrical standards. Develop and manage the column replacement programme using a risk-based and strategic approach, aligned with the public lighting policy and the highway network hierarchy.
Applicants must possess detailed knowledge and qualifications in electrical standards and regulations, electrical installation, testing and inspection and have gained an ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent You must have a comprehensive knowledge and working experience of health and safety regulations and practices and a thorough understanding of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
You will possess good communication and organisational skills to ensure the service operates effectively and efficiently ensuring deadlines and targets are met.
For an informal discussion, please contact Arwel Price on 01267 234567 ext.2288.
Job Description:
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date:
24/08/2025, 23:55

Please refer the Job description for details