Job reference: RITM0233403
Salary: £42,839 – £46,142 per annum. (£22.20 – £23.92 per hour)
Closing date: 12/04/2026
Location: Civic Centre, Keynsham
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37
Advert Start Date: 05/03/2026
Service Area: Place Management
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
About the 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.
The Role: We are seeking a 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.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience: Substantial experience in the design, installation and maintenance of Street Lighting.
- Knowledge: Extensive understanding of the national policy context and regulatory environment.
- Skills: Excellent resource management, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability.
- Innovation: Ability to identify opportunities for improvements.
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: mike_johnson@bathnes.gov.uk or 01225 396152
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
Interview date: TBC
No Agencies Please
*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.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.