Assistant Engineer (Electrical Services)

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Job Reference: ncc/TP/15906/3155/DE

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37

Location: Cowley Road Depot, Blyth

Closing Date: 14/08/2026

Job Category: Architects / Surveyors / Engineers

Region / Division: UK Region

Directorate: Place and Regeneration

Reporting to the Street Lighting Manager, you will be working as part of a team where you will play an important role providing technical support to other team members, Council Departments, elected members and External Clients.

This will include delivering quality exterior lighting and associated electrical design solutions, including trunk roads, housing estates, public realm, decorative, feature lighting and EV Chargers, also carrying out site surveys and inspection.

The job role is a hybrid mix of office and homeworking, and there is a requirement to carry out site surveys/inspections as part of the design work. You will take part in client meetings/briefings to discuss the proposed scheme(s) and participate in team project progress meetings.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Preparation of reports, feasibility studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Clear communication skills and the individual must be able to develop strong technical credibility with the client and be able to foster relationships in a partnering environment
• Liaison with engineers/technicians from other disciplines
• Carry out site surveys/inspection
• Assist in the preparation of estimates
• Design of lighting projects in accordance with relevant standards and codes of practice
• Electrical designs for private cable networks in accordance with relevant standards
• Liaise with clients, electricity suppliers, contractors, professional organisation's, sub-consultants, and other design teams
• Supporting the production of Environmental Lighting Impact Assessments reports, Economic Assessments reports and Business Cases
• Assist with night time lighting assessments

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• Relevant engineering degree or an equivalent demonstratable level of practical experience and ability
• Completed or working towards completing the Institution of Lighting Professional Exterior Lighting Diploma and registered with the Engineering Council as Incorporated Engineer with membership of the ILP
• Conversant with lighting design software, in particular Lighting Reality
• Have experience or practical working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Have a working knowledge of Highways Agency DMRB and MCHDW standards, BS5489, BSEN 13201, BS7671 and ILP Technical Reports/guidance documents
• Highly motivated, and able to work with limited supervision
• Approachable and personable, and able to build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients
• IT Literate, inc. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

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