ITS Street Lighting Supervisor

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Purpose of the role   Colas Ltd have an opportunity for an experienced Street Lighting Supervisor ITS (Integrated Transport Systems) to join the team based in Peacehaven (BN10 8AP). Reporting to the ITS Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for scheduling, compiling and coordinating the support services within our Street Lighting team to facilitate the timely and efficient installation of street lighting products. To support the company in developing new business within the street lighting sector through your expert knowledge and experience.  Main Responsibilities   As a Street Lighting Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting the contract manager in decision making, by communicating all administrative, technical and on-site considerations effectively. As well as liaising with the ITS Contract Manager whilst whilst providing and recovering site information to allow the efficient and timely completion of ordered work and monthly invoicing. You will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining a programme of street lighting maintenance and installation works in collaboration with other ITS Street Lighting Supervisors. You will work alongside the Street Lighting Contracts Manager to ensure that all street lighting equipment is registered in accordance with LOLER & PUWER regulations and is made available for periodic inspection. Occasionally, you will undertake site surveys as required, actively participate in internal and external audits and travel between locations. Your duty will require to monitor and report monthly on the Brighton and Hove contract's KPIs. You will be in charge of preparing and, conducting your team’s annual personal performance appraisals in line with our BU BPI’s and, company CPI’s. You will ensure that all works carried out on any site are undertaken with full regard for the safety of yourself, colleagues, contractors and members of the public. A company van is provided in this role to travel. Ideal Candidate   The successful candidate will have experience of local authority street lighting maintenance, you will have experience with street lighting installation, testing and commissioning. You will have a detailed understanding and knowledge of street lighting site installations and associated street furniture. You will be able to prioritise own and team activities via consultation with the line manager and programme. You will be able to have the ability to effectively influence 1st line management. You will need a full clean UK driving licence, be comfortable working outdoors and be able to travel to sites within the southeast.  The successful candidate will hold a ECS/CSCS card and be G39 qualified. City & Guilds Part 1 and 3 Electrical installations or equivalent is desirable but not essential. Site supervisory safety training scheme and Qualifying supervisor qualifications are desirable but not essential, we are looking for someone with the relevant experience and right attitude towards the job.  Package Description   Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including: A salary between £42,000 and £52,000 (dependent on experience) Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10% Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays  Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role) Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification Ongoing personal / professional development Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring. We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity. Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions