Salary: £47,181 to £48,226 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Cumberland
Contract: Permanent
Join Cumberland Council as a Lighting Engineer and play a key role in shaping the safety and sustainability of our highways and public spaces. The role provides a source of technical advice and expertise, taking responsibility for the review of lighting design proposals from external consultants. You’ll lead the delivery of lighting capital investment programmes and administer our procurement frameworks. With responsibility for a budget of up to £2 million, this is a chance to make a real impact.
We’re looking for someone with a relevant degree or NVQ Level 5 in an appropriate discipline. The ideal candidate would have an understanding of BS7671, experience of AutoCAD and lighting design software. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive team within the Place Sustainable Growth and Transport Directorate, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working across the county.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact by email at adam.williamson@cumberland.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants
as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing
Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 05/01/2026
- Interview date:29/01/2026
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please Read The Supporting Information
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- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
