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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018728

Date posted

28/07/2025

Application closing date

11/08/2025

Location

KENDAL

Salary

45,091 - 46,142

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Highway Network Engineer - WMF2183i

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Job description

INTERNAL ONLY



Location: Kendal

Contract Type: Permanent



About this opportunity



Westmorland and Furness Council, Highways and Transport service is looking for an experienced, motivated, and friendly individual to join us as Highway Network Engineer. We are excited to offer this excellent career opportunity for candidates with experience in highways, transportation and construction backgrounds looking to join a large and thriving organisation.

In this role, you will assist in leading the South Lakes Area Highways team; managing, preparing, designing and processing highway improvement and maintenance projects. This could include carrying out activities relating to surveys, design, specification, and data collection and input.



Who we are looking for...



We are looking for strong communicators, as you will provide technical advice and guidance to colleagues in respect of specifications and standards for highways design and maintenance. You will also provide advice on the application of legislation, regulation, policy and principles to both internal and external customers of the Council.



This role is a great opportunity for candidates who have significant experience of highway, transportation, or construction design, as well as a sound knowledge of local government and dealing with customers. Awareness of construction contracts, highway maintenance activities and national design standards is also essential. You will be able to work under pressure, be an effective team member and have plenty of experience of budgetary management and control.



Experience of Winter Maintenance is desirable, as this role will support Winter Maintenance activities. If you're looking for your next challenge, and you have a passion for our service, then apply today.



What can we offer you!



Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)



Would you like to find out more?



For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Application and Interview information



Closing date: 11th July 2025



We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.



Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.



Safer Recruitment & DBS



At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.



Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion



Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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