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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018854

Date posted

03/09/2025

Application closing date

14/09/2025

Location

BARROW IN FURNESS

Salary

45,091.00 to 46,142.00

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Highways Network Engineer WMF2253i

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Job description

Highways Network Engineer
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Salary: 45,091 to 46,142 (pay award pending)

Hours: 37 hours per week
Work base: Sowerby Woods Depot, Barrow in Furness and Craven House, Barrow in Furness.
Contract: Permanent

Who we are looking for

Westmorland and Furness Council, Highways and Transport service, are looking for an experienced, motivated, and friendly individual to join us as Highways Network Engineer. We are excited to offer this secondment opportunity, and this is an excellent career step for candidates with experience in highways, transportation and construction backgrounds, looking to join a large and thriving organisation.
In this role, you will assist with leading the Furness area Highways team; managing , preparing, designing and processing highway improvement and maintenance projects, as well as undertaking inventory collection. This includes carrying out activities relating to surveys, design, specification, and data collection and input.

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, and be an effective team member, driving innovation and motivation throughout the team and service.

Experience of Winter Maintenance is desirable, as this role will support Winter Maintenance activities to given timescales, costs and specifications, but full training and support will be given.

If you're looking for your next challenge, and you have a passion for our service, then apply today!

Interview information
Closing date: Sunday 14th September 2025 at 0000hrs.
Interview date: Week commencing 22nd September 2025.
What can we offer you!
Excellent training and development
Flexible working opportunities
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Competitive rates of pay

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.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment
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 expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this 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 Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.