Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000019470
Date posted
27/01/2026
Application closing date
13/02/2026
Location
WORKINGTON
Salary
28,598 - 29,540 per annum
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time

Technical Assistant - CMB2274e

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Job description

Salary: 28,598 - 29,540 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location:

Joseph Noble Road, Lillyhall, Workington CA14 4JH

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is seeking a motivated and detail?focused

Technical Assistant

to support the effective planning, estimating and financial management of highway works. This is an excellent opportunity to develop technical and analytical skills within a busy Highways and Transport team delivering essential services for our communities.





You will play a key role in supporting the Highways Network Manager to ensure all in?house and externally delivered works are accurately programmed, costed and monitored, contributing to high?quality, value?for?money service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:


Support the Highways Network Engineer in preparing accurate cost estimates for a wide range of highway works. Regularly monitor activity levels and unit rates within financial and works?ordering systems to ensure accuracy and consistency. Produce clear and detailed performance reports comparing actual costs against estimates. Review and validate apportioned costs by interrogating works?ordering and financial systems. Monitor the performance of framework contractors, including reviewing invoices and associated documentation. Manage low? to medium?value procurement exercises in line with Council standing orders and procurement procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who:


Has strong analytical skills with the ability to work confidently with financial and operational data. Has good attention to detail and a methodical approach to reviewing costs and producing reports. Understands cost estimation and cost management processes (experience in highways or construction is desirable but not essential). Can communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders. Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.

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 Hazel Reeves by email at Hazel.Reeves@cumbria.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 Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).




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.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

Closing date: 13th February 2026

Interview date: TBC

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:

Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

Our Staff Benefits

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