Westmorland and Furness Council
Highways Network Engineer
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Location: Sowerby Woods Depot, Barrow in Furness and Craven House, Barrow in Furness.
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
Westmorland and Furness Council, Highways and Transport service, are looking for an experienced, motivated, and friendly individual to join us as a Highways Network Engineer. We are excited to offer this permanent full-time 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.
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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, and be an effective team member, driving innovation and motivation throughout the team and service.
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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!
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)
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 23rd August 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 7th September 2026
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