CMB2699 Highways Network Officer (Lillyhall)

Westmorland and Furness Council; Workington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Highways Network Officer to support the design, delivery and management of highway improvement and maintenance projects. This role covers surveys, specifications, supervision of works, winter maintenance, and technical guidance across highways and cycleways.

The role emphasizes project planning, asset management and ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence within a supportive, values-driven council environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant degree or NVQ Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong technical knowledge of highways maintenance and design.
• Experience managing projects and working with customers, contractors and elected members.

Responsibilities

• Undertake surveys and prepare specifications for highway projects.
• Supervise works on highways, footways and cycleways.
• Support winter maintenance operations and asset management.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• Contribute to project planning and ensure works are delivered safely on time and within budget.

Skills

Highways maintenance

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree or NVQ Level 5 qualification

Job description

About this opportunity

Are you passionate about improving local infrastructure and delivering services that make a real difference to communities? Cumberland Council is looking for a Highways Network Officer to join our Highways Service, supporting the design, delivery and management of highway improvement and maintenance projects across the county. In this varied role, you'll undertake surveys, prepare specifications, supervise works on highways, footways and cycleways, support winter maintenance operations, and provide technical advice to colleagues, contractors and stakeholders. You'll also play an important part in project planning, asset management and ensuring works are delivered safely on time and within budget.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone with a relevant degree or NVQ Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience), strong technical knowledge of highways maintenance and design, and experience managing projects and working with customers, contractors and elected members.

Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities. In return, you'll join a supportive and forward-thinking council where your work has a visible impact on local communities.

We offer opportunities for professional development, varied and rewarding projects, and the chance to work with experienced colleagues who are committed to delivering a safe and reliable highway network for Cumberland.

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 Ricki Crawford by email at [e-mail]

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).

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 [e-mail] . While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 08/11/2026
• Interview date: 16/11/2026

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

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

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council