Development Management Officer - Highways WMF3180e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Discount schemes

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a proactive Development Management Officer - Highways to join the Highway Development and Adoptions Team. The post supports major place-based programmes in Barrow, delivering resilience and infrastructure improvements across the area.

You will lead on highways development management, preparing technical responses, advising on mitigation measures and securing Section 106 contributions to fund resilience schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Strong understanding of highway mechanisms, Traffic Management and Active Travel requirements.
• Experience preparing statutory planning consultations.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications and enquiries that affect highways and provide Local Highway Authority responses.
• Review Transport Statements, Transport Assessments and Travel Plans and monitor development site implementation.
• Negotiate mitigation, financial contributions and infrastructure improvements including Section 106/278 drafting and management.
• Provide technical advice on highway policy, guidance, legislation and sustainable drainage.
• Engage with communities, partners, technical groups and elected members to promote collaboration.

Skills

Highways knowledge

Traffic Management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Development Management Officer - Highways WMF3180e

Job description

Location: Barrow in Furness
Contract Type: Temporary for 36 months

About this opportunity

Westmorland & Furness Council is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Development Management Officer - Highways to join our Highway Development and Adoptions Team

The post directly supports the delivery of major place-based programmes in Barrow, including Brilliant Barrow and Barrow Rising, contributing to long-term regeneration, resilience, and infrastructure improvement across the area.

This role supports the Council's range of highway development management functions, including:

• Assessing planning applications and enquiries that affect highways, providing formal Local Highway Authority responses.
• Reviewing Transport Statements, Transport Assessments and Travel Plans and monitoring implementation on development sites.
• Negotiate mitigation measures, financial contributions and infrastructure improvements, including supporting Section 106 and Section 278 drafting and management.
• Provide technical advice on highway policy, guidance, legislation and sustainable highway drainage.
• Engage with communities, partners, technical groups and elected members to promote collaborative working.

You will lead on specialist areas depending on experience- such as highways in new developments, or stakeholder engagement. A key part of the role involves preparing technical responses, advising on mitigation measures, and helping secure Section 106 contributions and funding for resilience improvements.

Who we are looking for…

You will be an experienced and motivated highway or civil engineering professional with:

• A relevant degree or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Strong understanding of highway mechanisms, Traffic Management and Active Travel requirements.
• Experience in preparing statutory planning consultations.
• Experience working with multi-agency partners and leading technical or community task groups.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and produce clear written and verbal reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Desirable:

• Experience using AutoCAD and GIS software.

Essential:

• Valid driving licence (regular site visits required).

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: 29/11/2026

Interview date: 08/12/2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

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.