Highway Network Engineer - WMF2495e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Barrow-in-Furness seeks an experienced Highways Network Engineer to lead their highways team and manage improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in highways or construction design, with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers various benefits, including a competitive pension and an enhanced leave allowance. Apply now to take the next step in your career within a thriving organization.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Significant experience in highway, transportation, or construction design.
• Sound knowledge of relevant local government processes.
• Experience of dealing with customers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Furness area Highways team in project management.
• Prepare and process highway improvement and maintenance projects.
• Provide technical advice on highways design and maintenance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of local government

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork and motivation

Job description

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 careerstep 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.

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.

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)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.

Closing date: 25/01/2026