Highways Network Officer WMF2263e

LAPV; Kendal; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an experienced Highways Network Officer to lead the South Lakes Area Highways team. The position involves preparing and processing highway improvement projects and providing technical advice on highways standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in highway design and knowledge of local government operations. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave. Closing date for applications is 16/10/2025.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Experience in highways, transportation, or construction design.
• Awareness of construction contracts and highway maintenance activities.
• Ability to work under pressure and be an effective team member.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the South Lakes Area Highways team.
• Prepare, design, and process highway improvement projects.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on highways design standards.

Skills

Highway design

Transportation knowledge

Construction background

Job description

Overview

Westmorland and Furness Council, Highways and Transport service is looking for an experienced, motivated, and friendly individual to join us as Highways Network Officer. We are excited to offer this excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in highways, transportation and construction backgrounds looking to join a large and thriving organisation.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will assist in leading the South Lakes Area Highways team, preparing, designing and processing highway improvement and maintenance projects, as well as undertaking other technical and administrative tasks. This includes carrying out activities relating to surveys, design, specification, and data collection / input.

You will provide technical advice and guidance to colleagues with respect to 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 good 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, essentially acting as Assistant Engineer within the Network Team.

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

Closing date: 16/10/2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below