Highway Network Engineer - WMF2495e

Connected Local Government; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK seeks a Highways Network Engineer to lead the Furness area Highways team and manage highway improvement and maintenance projects. Candidates should have significant experience in highways, transportation, or construction design, along with strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive pension scheme and other benefits. If you're passionate about highways and looking for your next challenge, apply before the closing date of 25/01/2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in highway, transportation, or construction design.
• Sound knowledge of local government and customer interactions.
• Awareness of construction contracts and national design standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the Furness area Highways team.
• Manage and prepare highway improvement and maintenance projects.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues on specifications and standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of highways design

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

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 the Apply Now link below.

Closing date: 25/01/2026