Highway Network Engineer - WMF2495e

The Cumbria County Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Highways Network Engineer to lead the Furness area Highways team. The ideal candidate will manage improvement projects, assist in technical advice, and contribute innovative ideas while ensuring high standards. Applicants should possess significant experience in highway and transportation design. This opportunity offers a full-time permanent role with competitive benefits and support for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Variety of perks and discount schemes

Qualifications

• Significant experience in highway, transportation, or construction design is essential.
• Sound knowledge of local government and construction contracts.
• Familiarity with highway maintenance activities and national design standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the Highways team.
• Manage and process highway improvement projects.
• Undertake inventory collection and surveys.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical advice expertise

Project management

Teamwork

Innovation and motivation

Education

Experience in highway, transportation, or construction design

Job description

Job Details

Location: Barrow in Furness
Contract Type: Permanent
Basis: Full-time
Contractual hours: 37
Salary: £45,091-£46,142

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council, Highways and Transport service, is hiring a Highways Network Engineer. This is a secondment opportunity and an excellent step for candidates with experience in highways, transportation, and construction backgrounds who want to join a large, thriving organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in leading the Furness area Highways team, managing, preparing, designing, and processing highway improvement and maintenance projects, and undertaking inventory collection. Carry out activities relating to surveys, design, specification, data collection, and input.

Who we are looking for…

Strong communicators who can provide technical advice and guidance on specifications, standards for highway design and maintenance, and the application of legislation, regulation, policy, and principles to both internal and external Council customers. Candidates should have significant experience in highway, transportation, or construction design, sound knowledge of local government, and familiarity with construction contracts, highway maintenance activities, and national design standards. Winter Maintenance experience is desirable but not required; full training and support will be provided. Candidates must work well under pressure, be effective team members, and drive innovation and motivation throughout the team and service.

What can we offer you!

Competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a variety of perks and discount schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council, visit our Careers site.

Attachments

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview Information

Application closing date: 25/01/2026
Interview date: W/C 02/02/2026

Both in‑person and virtual interviews are operating. Interview details such as venue and timings will be shared with successful candidates after shortlisting. We are happy to discuss adjustments or concerns.

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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We support a diversity of workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from all, and we promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans, and to those in care or care-experienced and under 24 who meet the essential criteria for the role.