Highways Network Officer WMF2509e

Connected Local Government; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in Barrow-in-Furness is looking for an experienced Highways Network Officer to lead the Furness Area Highways team. The successful candidate will prepare and process highway improvement projects and provide technical advice on design and maintenance standards. Ideal applicants will have a background in highways, transportation, or construction and exhibit strong communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large public sector organization offering various benefits, including a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Perks and discounts schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in highway, transportation, or construction design.
• Knowledge of local government and customer interaction.
• Awareness of construction contracts and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the Furness Area Highways team.
• Prepare, design and process highway improvement projects.
• Provide technical advice on highways design and maintenance.

Skills

Highway design experience

Transportation knowledge

Construction background

Strong communication skills

Data collection

Job description

About this opportunity

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.

In this role, you will assist in leading the Furness 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.

We are looking for strong communicators, as 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: 16th February 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 23rd February 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.

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