Streetworks Compliance Officer

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kendal is seeking a Streetworks Compliance Officer to oversee streetworks compliance and statutory obligations. The role involves ensuring that all highway activities are well-planned and coordinated, providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues, and facilitating communication with contractors and utility companies. Candidates should have experience in streetworks compliance and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to community safety and infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing streetworks compliance and statutory duties.
• Ability to provide technical advice and guidance.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee streetworks compliance and ensure legal responsibilities are met.
• Coordinate, plan, and monitor highway activities.
• Act as a point of contact for utility companies and contractors.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference REQ00000019384 Date posted 23/12/2025 Application closing date 18/01/2026 Location KENDAL Salary £36,363 - £37,280 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Streetworks Compliance Officer - WMF2520e

Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

The Streetworks Compliance Officer role within the Highways Service plays a vital part in managing and overseeing streetworks compliance and statutory duties across Westmorland and Furness. The postholder will ensure the authority meets all legal and regulatory responsibilities relating to the coordination, approval, and monitoring of works carried out on the public highway. This includes ensuring that all streetworks and highway activities are properly planned, authorised, and coordinated to reduce congestion, improve safety, and minimise disruption to road users, residents, and local communities.

The role involves providing specialist technical advice, guidance, and support to colleagues across the highways service, helping to ensure consistent and compliant approaches to streetworks management. The Streetworks Compliance Officer will also act as a key point of contact and interface with utility companies, contractors, elected members, and the public, supporting effective communication, resolving issues, and promoting collaborative working to achieve timely and efficient delivery of works on the highway.

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)

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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.

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