Highways Network Engineer - WMF2169e

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Job details

Job reference REQ Date posted 25/07/2025 Application closing date 25/08/2025 Location: Kendal, Penrith or Barrow Salary: £45,091 - £46,142 Contract Type: Permanent Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time

Location: Kendal, Penrith or Barrow
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Drainage Engineer to join our Highways Operations Team. This role is crucial to the delivery of our highway's drainage programme and the long-term maintenance of our drainage infrastructure. You will take a leading role in managing the gully cleansing programme, addressing drainage defects, and supporting the introduction and use of digital asset management systems. The role also involves working closely with contractors, ensuring adherence to service standards, and assisting the Council in meeting its statutory responsibilities under the Highways Act. Your contribution will support the implementation of our Gully Cleaning and Maintenance Code of Practice, while improving our ability to monitor drainage asset conditions and respond effectively to flooding risks.

Who we are looking for

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the resilience and effectiveness of our highway network. It represents an investment in frontline capacity and digital innovation, helping to relieve pressure on existing teams and improve service delivery across the board. You'll have the chance to develop your technical skills, build experience in the use of digital systems, and contribute to a forward-thinking service committed to long-term improvement. Additionally, the role supports out-of-hours and winter maintenance duties, providing further variety and experience. If you are ready to take on a vital role that supports communities, infrastructure, and your professional development, we welcome your application.

What we can 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 perks and discounts. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits Careers(westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

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Application and Interview information

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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We aim to improve workforce diversity to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and 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 those in care or care-experienced under 24 years old who meet the essential criteria for the role.