Highway Network Engineer Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Job Reference: REQ00000018228
Date Posted: 17/04/2025
Application Closing Date: 29/06/2025
Location: Kendal
Salary: £43,693 – £44,711
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Position: Full-time

Highways Network Engineer – WMF2008e

Location: South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal LA9 4DQ
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Role

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Highways and Transport service is seeking an experienced, motivated, and friendly individual to join our team as a Highways Network Engineer. This exciting opportunity is perfect for candidates with a background in highways, transportation, or construction who are eager to contribute to a large and dynamic organisation.

As a Highways Network Engineer, you will play a key role in managing and delivering highway improvement and maintenance projects. Your responsibilities will include overseeing surveys, design, specifications, and data collection. You’ll also support the South Lakes Area Highways team in preparing and processing projects to improve and maintain local road networks.

You’ll be responsible for offering technical advice and guidance to colleagues regarding highways design and maintenance standards. Additionally, you’ll advise both internal and external customers on legislation, policy, regulations, and principles relating to highways.

This role requires experience in highway, transportation, or construction design, as well as knowledge of local government processes and customer relations. A solid understanding of construction contracts, highway maintenance activities, and national design standards is essential. You’ll need to be able to work under pressure, manage budgets, and be an effective team member.

Experience with Winter Maintenance is a plus, as you will also assist with Winter Maintenance activities.

If you’re looking for your next challenge and have a passion for public service, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

At Westmorland and Furness Council, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave allowance
• Access to various perks and discount schemes

To learn more about what we offer and life at Westmorland and Furness Council, please visit our Careers site:
Our Benefits | Careers

Interested? Here’s How to Apply

For more details on the responsibilities and essential criteria for this role, please view the following attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Closing Date: 29/06/2025

We conduct both in-person and virtual interviews. Once you’re invited to interview, we’ll discuss your preferences, and we are happy to accommodate any necessary adjustments.

Sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa

Westmorland and Furness Council can now sponsor Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. For more information on eligibility, please visit the UK Government website:
Skilled Worker Visa: Eligible Occupations and Codes

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Westmorland and Furness Council welcomes applications from all individuals and promotes an inclusive and supportive culture.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this role. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and care-experienced individuals under 24 who meet the essential criteria.

If this opportunity excites you, we look forward to receiving your application!