Job Title
Highways Engineer – CMB2097e at Cumberland Council
Overview
Join Cumberland Council as a Highways Engineer. You will lead multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver highway improvement and maintenance works, ensuring the daily functioning of the highway network and coordinating winter maintenance and emergency responses throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage teams delivering highway improvement and maintenance works.
* Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the existing highway network, ensuring smooth and safe functioning.
* Manage winter maintenance activities and coordinate emergency responses across the year.
* Develop and design engineering schemes producing efficient, effective, and safe solutions for Cumberland.
* Work closely with Operations Managers and other teams to meet national policies and contractual commitments.
Qualifications & Experience
* Relevant degree or equivalent, with significant experience in highway maintenance.
* Strong project and financial management skills.
* Knowledge of contract management, HR procedures and industry standards.
* Professional membership and management qualifications desirable.
* Ability to lead teams, liaise with stakeholders and deliver high‑quality service.
Values & Culture
We seek individuals who embody our core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative.
Contact
For more information or to arrange an informal chat, email nick.raymond@cumberland.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer guaranteed interviews to applicants who meet one of the following criteria, provided they demonstrate they meet the essential criteria for the role:
* Disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Under 24 and in or having left care
* Veterans whose last long‑term substantive employer was the armed forces
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We are committed to enhancing diversity and are a proud Disability Confident Leader and Age‑Friendly Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk.
Application & Interview Information
* Closing date: Sunday, 7th December 2025
* Interview date: Monday, 15th December 2025
* Note: this role may close early, subject to demand. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Additional Resources
* Post Specification
* Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology (Government Administration)
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