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 willtake 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 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
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Justin Denny on Justin.Denny@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 25/08/2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
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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.
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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