WestMorland and Furness Council

Streetworks Compliance Officer

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.

Who we are looking for…

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)

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 Michael Clark: [email protected] 

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 30th April 2026

Interview date: W/C 11th May 2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected] 

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

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.