Infrastructure Planning

2 weeks ago

Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Westmorland and Furness Council Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

We're Hiring: Join Our Infrastructure Planning Team

Location:
Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Penrith, or hybrid working

Contract
: Permanent, full-time (part-time considered)

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transport and infrastructure? Want to make a real difference in how people live, work, and travel across Westmorland and Furness?

We're expanding our Infrastructure Planning team and currently recruiting for two exciting roles:

Programme Lead – Infrastructure Planning

Lead the way on major transport programmes that support our Local Transport Plan and the Cumbria Transport Infrastructure Plan. You'll provide strategic direction, manage high-impact projects, and work closely with stakeholders, elected members, and consultants to secure funding and deliver results.

Infrastructure Planning Officer

Play a key role in developing transport strategies and infrastructure proposals. You'll lead projects, engage with partners, and help shape policies that support economic growth, sustainability, and connectivity across the region.

Why Join Us?

Our team is at the heart of delivering sustainable transport solutions—from supporting spatial planning and economic development to advising on major cross-discipline projects like
Team Barrow
. Whether you're an experienced leader or an emerging professional, there's a place for you here.

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience in transport planning, appraisal, town planning, or project management
  • A relevant degree-level qualification
  • A collaborative mindset and a drive to make a difference

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.
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Would you like to find out more?

Full details of these vacancies can be found on our careers website under Planning Transport & Highways. Find a job | Careers

Application and Interview information

Closing date: Friday 19 December 2025

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