Resilience Commissioning Lead (Full Time)

Environment Journal; East Midlands; À distance; GBP 46 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexi Time

Annual Leave

LGPS Pension

Wellbeing & Counselling

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Rewards Programme

Résumé du poste

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Resilience Commissioning Lead to oversee strategic commissioning of winter maintenance and reactive maintenance services for the county’s highway network. The role focuses on safeguarding safety, reliability, and resilience during severe weather and emergencies.

You will manage resilience-related assets, supervise staffing resources, and contribute to planning that protects residents and economic activity.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing or commissioning highways winter maintenance services.
• Strong understanding of asset management principles and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, interpret financial data, and identify funding opportunities.
• Resilient and proactive, with the ability to work under pressure during adverse events.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Local Highway Commissioner in commissioning winter maintenance and reactive maintenance services.
• Apply asset management principles to maintain grit bins, and weather stations.
• Provide specialist advice and support during emergencies and severe weather events.
• Monitor service performance and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Deputise for the Local Highway Commissioner in strategic forums and partnership meetings.
• Take ownership of technical enquiries and develop solutions.

Connaissances

Highways winter maintenance

Asset management

Budget & financial data

Stakeholder engagement

Resilience & emergency response

Formation

Civil engineering qualification OR substantial relevant experience

ICE/CIHT/other professional institution membership (Desirable)

Outils

Contractor management

Description du poste

Jobs

Resilience Commissioning Lead

Salary

Grade 12 £45,899 - £49,507 per annum

Expires

01/11/2026

Location

Derbyshire, Derbyshire

Job Type

Full Time

Keep Derbyshire Moving: Resilience Commissioning Lead

Are you ready to play a vital role in safeguarding Derbyshire’s highways during winter and emergency events? We’re looking for an experienced Resilience Commissioning Lead to support the strategic commissioning and management of the Council’s winter maintenance service and reactive maintenance activities.

This is a key role ensuring the county’s highway network remains safe, reliable, and prepared for severe weather and exceptional events. You’ll manage resilience-related assets, oversee critical staffing resources, and contribute to strategic planning that protects residents and supports economic activity.

About the Role

• Assist the Local Highway Commissioner in commissioning winter maintenance and reactive maintenance services.
• Apply asset management principles to maintain grit bins, and weather stations.
• Provide specialist advice and support during emergencies and severe weather events.
• Monitor service performance and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Deputise for the Local Highway Commissioner in strategic forums and partnership meetings.
• Take ownership of technical enquiries and develop solutions.

About You

• Significant experience in managing or commissioning highways winter maintenance services.
• Strong understanding of asset management principles and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, interpret financial data, and identify funding opportunities.
• Resilient and proactive, with the ability to work under pressure during adverse events.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline) or substantial relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in highways maintenance, specifically winter and resilience operations.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, suppliers, and volunteer groups.

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional institution (ICE, IHE, CIHT).
• Management or project management qualification.
• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH).

Support & Benefits:

• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part‑time employees), subject to service needs.
• Generous Annual Leave Scheme: Ensures a healthy work‑life balance.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Provides financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in‑house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Electric/Plug‑in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encourages environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 9th November 2026

Company: Derbyshire County Council

Salary: Grade 12 £45,899 - £49,507 per annum

Location: Derbyshire, Derbyshire

Sector: Highways

Sector: Fleet and Waste Management

Job Role: Specialist