Senior Highway Inspection Lead – Safety & Maintenance

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi Time Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Framework

Employee Wellbeing Support

Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary

Derbyshire Rewards

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Senior Engineer – Inspection Management to lead highway safety inspections and reactive maintenance across Derbyshire. You will manage inspectors and delivery officers, ensuring inspections meet legal standards, are on schedule, and data quality is maintained.

This senior operational role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in highways maintenance and inspection operations.
• Strong knowledge of inspection policies, health and safety legislation, and CDM regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in asset management systems and mobile data capture.
• Commitment to safety, resilience, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of highway safety inspections and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with inspection policies, CDM regulations, and health and safety legislation.
• Manage inspection records and implement quality assurance frameworks.
• Oversee emergency response and coordinate urgent repairs.
• Supervise and develop a team of inspectors and delivery officers.
• Monitor budgets, track performance, and produce detailed reports for senior stakeholders.
• Liaise with commissioning teams, contractors, and external agencies.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in inspection and maintenance practices.
• Deputise for the Resilience Delivery Manager in strategic forums and public engagements.

Skills

Highways maintenance

Leadership

CDM regulations

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Senior Engineer – Inspection Management to lead highway safety inspections and reactive maintenance across Derbyshire. You will manage inspectors and delivery officers, ensuring inspections meet legal standards, are on schedule, and data quality is maintained.

This senior operational role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.