Winter Resilience & Highway Commissioning Lead

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Matlock; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi Time Scheme

Generous Annual Leave Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Framework

Employee Wellbeing Support

Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary

Sacrifice Scheme

Derbyshire Rewards

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council in Matlock, Derbyshire is seeking a Resilience Commissioning Lead to manage the strategic commissioning and delivery of winter maintenance and reactive maintenance for the county highways, ensuring safety and reliability during severe weather. You will oversee resilience assets and staffing, contributing to strategic planning that protects residents and supports economic activity.

The role requires experience in highway winter maintenance, asset management, and strong

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Communication

Resilience planning

Contract management

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Derbyshire County Council in Matlock, Derbyshire is seeking a Resilience Commissioning Lead to manage the strategic commissioning and delivery of winter maintenance and reactive maintenance for the county highways, ensuring safety and reliability during severe weather. You will oversee resilience assets and staffing, contributing to strategic planning that protects residents and supports economic activity.

The role requires experience in highway winter maintenance, asset management, and strong