Assets and Infrastructure Manager

Grade 13 Resources and Waste Service Place Directorate

Shape the Future of Derbyshire's Waste Infrastructure

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Assets and Infrastructure Manager to lead the strategic management and development of a significant portfolio of operational waste assets.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the long-term planning, maintenance and development of infrastructure that underpins essential public services across Derbyshire. You will play a key role in ensuring our waste facilities remain safe, compliant, resilient and fit for future generations, while helping the Council respond to changing legislation, emerging technologies and environmental challenges.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Resources and Waste, you will lead a small specialist team and work closely with senior managers, elected members, consultants, contractors, regulators and government bodies. You will be responsible for developing and delivering long-term asset management programmes, overseeing major capital investment projects, managing former landfill liabilities and providing expert advice to support strategic decision-making.

About You

We are looking for a confident and commercially aware leader who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery.

You will bring:

• Significant experience of asset, infrastructure, engineering, construction, property or environmental management.
• Experience of developing and implementing long-term asset management strategies and maintenance programmes.
• A track record of delivering capital projects and managing significant budgets.
• Strong commercial and contract management skills.
• The ability to interpret complex technical information and turn it into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams.

Experience within waste management is desirable but we welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience from other infrastructure, engineering, utilities, construction, estates or regulated operational environments.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Derbyshire's waste infrastructure at a time of significant change within the environmental and resources sector.

You'll work on:

• Long-term infrastructure planning.
• Capital investment programmes.
• Service modernisation initiatives.
• Environmental risk management.
• Strategic asset development.
• Climate change and sustainability challenges.

In return, you'll join a supportive organisation committed to public service, professional development and continuous improvement.

If you are motivated by delivering tangible improvements, managing complex infrastructure and making a lasting impact on public services, we would like to hear from you.

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing 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.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more

Provisional Interview Date: 6 August 2026 

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.