Resilience Commissioning Lead

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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 network resilience 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 resilience services.
• Apply asset management principles to maintain salt barns, grit bins, and weather stations.
• Manage farmer contractor and snow warden schemes, including recruitment and training.
• Provide specialist advice and support during emergencies and severe weather events.
• Review plant and equipment specifications to ensure service readiness.
• 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, undertake site investigations, 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).
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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.

Apply Now
If you’re passionate about resilience and have the expertise to keep Derbyshire moving during challenging conditions, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and help deliver a safe, reliable highway network for our communities.

📅 Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026
📝 Interview Date: 9th to 13th February

Candidates who have previously applied and were unsuccessful need not reapply.

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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.