Senior Engineer - Inspection Management

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Ensure Accuracy and Safety: Senior Engineer – Inspection Management

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer – Inspection Management to lead the delivery of highway safety inspections and reactive maintenance across Derbyshire. This role is critical to ensuring the network remains safe, compliant, and supported by accurate, high-quality data.

You will manage a team of inspectors and delivery officers, oversee inspection regimes, and maintain robust quality assurance processes. Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and external partners, you’ll ensure inspections are completed on schedule, defects are addressed promptly, and inspection records meet legal standards.

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

Key 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.

About You
• 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.

Essential Qualifications and Experience
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience managing inspection regimes and reactive maintenance workstreams.
• Strong understanding of legal processes related to public liability claims.

Desirable
• Membership of professional institutions (e.g., CIHT, ICE, IHE).
• Health and Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH).
• Experience in policy development and emergency response coordination.
• Familiarity with the Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure Code of Practice.
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Please note that the base location may be subject to change following discussions with the successful candidate so please consider this when applying for this role

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 ready to lead the delivery of inspection and maintenance services that keep Derbyshire’s roads safe and compliant, we’d love to hear from you!

📅 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.