Works Manager

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About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Works Manager to lead the operational delivery of highway works across the county. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of planned, reactive, and emergency highway maintenance and improvement programmes.

As Works Manager, you will provide strategic oversight and day-to-day management of a diverse workforce, overseeing everything from winter maintenance and flooding response to structural repairs and street lighting installation. You will play a key role in ensuring operational resilience, particularly in response to adverse weather events and emergencies, while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

You will deputise for the Highway Operations Manager in strategic forums and public engagements, and work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders to deliver a service that protects and enhances the council’s reputation.

Key Responsibilities
•    Lead and manage operational delivery teams across a wide range of highway works.
•    Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental legislation, and statutory obligations.
•    Oversee emergency response and resilience planning for adverse weather and incidents.
•    Manage budgets, resources, and commercial contracts to ensure value for money.
•    Champion innovation, digital tools, and efficient construction methods.
•    Engage with residents, elected members, and partners to communicate works programmes and respond to service enquiries.

About You:
•    Extensive senior management experience in highways or infrastructure delivery.
•    Proven leadership in high-risk operational environments.
•    Strong knowledge of highways engineering, CDM regulations, and relevant legislation.
•    Excellent planning, programme management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
•    A commitment to health and safety, continuous improvement, and public service values.

Essential Qualifications and Experience
•    Relevant professional qualification or extensive managerial experience in construction/maintenance.
•    Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
•    Demonstrable experience in budget management, emergency response, and operational strategy.

Desirable
•    Membership of professional bodies such as ICE or IHT.
•    Traffic Management Qualification, IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
•    Experience with GIS mapping tools and advanced asset management systems.
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If you are a strategic thinker, a visible leader, and passionate about delivering high-quality public services, we’d love to hear from you!
📅 Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025
📝 Interview Date: Week Commencing 1st December 2025

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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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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

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.