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About the RoleWe 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. ________________________________________ Apply Now 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 2025HWJBSApply 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 <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>PLACE1This 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.<ul></ul>

Derbyshire County Council

Works Manager

About the RoleWe are looking for a proactive and experienced Compliance and Works Coordination Manager to lead the compliance, assurance, and works coordination functions within our Highway Operations Service.This role is central to ensuring that all highway activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory obligations and council standards. You will oversee the scheduling and coordination of works to minimise disruption on the network and maximise resource utilisation, while embedding a culture of continuous improvement and operational resilience.You will also play a key role in preparing the service to respond effectively to adverse weather events and emergencies, ensuring that compliance and coordination processes support rapid and safe deployment of resources.Key Responsibilities • Lead the development and monitoring of compliance programmes across highway operations. • Ensure adherence to legislation including LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, WEEE, and hazardous waste regulations. • Oversee the coordination and scheduling of works to optimise delivery and minimise network disruption. • Manage audit plans, incident reviews, and post-event debriefs to embed lessons learned. • Analyse performance data to identify trends and drive service improvements. • Represent the service in strategic forums and coordinate with external stakeholders including utility companies and neighbouring authorities. • Support budget planning and manage resources to deliver compliance and coordination objectives.About You • Proven experience in programme management and coordinating complex works programmes. • Strong understanding of highways legislation, compliance standards, and operational delivery. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to interpret regulations and translate them into practical procedures. • A commitment to health and safety, continuous improvement, and public service values.Essential Qualifications and Experience • Relevant professional qualification or extensive managerial experience in a construction/maintenance setting. • Experience in highways maintenance, legal compliance programmes, and budget/resource planning. • Knowledge of PAS128 standards and utility avoidance practices.Desirable • NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. • Experience in a political or local government environment. • Familiarity with ISO standards and programme management methodologies (e.g. Prince2, APM). ________________________________________ Apply Now! If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for compliance, coordination, and service improvement, we’d love to hear from you. 📅 Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025 📝 Interview Date: Week Commencing 8th December 2025HWJBSApply 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 <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>PLACE1This 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.<ul></ul>

Compliance and Works Coordination Manager

Derbyshire County Council are in the process of recruiting heating / plumbing engineers.Gas qualifications are required, domestic gas qualifications are essential but commercial gas qualifications are preferred. Any recruit would be expected to upgrade their qualifications to commercial as required.All training and testing are funded by the authority and the trainee will be paid for the period of any training.What will I be doing ?<ul><li>Installation of new boilers and associated plant.</li><li>Removal and re-installation of heating systems in DCC properties.</li><li>Respond to breakdowns and repairs.</li><li>Carry out work to attain compliance to regulations.</li></ul>The applicant would be provided with transport. (Not for personal use)What we offer<ul><li>25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays </li><li>Guaranteed incremental pay increases</li><li>Training and development opportunities to help you achieve your goals</li><li>Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Discounts at selected leisure centres</li><li>Comprehensive Wellbeing Package including free eye test, physiotherapy and counselling service</li></ul>The authority also run a banked hours scheme; this allows the engineer to bank a minimum of two hours to a maximum of five hours per week. These hours can be taken as extra leave or be reimbursed at years end (April) as a lump sum at your hourly rate.PPE (personal protective equipment) will be provided.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>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 <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CST1We are accepting CVs for this position so it’s easier than ever to apply! Just click on “Apply for this job”, register and upload your CV.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.<ul></ul>

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