Works Manager

Connected Local Government; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in East Midlands seeks a dynamic Works Manager to oversee the operational delivery of highway works. Key responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior management experience in highways, strong knowledge of legislation, and excellent planning skills. This role offers a generous benefits package, including a flexi-time scheme, annual leave scheme, and wellbeing support options.

Benefits

Flexi Time Scheme

Generous Annual Leave Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Framework

Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Derbyshire Rewards

Qualifications

• Extensive senior management experience in highways or infrastructure delivery.
• Proven leadership in high-risk operational environments.
• Demonstrable experience in budget management and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational delivery teams for highway works.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental legislation.
• Oversee budgets and manage commercial contracts for value.
• Engage with residents and stakeholders regarding works programmes.

Skills

Highways engineering knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Planning and program management

Health and safety commitment

Education

Relevant professional qualification in construction/maintenance

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Tools

GIS mapping tools

Job description

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.

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 are a strategic thinker, aైదరాబాద్ leader, and passionate about delivering high‑quality public services, we’d love to hear from you!

📅 Closingбаче Date: Sunday 1st February 2026

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