Senior Engineer (NSIPs & Projects)

An opportunity has arisen to join the Suffolk County Council (SCC) Growth, Highways and Infrastructure directorate as a Senior Engineer, based in Endeavour House, Ipswich. The role will require working in a mixture of office, site and home-based scenarios.
- Do you have experience in highway planning, design and construction?
- Would you like to work in an incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding role delivering Nationally Strategic Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in Suffolk?
- Are you passionate about making a positive difference for the people of Suffolk and our environment?
- Are you able to manage your workload and a small team to ensure key deadlines are met?

Your role and responsibilities
Advance your career and hone your professional skills through hands-on experience in this dynamic role.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your highway engineering and planning expertise by providing specialist knowledge and responding to statutory and non-statutory NSIP consultations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams within SCC and other Local Authorities to review and approve designs, secure Highways Act section 278 and 38 agreements, and ensure holistic highway designs that resolve interdisciplinary tensions.
Leverage your negotiation skills to work closely with developers and consultants, agreeing on technical solutions for road layouts, junction designs, footpaths, cycleways, drainage, and street lighting, while ensuring compliance with national and SCC guidelines.
Additionally, you'll provide highway advice to planning colleagues, contributing to the discharge of planning requirements and further expanding your skillset

You will need, This role is within the Transport Strategy Team, part of the Growth, Highways, and Infrastructure Directorate of SCC. The Transport Strategy service is responsible for delivering Inclusive growth as it applies to Transport in Suffolk. You will also work closely with colleagues in the SCC project management, planning and highways teams who support delivery of NSIPs.
Please take a look at our Growth, Highways and Infrastructure Directorate's 3 year plan which will show you what projects and areas we are involved with GHI 3 year plan 2023 - 1 (pagetiger.com)

Empowering Everyone
We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report, Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. Provide an example of when you had to interpret and apply complex legal documentation, policies, or technical guidance in your work. How did you approach this task, and what challenges did you face?
2. Can you give an instance where you had to explain technical design issues to a non-technical audience? How did you tailor your communication style to ensure understanding?
3. Give an example of when you had to work closely with in-house specialists and external consultants to achieve a project objective. How did you collaborate effectively with different stakeholders?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk

to ideally be an incorporated engineer or have significant experience in a relevant field or project management
- to be experienced in civil engineering, preferably with experience of using highway design guidance such as the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and UK standards
- to be able to demonstrate technical ability and an understanding of the use of plans and drawings
- knowledge of national highway engineering design guidance and specifications
- understanding of Construction Design Management (CDM) and Health and Safety Legislation
- to be passionate about working in a team seeking sustainable engineering solutions
- some knowledge of highway planning particularly with respect to NSIPs would be an advantage.

£38,223-£40,008 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent, This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
plus more!