Construction Engineer

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, at Suffolk County Council we're driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That's why, when you join us as a Construction Engineer, you'll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities Join our Transport NSIP and Technical Team, where you'll play a vital role in shaping Suffolk's infrastructure, including the Sizewell C development and other nationally significant infrastructure projects. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team, ensuring technical approval and inspection of highway improvements. Your key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical approval for major infrastructure projects, ensuring roads can be adopted as highways and protecting the Council's interests.
• Checking highway designs for developments to ensure that the proposed layouts and construction of highway improvements and new estate roads comply with SCC guidance
• Inspecting the construction of roads, footways and drainage comply with highway construction standards, specifications and design guides
• Working closely with colleagues across Transport Strategy to deliver seamless processes from consultation to project delivery.
• Negotiating with developers and consultants on technical solutions for road layouts, junctions, footpaths, drainage, and street lighting.
• Applying up-to-date knowledge of legislation, health and safety, and technical specifications.
• Accurately recording technical approval details and supporting the planning approval process.
• Representing Suffolk County Council at meetings and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, sometimes in complicated and sensitive areas., Flexible Working: Options include part-time, job sharing, compressed hours, term-time working, flexitime and hybrid/home working.
• Supportive Environment: Active staff networks, inclusive culture, and a focus on wellbeing.
• Career Development: Accessible career paths, CPD support, and professional accreditation.
• Values-Driven: We live our
values and , shaping how we work and serve Suffolk.
• Impact: Be part of projects that improve lives and communities across Suffolk, with the chance to learn about highway matters in relation to development with opportunities to expand knowledge into active travel and town wide transport planning.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the 'How to apply' section towards the bottom of this advert. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team The Transport Strategy team is part of the Strategic Development division, helping to deliver growth in Suffolk. The team is responsible for:
• Developing transport policy, including the Local Transport Plan
• Securing funding, and the delivery of new transport infrastructure and initiatives
• Development management, ensuring new developments are sustainable in highway terms to support Suffolk's growth ambitions.
We will offer you
• Opportunity to develop career in an exciting and fast-moving industry
• The chance to learn about highway matters in relation to development with opportunities to expand knowledge into active travel and town wide transport planning. We have a structure that facilitates career opportunities., Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the .
Give an example of how you have managed and prioritised your own workload to meet competing deadlines. How did you ensure key milestones were achieved? Describe a situation where you demonstrated a strong commitment to health and safety on a construction or operational site. What actions did you take? Tell us about a time when you adapted your communication style to suit different audiences, such as technical specialists, contractors, or members of the public. What did you learn from this? 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. For guidance on completing your application, please see our ., 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

You'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, contribute to high-profile projects, and make a meaningful impact on Suffolk's communities. We support your professional development with regular learning opportunities and encourage innovation and creative problem-solving. You will need
• Relevant Level 5/6 qualification or considerable highway design experience.
• Commitment to our
values and to promoting sustainable transport.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with a variety of audiences and be able to solve complex and wide-ranging problems.
• Experience in transport strategy, engineering, and (ideally) construction site work.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, technical frameworks, and local government.
• Ability to manage your own time and work collaboratively.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
  
  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