Senior Construction Engineer

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid working
• Salary: £40,777 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:37 hours per week - flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed term or secondment to 30/6/2027 (secondment cover)

This advert is open to current Suffolk County Council staff only.

We're focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Senior Construction Engineer in the Transport NSIP's and Technical Team you'll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Your role and responsibilities

The Senior Construction Engineer works within a small team managed by a Principal Engineer reporting to the Technical Manager. You will:

• manage a team of engineer's workload and undertake annual reviews on their personal development
• inspect the construction of roads, footways and drainage comply with highway construction standards, specifications and design guides
• arrange and document results of stage inspections and compliance testing for materials and construction
• carry out Adoption inspections and provide recommendations for final adoption and release of Bond, update records and inform organisations of highway adoptions
• take action with developers or their contractors where acceptable standards are not being met.

You will need

• knowledge of all aspects of highway design and construction and relevant sections of Highways Act
• to be able to solve complex and wide-ranging problems and be a confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills
• be able to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). 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.

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.

For more information

Please contact Samantha Harvey for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 341422.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

1. Can you share a time that you've worked with other groups to achieve shared positive outcomes despite different priorities?

2. What is a good example of how you've worked with somebody to understand and respond to their needs?

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.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingrecruitment@suffolk.gov.ukor calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30 pm, 17 September 2025.

Interview date: 24 or 29 September 2025.

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

About Us

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 lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).