Construction Engineer

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, Suffolk County Council is driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. Join us as a Construction Engineer in the Transport NSIP and Technical Team to support Suffolk’s infrastructure projects, including the Sizewell C development and other nationally significant works.

• Provide technical approval for major infrastructure projects, ensuring roads can be adopted as highways and protecting the Council’s interests.
• Check highway designs for developments to ensure that the proposed layouts and construction of highway improvements and new estate roads comply with SCC guidance.
• Inspect the construction of roads, footways and drainage to confirm compliance with highway construction standards, specifications and design guides.
• Work closely with colleagues across Transport Strategy to deliver seamless processes from consultation to project delivery.
• Negotiate with developers and consultants on technical solutions for road layouts, junctions, footpaths, drainage and street lighting.
• Apply up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation, health and safety, and technical specifications.
• Accurately record technical approval details and support the planning approval process.
• Represent Suffolk County Council at meetings and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, even in complicated and sensitive areas.
• Contribute to projects that improve lives and communities across Suffolk, with opportunities to expand knowledge into active travel and town‑wide transport planning.

• 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 the ability 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.

• 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, including CPD support and professional accreditation.
• A variety of career development opportunities across the organisation.
• Diverse and active staff networks.
• Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day (including part‑time, job sharing, compressed hours, term‑time working, flexitime and hybrid/home working).
• Supportive environment with active staff networks, inclusive culture and a focus on wellbeing.

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.