Senior Engineer (Redeployment 23101)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX Hybrid working
• Salary: 40777 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 Hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent X 2 posts

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

At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Senior Engineer youll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As Senior Engineer youll lead a small specialist team of engineers and technicians at the forefront of some of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects and a range of nationally significant development consent order (DCO) schemes. Your role involves technical approval and inspection of projects including EA1 and EA3 offshore windfarms Lionlink Sealink and National Grid projects Norwich to Tilbury and Bramford to Twinstead. Youll be responsible for managing workload developing talent and maintaining high technical standards whiles managing people issues ensuring the safe costeffective delivery of developerfunded highway infrastructure. Acting as the Highway Authoritys technical voice youll oversee the approval and inspection of new highways negotiate and advise on section 38 and 278 agreements and shape highway mitigation proposals from early planning through to adoption including to Sizewell C. Youll balance handson technical scrutiny with leadership responsibilities supporting recruitment undertaking PDRs mentoring staff and representing the authority confidently at meetings with developers stakeholders and the public. This is a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence the quality safety and sustainability of highways that support major growth across the county.

You will need

• a strong engineering background with substantial experience in highway design technical approval and inspection of complex schemes including section 38 and 278 agreements
• proven ability to lead manage and develop a small professional team including setting priorities carrying out PDRs and supporting training and development
• indepth knowledge of highways legislation design standards construction design and management and health and safety requirements with confidence interpreting legal and technical documentation
• experience working within the planning and DCO environment providing clear technical advice managing conditions and engaging with developers consultants and stakeholders
• excellent communication and problemsolving skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly and represent the Highway Authority at meetings and public forums.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob 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 dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

This post is within the Transport Strategy Team part of the Growth Highways and Infrastructure Division of Suffolk County Council. The Transport Strategy service is responsible for delivering Inclusive growth as it applies to Transport in Suffolk. The group consists five integrated teams:

• Transport Strategy policy development and implementation.
• Delivery of integrated transport capital schemes from minor to major.
• Highway development management including nationally significant infrastructure projects. This post is within this team.
• Delivery of local transport improvement schemes.
• Delivery of road safety education training and publicity and smarter choices.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were 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 John Rozier (he/him) Principal Engineer or Julia Cox (she/her) Senior Engineer for a casual conversation. You can contact them by emailing either or

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 theSupporting Statement template (Word).

1. Tell us about a time you worked with developers consultants or partner organisations to negotiate highway layout mitigation or adoption standards. How did you balance competing priorities

2. Tell us about a time you represented your organisation at meetings with stakeholders the public or senior partners on a sensitive transport or highways issue. How did you prepare and communicate

3. Give an example of how you managed multiple projects or approvals to demanding deadlines while maintaining accurate records and attention to detail. How did you stay organised and in control

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 ourHow to Apply page.

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Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator. You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date:11.30pm 29 April 2026.

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