Highways Licensing Inspector (Redeployment 24567)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Phoenix House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5NP or Halesworth Service Delivery Centre Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8EN or RoughamHighways Depot Rougham Suffolk IP30 9ND hybrid working
• Salary: 34434 3.3% agreed pay rise per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

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

At Suffolk County Council were 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 Highways Licensing Inspectorin the Licensing and Enforcement team youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

This is a diverse and hands-on role that puts you at the heart of managing and protecting Suffolks highway network. As a Highway Licensing Inspector youll spend time both in the office and out on site assessing and inspecting a wide range of applications that affect the highway from skips scaffolding and pavement cafés to vehicle accesses utility cabinets and specialist highway signage. Working across Suffolk youll investigate proposals inspect completed works and ensure that activities on the highway meet the required safety design and legislative standards.

Youll work closely with residents businesses developers utility providers district and borough councils providing expert advice and finding practical solutions that balance the needs of customers with the safe and efficient operation of the highway network. Whether youre assessing a new vehicle access inspecting a pavement licence reviewing signage proposals or helping resolve licensing infringements youll play an important role in keeping Suffolks roads and public spaces safe accessible and well managed.

Alongside your inspection and assessment duties youll support enforcement activities using your communication and negotiation skills to educate customers resolve issues and ensure compliance with highway legislation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied workload independent decision making and seeing the direct impact of their work on local communities every day.

You will need

• A high level of autonomy during the normal day to day working around the county and carrying out various site visits and inspections
• Good knowledge and experience in the application of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016
• Good knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation including the Highway Actparticularly in a licensing or enforcement capacity
• Experience and ability to provide comprehensive advice to a range of customer enquiries and advise on works
• Knowledge experience and ability to work safelyon live carriageways.

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

We are a small friendly team which comprises of both Highway Licensing Officers and Highway Licensing Inspectors. The Highway Licensing Team forms part of the wider Highway Regulation team consisting of 30 colleagues and we work together to support each other and provide the best service possible for both internal and external partners.

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 ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Ralph Butcher for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing .

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 statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof theJPP.

• You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

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.

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills experience and ideas. If used inappropriately your application may not be processed. Please read ourguidance for using AI to understand whats acceptable.

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 6 September 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