Engineer (NSIP)
Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- £32,076 to £34,834 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Join us, and let's reimagine the possibilities together.
- Would you like to work in an incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding role delivering Nationally Strategic Infrastructure Projects (NSIP's) in Suffolk?
- Are you passionate about working in a team seeking sustainable engineering solutions.
Your role and responsibilities
As an Engineer, you will provide technical approval and inspection services for NSIP's like Sizewell C. Working closely with Suffolk Highways, internal and external experts and our Planning Team, you'll ensure delivery aligns to the Council's transport policies. Key responsibilities include:- accurately recording technical details and managing legal agreements
- negotiating appropriate technical solutions for road layouts, junctions, drainage etc.
- keeping updated on technical specifications, Construction Design Management (CDM) and health and safety
- assisting in discharging planning requirements.
- level 5/6 qualification or equivalent highway design or delivery experience
- ability to understand and critique plans and technical documents
- desire to expand your engineering knowledge working towards professional qualification
- a strong interest in transport strategy, especially engineering or transport planning
- some understanding of guidance around planning, highway engineering and legal agreements
- strong communication and problem-solving skills.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
You'll work within the Transport Strategy Team, part of the Growth, Highways, and Infrastructure Division of Suffolk County Council (SCC). You'll work with Transport Strategy colleagues, specifically Suffolk Highways, internal and external experts and our Planning Team, to ensure delivery of the Council’s transport policy and a seamless process from pre-application consultations to delivery. The Transport Strategy service is responsible for delivering inclusive growth as it applies to Transport in Suffolk. The group consists of five integrated teams with a head count of approximately 140 responsible for:- transport Strategy, policy development and implementation
- delivery of integrated transport capital schemes from minor to major
- highway development management including nationally significant infrastructure projects. The post is within this team
- delivery of local transport improvement schemes
- delivery of road safety education, training and publicity, and smarter choices.
Please take a look at our Growth, Highways and Infrastructure Directorate's annual plan which gives you information on what projects and areas we are involved with: GHI 3 year plan 2023 - 1 (pagetiger.com)
For more information
Please contact Steve Merry for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 341497 or emailing steven.merry@suffolk.gov.uk
How to applyStep 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Tell us about a time when you had to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to deliver a construction or engineering project. How did you manage different expectations and requirements?
- Give us an example of when you had to explain complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. How did you approach this?
- Can you describe an example of how you have worked within a team to deliver a successful project or service and what did you personally contribute to this success?
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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 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: 11.30pm, 5 November 2024.Interview date: W/C 18 November 2024.
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
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 daysmembership 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).