This advert is open to current Suffolk County Council staff only
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change.
As a Senior Engineer you’ll 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, you’ll lead a small, specialist team of engineers and technicians at the forefront of some of the UK’s 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. You’ll be responsible for managing workload, developing talent and maintaining high technical standards whiles managing people issues, ensuring the safe, cost‑effective delivery of developer‑funded highway infrastructure.
Acting as the Highway Authority’s technical voice, you’ll 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. You’ll balance hands‑on 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:
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile, 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 don't 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:
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 John Rozier (he/him), Principal Engineer, or Julia Cox (she/her), Senior Engineer, for a casual conversation.
You can contact them by emailing either john.rozier@suffolk.gov.uk or julia.cox@suffolk.gov.uk
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 (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 our How 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 our guidance for using AI to understand what’s 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 at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412 You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 7 May 2026.
Interview date: 22 May 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
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:
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)
Reimagine the possibilities.
As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.
As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.
By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.
We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.
