Construction Engineer
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,366 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 19415 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- £33,366 - £39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Suffolk County Council is different. We're a modern, flexible, and forward-thinking organisation that's constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. As a Construction Engineer with us, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is nurtured, and your work makes a tangible difference. Ready to reimagine what your career could be?
Your role and responsibilities
The Engineers work within a small managed by a Senior Engineer reporting to the Principal Engineer (Construction). You will:
- 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 comply with highway construction standards, specifications and design guides
- arrange and document results of stage inspections and compliance testing for materials and construction
- liaise with all departments regarding adoptions of highway as part of new developments
- represent the County Council at external meetings, sometimes in complicated and sensitive areas.
You will need
- appreciation of aspects of highway design and construction with regard to housing developments
- ability to solve complex and wide ranging problems and be a confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills
- to be able to manage your workload and ensure key deadlines are met
- to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
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
The Transport Strategy team is part of the Strategic Development division, helping to deliver growth in Suffolk. The team is responsible for:
- developing transport policy, including the Local Transport Plan
- securing funding, and the delivery of new transport infrastructure and initiatives
- development management, ensuring new developments are sustainable in highway terms to support Suffolk’s growth ambitions.
We will give you the chance to learn about highway matters in relation to development with opportunities to gain knowledge into active travel and town wide transport planning. Also opportunities to develop your career in an exciting and fast moving industry.
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 Samantha Harvey for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 341422.
How to apply
Step 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.
1. Tell us about a time when you identified an opportunity to improve a process or system. What did you do, and what was the result?
2. Give an example of how you’ve contributed to promoting health and safety to your workplace. What specific actions did you take?
3. Tell us about a time when you collaborated with colleagues across different teams or departments. What was your approach, and what did you learn from the experience?
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.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
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: 22 June 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 30 June 2025.
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 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
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).
- £33,366 - £39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Suffolk County Council is different. We're a modern, flexible, and forward-thinking organisation that's constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. As a Construction Engineer with us, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is nurtured, and your work makes a tangible difference. Ready to reimagine what your career could be?
Your role and responsibilities
The Engineers work within a small managed by a Senior Engineer reporting to the Principal Engineer (Construction). You will:
- 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 comply with highway construction standards, specifications and design guides
- arrange and document results of stage inspections and compliance testing for materials and construction
- liaise with all departments regarding adoptions of highway as part of new developments
- represent the County Council at external meetings, sometimes in complicated and sensitive areas.
You will need
- appreciation of aspects of highway design and construction with regard to housing developments
- ability to solve complex and wide ranging problems and be a confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills
- to be able to manage your workload and ensure key deadlines are met
- to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
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
The Transport Strategy team is part of the Strategic Development division, helping to deliver growth in Suffolk. The team is responsible for:
- developing transport policy, including the Local Transport Plan
- securing funding, and the delivery of new transport infrastructure and initiatives
- development management, ensuring new developments are sustainable in highway terms to support Suffolk’s growth ambitions.
We will give you the chance to learn about highway matters in relation to development with opportunities to gain knowledge into active travel and town wide transport planning. Also opportunities to develop your career in an exciting and fast moving industry.
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 Samantha Harvey for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 341422.
How to apply
Step 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.
1. Tell us about a time when you identified an opportunity to improve a process or system. What did you do, and what was the result?
2. Give an example of how you’ve contributed to promoting health and safety to your workplace. What specific actions did you take?
3. Tell us about a time when you collaborated with colleagues across different teams or departments. What was your approach, and what did you learn from the experience?
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.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
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: 22 June 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 30 June 2025.
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 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
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).
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