Senior Transport Planning Engineer

passion for promoting high standards of sustainable transport in new developments by influencing a wide audience as to the benefits for the people of Suffolk

high level understanding of all aspects of highway design and construction and relevant sections of the Highway Act

significant experience in interpreting complex transport assessments and responding to developers/consultants

capability to represent the team at meetings with internal and external organisations to provide expert advice in area of work, sometimes in challenging circumstances.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile, see below in the 'how to apply' section. 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 Transport Planning Team forms part of the wider Transport Strategy team, helping to deliver growth across Suffolk

This includes, Development Management, ensuring new developments are sustainable in highway terms to support Suffolk’s growth ambitions, securing funding, and the delivery of new transport infrastructure and initiatives, including active travel.

You will be part of a team that works together to provide comments on the suitability of new development in highway terms to local planning authorities.

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 (suffolk.gov.uk) .

Please contact Carl Ashton (He/Him) for a casual conversation. You can contact him by calling 01473 265923 or emailing carl.ashton@suffolk.gov.uk .

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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

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) .