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Transport Planning Engineer
Senior Transport Planning Engineer
Supervisor Level: SCGT34 (£34,434 - £40,777 per annum pro rata)
Location: Hybrid working (Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX)
Hours: 37 hours per week | Flexible working options available
About Suffolk County Council
Suffolk County Council delivers significant investment in the roads network every year, extending and enhancing Suffolk’s transport infrastructure for residents, workers, and businesses. We are committed to providing a forefront service in highways, transport and planning, ensuring Suffolk remains connected and sustainable for the future.
The Role
Join our dynamic Transport Planning Team as a Transport Planning Engineer. This opportunity will see you play a pivotal role in shaping Suffolk’s future growth, balancing development with sustainable transport solutions. You will:
Core Responsibilities
- Lead transport planning consultations on behalf of the Local Highway Authority, advising on transport policies, schemes, and interventions for new development.
- Engage with developers, national and local planning authorities to agree high-quality, implementable design principles that advance both economic growth and infrastructure improvements.
- Assess planning applications, ensuring they align with national and local transport policy priorities while contributing to more accessible, inclusive communities.
- Support the development of town-wide and strategic transport plans in collaboration with colleagues, identifying innovative solutions that enhance connectivity and foster long-term sustainable mobility.
- Advocate for active travel objectives, such as improved pedestrian and cycle routes, while securing funding for major transport infrastructure projects.
Key Requirements
To succeed in this role, we require:
- Passion for promoting high standards of sustainable transport in new developments, including knowledge of high-standard accessibility and highway safety.
- Strong understanding of highway design principles and relevant sections of the Highway Act, including navigation of section 106 agreements.
- Confident representative skills to provide expert advice at internal and external meetings, particularly in challenging or contentious situations.
- Relevant professional background in highway planning, transport engineering, or development planning (melioration and demotion processes qualifications would be advantageous).
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(A full list of essential and desirable criteria can be found in the Job and Person Profile, available in the ‘How to Apply’ section.)
Why Join Us?
The Team
Our Transport Planning Team is integral to Suffolk’s Transport Strategy, driving both urban and rural areas forward with data-led decisions. We balance fast-track development with sustainable impacts, providing crucial expertise to local planning authorities while delivering clean, long-lasting infrastructure solutions.
Our Commitment to Empowerment & Inclusion
We embrace diversity and innovation as core values. Regardless of background (including gender, race, age, neurodiversity, carer status or disability), we:
- Celebrate and respect unique perspectives.
- Actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups (see our full Workforce Equality Report).
- Provide enablers to flourish within our organisation.
Perks & Benefits
As part of Suffolk County Council, you’ll enjoy:
- Reduce-to-fit working options (flexibility from day one).
- 29 days holiday (pro-rata) + paid UK bank holidays + 2 volunteering days.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Performance-related pay progression and an annual cost-of-living increase.
- Career development opportunities, bespoke training, mentorship and levy-funded qualifications.
- Healthcare vouchers, lifestyle benefits, discounts on Alto Wellbeing services and transport subsidies.
- Active staff networks fostering creativity and collaboration.
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How to Apply
Applications close 11.30pm, July 13th, 2026 Interviews: Week commencing July 27th, 2026
Next Steps
- Download the Job and Person Profile (Word) and read carefully.
- Click [Apply Now] (link omitted) to begin your online application.
- Upload:
- A supporting statement (max 400 words per question, following our template) answering:
- How have you collaborated with stakeholders (e.g., developers, internal teams) to resolve a complex issue?
- Provide an example of technical analysis (e.g., transport assessments, data) informing a decision.
- Give an instance where you’ve improved accessibility, inclusion, or sustainable travel.
- A CV (without personal identifications).
- A supporting statement (max 400 words per question, following our template) answering:
Need Support?
- Reasonable adjustments: Contact recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412.
- Informal chat: Спокоейся (Ben Chester, 01473 260433, Ben.chester@suffolk.gov.uk).
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