Senior Transport Planning Engineer

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, hybrid working
• Salary: £42,123 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, at Suffolk County Council we are driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as a Senior Transport Planning Engineer, you will be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping how Suffolk grows and develops. As a Senior Transport Planning Engineer, you will be at the forefront of responding to major planning proposals, working closely with developers, local planning authorities, consultants and colleagues to ensure new developments are designed with safe, sustainable and efficient transport networks at their heart. You will use your expertise in highways and transport planning to secure infrastructure improvements that mitigate the impact of growth, enhance accessibility for communities and support the delivery of Suffolk’s transport ambitions. Alongside contributing to town-wide transport plans and identifying innovative solutions to local transport challenges, you will lead and develop a team of Transport Planning Engineers and Technicians, helping them to thrive and achieve their potential. This is a varied and influential role where you will negotiate positive outcomes, provide expert advice on complex transport matters and make a tangible difference to the future of Suffolk’s places and communities.

You will need

• 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 team

• 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.

Empowering Everyone

We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are 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)

For more information

Please contact Carl Ashton (He/Him) for a casual conversation. You can contact him by calling 01473 265923 or emailing: [email protected]

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 a supporting statement answering 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 when you were involved in a complex planning proposal and identified transport or highway issues that required further investigation and potential mitigation. How did you reach your recommendation?
2. Describe a situation where you successfully negotiated with developers, consultants or planning authorities to secure improvements or changes that addressed highway or transport concerns.
3. Describe a situation where you managed or supervised the work of others. How did you support their development while ensuring objectives were met?

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: [email protected] or 03456 014412.  You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 27 September 2026.

Interview date: week commencing, 5 October 2026.

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