Working within a small Development Management Technical Approval team which approves highway works and other developments (Highways Act 1980 s278 and s38 agreements)
Ensuring that the works are designed and constructed in accordance with national and Suffolk County Council (SCC) design and specifications and that records for improvement and adoption of highways are completed and recorded on the relevant database.
Provide the Highway Authority’s response to technical submissions for new highway infrastructure relating to new developments
Technically approve all aspects of highway infrastructure necessary to deliver developments within Suffolk and to support colleagues responding to statutory planning responses
Negotiate with developers to agree appropriate technical solutions on all highway matters to ensure that the proposed layouts and construction of estate roads, comply with SCC guidance.

knowledge of all aspects of highway design and construction and relevant sections of Highways Act
to be able to solve complex and wide-ranging problems and be a confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills
the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

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

Technical Approval Engineer

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