Working within a small Development Management Technical Approval and Supervision Team which approves and inspects highway works in relation to residential and industrial developments (Highways Act 1980 s278 and s38 agreements).
Ensure that the works are designed 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.
Lead a team of up to 3 Engineers and Technicians / Apprentices managing their workload, output and training.
Respond to applications for s38 and s278 agreements in respect of compliance with layout and construction and technically approve all aspects of highway infrastructure necessary to deliver developments within Suffolk.
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.
Support colleagues responding to statutory planning application responses.

knowledge of all aspects of highway design and construction and relevant sections of Highways Act
the ability to solve complex and wide-ranging problems and be a confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills
to be able to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation
experience in line management as you'll lead a small team of Engineers.

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

Senior Technical Approval Engineer

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