Senior Transport Planning Engineer

• Suffolk County Council  
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary: £40,777- £47,054 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available 
• Contract: Permanent

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we're 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'll 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 

• Your day-to-day responsibilities will include responding to planning consultations on behalf of the Local Highway Authority that will involve liaising with a variety of people, internally and externally, to agree design principles for new development.
• You will work to secure infrastructure improvements to mitigate the impact of development using your skills and experience of highways and planning.
• You will play a key role in enhancing accessibility for all in Suffolk. 
• You will also support colleagues with developing town wide transport plans including proposals for suitable schemes in those locations. 
• You will manage the work of Transport Planning Engineers and Technicians and assist with their development.

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 of representing the team at meetings with internal and external organisations (as appropriate) 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 (docx). 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 Teams forms part of the 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'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 ). 

For more information 

Please contact Carl Ashton (He/Him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing  

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx). 

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. 

1. Describe a time when you had to negotiate with developers or local planning authorities to overcome highway concerns related to a proposed development. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?
2. Can you provide an example of how you have interpreted a complex transport assessment and identified necessary improvements to road or transport infrastructure?
3. Tell us about your experience managing a team of engineers or technicians. How did you ensure timely and high-quality responses to planning applications or project deliverables?
4. Share an experience where you represented your organisation at a public meeting or inquiry. How did you handle challenging questions or opposition, and what was the result?

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.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing  or calling If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. 

Closing date: 11.30pm, 12 November 2025. 

 Interview date: 20 November 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid