Highway Infrastructure Commissioning Manager in Ipswich

Suffolk County Council Address: Phoenix House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NP, hybrid working

Salary: £60,135 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available

Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We are not just a local authority; we are a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If you’re passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it’s time to reimagine your career with us.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Report to the Head of Contract and Commissioning and lead a team responsible for project managing a large portfolio of sustainable transport and highway improvement schemes.
• Provide strong effective leadership and direction to a team of transport professionals.
• Lead the commissioning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of transport capital projects, managing an internal team and, where appropriate, external consultants to deliver detailed design, contract documentation, cost estimates and contract awards.
• Span the full project lifecycle, including statutory processes, design development, procurement, construction and supervision, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Manage the successful delivery and contract management of integrated transport schemes ranging from minor improvements to large-scale infrastructure, covering programmes such as the Local Transport Plan, Section 106 agreements, Active Travel and other directorate-led commissions.

You will need:

• Level 6/7 qualification in a discipline (preferable engineering) or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience within the field of Civil Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with relevant Professional Institution or evidence to demonstrate continuing professional development relevant to the area of responsibility.
• Formal NEC4 Project Manager qualification or demonstrable experience within this area of work.
• Knowledge of forms or contract, methods of measurement and civil engineering procedures and responsibilities in respect of civil engineering / construction projects or maintenance activities.
• Broad commercial experience and an understanding of the principles behind the production of estimates and pricing of tenders for activities within your area of responsibility.
• Extensive experience of financial management and budgetary control, and of identifying and realising opportunities for cost reduction and / or income generation.
• Excellent project management skills.

We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. 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.

Benefits:

• 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 the organisation
• Diverse and active staff networks
• Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 31 May 2026. Interview date: week commencing 15 June 2026.