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 role and responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Head of Contract and Commissioning you will efficiently and effectively lead a team responsible for project managing a large portfolio of sustainable transport and highway improvement schemes.
• You will provide strong effective leadership and direction to a team of transport professionals.
• You will 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.
• The role spans the full project lifecycle, including statutory processes, design development, procurement, construction and supervision, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• You will be responsible for 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 procedure 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.

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:

Suffolk Highways is a collaboration between Suffolk County Council and private sector service provider(s) to meet the primary objective of maintaining roads and delivering new highway infrastructure in Suffolk.

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.

For more information:

Please contact Ben Cook for a casual conversation. You can contact him by either calling 07555 674136 or emailing: ben.cook@suffolkhighways.org

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).
• Step 4 - Upload a CV (Curriculum Vitae) without your name and personal details.

Please note: As part of the interview candidates will be required to deliver a 15-minute presentation, the presentation topic will be provided a minimum of one week ahead of the interview date. The interview is likely to be 1.5hrs in duration which will cover time for the presentation and 5 minutes of questions on this topic, followed by a set of questions related to the role as part of a standard interview process. 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.

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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: recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.

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

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.