Highway Infrastructure Commissioning Manager

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Highway Infrastructure Commissioning Manager at Suffolk County Council overseeing sustainable transport and highway improvement schemes. Leading project delivery and contract management for integrated transport initiatives.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,135 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

efficiently and effectively 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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcivil engineeringcontract managementcost estimationbudgetary controlNEC4 Project manager qualificationcontract documentationdesign deliverytender pricingsustainable transport

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcommunicationdirectioninterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationstrategic thinkingdecision making

Certifications

Chartered EngineerIncorporated EngineerLevel 6/7 qualification