Engineer – NSIP

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Engineer specializing in NSIPs for Suffolk County Council, ensuring delivery of highway improvements and compliance with standards. Join a supportive team driving significant infrastructure projects in Suffolk.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £34,434 - £40,777 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction site supervision, ensuring compliance with national standards and specifications while effectively managing workloads and deadlines. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration with stakeholders and the ability to interpret technical information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction Site SupervisionCompliance With National StandardsStrong Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyUnderstanding of S38 and S278 Agreements

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Hard Skills

Construction Site SupervisionUnderstanding of S38 AgreementsUnderstanding of S278 Agreements

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative ApproachTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Membership of Relevant Professional Organisation

Industry Keywords

Nationally Significant Infrastructure ProjectsHighway ImprovementsSuffolk County Council SpecificationsContinuous ImprovementSustainable Transport

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

play a key role in ensuring that highway improvements linked to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and other developments are delivered to the highest standards
inspect construction works and ensure compliance with national and Suffolk County Council specifications
help maintain accurate records for highway adoption
arrange and document inspections, liaise with lighting engineers, and ensure that developers operate safe systems of work
take action where standards are not met and represent the council at external meetings
manage your own workload to meet key deadlines
direct the work of a development control clerk of works in some cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

degree (Level 6) or foundation degree (Level 5) with significant experience in a relevant field
experience in construction site supervision and a basic understanding of s38 and s278 agreements
strong communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain technical information clearly
a collaborative and inclusive approach, aligned with our WE ASPIRE values
commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable transport
proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
ability to manage your own time effectively and represent the authority in external meetings
membership of a relevant professional organisation and progress toward professional qualification (desirable)

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