Community Liaison Engineer
- Suffolk County Council – Halesworth Service Delivery Centre, Halesworth IP19 8EN - Hybrid
- £38,223 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Community Liaison Engineer and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
Reporting to the Community Liaison Manager, you will lead community liaison for a specific geographical area in Suffolk and you will:
- develop strong and effective links between Suffolk Highways and local parish, town, district / borough, and county councillors
- act as the main point of contact for technical, legal, and procedural advice to your team and for escalated issues
- oversee the development and implementation of locally generated speed, safety, minor improvement and maintenance schemes ensuring they achieve the desired outcomes whilst being proportional, provide value for money and with sound asset management principles embedded
- promote appropriate culture and behaviours and embed these in a customer focused team that establishes and maintains strong and effective relationships with a broad and diverse range of stakeholders.
You will need
- to ideally have a relevant professional qualification or have significant experience in a relevant field
- considerable experience of successfully managing a range of complex projects in highways engineering, speed and road safety, highways design or similar technical disciplines
- to be able to demonstrate technical ability and an understanding of the use of plans and drawings
- understanding of Construction Design Management (CDM) and Health and Safety Legislation
- considerable experience of working effectively and persuasively in a political environment
- very confident and persuasive communicator.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile. 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’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 Wayne Saunders (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach him by calling 07936 601070 or emailing [email protected]
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (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 successfully delivered or had any part in any local highway improvements or maintenance schemes.
2. Share an experience where you worked effectively in a political environment, particularly with Councillors and local councils. How did you build strong relationships and influence positive outcomes?
3. This role requires strong communication skills. Can you give an example of how you`ve effectively communicated technical information to a non-technical audience?
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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412. 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: 4 September 2024
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
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