Asset Validation Engineer

Suffolk; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is seeking an Asset Validation Engineer to manage highway maintenance and contribute to community improvement. This role involves leadership and technical expertise, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project management.

Qualifications

• Foundation degree, degree or diploma qualified in civil engineering or significant experience in highway infrastructure maintenance.
• Preferably working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Define and propose maintenance works programmes for highway assets.
• Lead a team of Technicians for Carriageways, Footways, Road Markings, and Signs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Job description

• Suffolk County Council – Phoenix House, Goddard Road, Ipswich IP1 5NP - Hybrid
• £39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Asset Validation Engineer (Carriageways Footways Road Markings and Signage), you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. 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. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

Reporting to the Asset Manager for Carriageways Footways and Street Furniture you will define and propose maintenance works programmes for highway assets in accordance with the strategy and policies of Suffolk Highways and Suffolk County Council. Leading a team of Technicians, you will be required to derive forward works programmes for Carriageways, Footways, Road Markings, Road Signs and Street Furniture with annual works programmes valued in excess of £18m. Taking asset data and developing this into forward programme of work to achieve the corporate objectives is key to this role.

In addition to this you will assist in providing a responsive service for public enquiries relating to these activities and to ensure that, through Infrastructure Operations (including its supply chain partners), Suffolk County Council is complying with its statutory duty to maintain a safe and serviceable highway network.

You will need

• foundation degree, degree or diploma qualified (or equivalent) in civil engineering or significant relevant experience in highway infrastructure maintenance
• preferably working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status
• membership of or working towards a relevant Professional Institution
• good knowledge of relevant policy, codes of practice, design and construction standards for highway infrastructure maintenance
• detailed knowledge of highway maintenance materials and techniques
• in-depth knowledge and practical application of highway/finance law, guidance and processes in the highway infrastructure maintenance environment
• good understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and codes of practice (including the CDM Regulations 2015)
• excellent understanding of asset management, including whole-life costing
• excellent organisational and project management skills and ability to determine appropriate priorities for personnel
• excellent experience in developing economic solutions to highway infrastructure problems, including prioritisation, with sound financial management skills
• experience of working effectively and persuasively in a political environment, particularly with Councillors
• strong communication skills (in person and in writing) with an ability to build relationships and interact clearly and effectively with stakeholders.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).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.

We work together to achieve the best that we can and support one another in our work as one team. We look ahead so that we may better inspire each other to continually improve and take pride in what we do and the service that we provide to our customers.

We make things happen by empowering, encouraging and motivating our colleagues and by showing respect to all people that we work with and for

We collaborate and work as one team to provide the best possible highways service for Suffolk.

Empowering Everyone

We’re 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 (suffolk.gov.uk).

For more information

Please contact Charlie Mitson for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07748 966833 or emailing [e-mail]

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Step 4 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 500 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1.Share your experiences and working knowledge of CDM and Health, Safety and Environmental legislation within your current or previous roles.

2.Share an experience when you have had to make a technical judgement to support the positive delivery of a highway project or scheme? What was your role, what were your considerations and how did you manage this?

3.Share an experience when you have had to use a risk based or asset management led approach in determining priorities and how you havecommunicated this approach to stakeholders who may have other priority considerations ?

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.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] 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:11.30pm, 17 June 2025.

Interview date: 3 and 4 July 2025.

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