Transport Planning Technician

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ipswich is seeking a Transport Planning Technician to enhance transport accessibility and secure infrastructure improvements. The role offers hybrid working options and a salary of £28,598 per annum with 37 hours per week. Ideal candidates will have a passion for sustainable transport and understanding of highway design.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Travel and health benefits

Training and career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Passion for promoting high standards of sustainable transport.
• Ability to work within procedures and guidelines.
• Understanding of highway design and construction.
• Ability to represent the team at meetings.

Responsibilities

• Respond to planning consultations on behalf of the Local Highway Authority.
• Work to secure infrastructure improvements.
• Enhance transport accessibility for all in Suffolk.

Skills

Passion for sustainable transport

Ability to work within procedures

Understanding of highway design

Representative skills at meetings

Job description

Overview

Suffolk County Council – Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX – Hybrid working. Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time). Hours: 37 hours per week – Flexible working options available. Contract: Permanent.

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, at Suffolk County Council we are driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. When you join us as a Transport Planning Technician, you will be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Your role and responsibilities

• Responding to planning consultations on behalf of the Local Highway Authority, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to agree design principles for new development.
• Working to secure infrastructure improvements to mitigate the impact of development using your highways and planning expertise.
• Enhancing transport accessibility for all in Suffolk.

You will need

• Passion for promoting high standards of sustainable transport in new developments by influencing a wide audience as to the benefits for the people of Suffolk.
• The ability to work within procedures and guidelines and deliver to set timescales.
• An understanding of highway design and construction and relevant sections of the Highway Act.
• Ability to represent the team at meetings with internal and external organisations, providing expert advice in your area of work, sometimes in challenging circumstances.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job 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

The Transport Planning Team forms part of the wider Transport Strategy team, helping to deliver growth across Suffolk. This includes Development Management to ensure new developments are sustainable in highway terms to support Suffolk’s growth ambitions. We secure funding and the delivery of new transport infrastructure and initiatives, including active travel. You will be part of a team that provides comments on the suitability of new development in highway terms to local planning authorities.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Carl Ashton (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach him by calling 01473 265923 or emailing [e-mail].

How to apply

1. Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
2. Click Apply Now to start your online application.
3. Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions (no more than 400 words per question) using the Supporting Statement template.
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.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage 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] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 5 October 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 13 October 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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• 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

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).