Career Grade Civil Engineer; Redeployment

• Suffolk County Council
• Address - Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX
  - Hybrid working
• Salary - £25,185-£40,777 (on degree qualification) per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours - 37 hours per week
• Contract - Permanent

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

When you join us at Suffolk County Council as a Career Grade Civil Engineer
, we will support your development from the start. We will help you to play to your strengths, diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore, if you are motivated and passionate there’s no limit to how far your ambition could take you. Reimagine the possibilities.

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team. In this unique role, you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills through two fully funded apprenticeships while working towards becoming a qualified Engineer. We're committed to your success, providing comprehensive support and hands‑on experience in road layout, junction design, footpath and cycleway links, drainage and street lighting. As your confidence and expertise grow, you’ll play a key role in shaping the transport infrastructure that supports thriving, sustainable communities.

Step into a role where your development drives real-world impact, your journey starts here.

Civil Engineering Technician - Level 3 - 3 years - Civil engineering technician / Skills England.

Followed by:

Civil Engineer - Level 6 - 5 years - Civil engineer / Skills England.

Your learning will be via day release to Suffolk New College in Ipswich.

We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. There's no upper age limit - it's never too late to start developing new skills. We want to provide opportunities for anyone interested in launching or advancing their career.

The apprenticeship you are applying for must build on your qualifications. If you have experience in this field, the apprenticeship you're applying for must be at a higher level.

Read the Job and Person Profile (Word) and the Apprenticeship Recruitment Brochure (). They hold a range of information. During the apprenticeship, you'll be working towards the role described in those materials. You will have the opportunity to receive hands‑on training and pursue certification.

• for the Technician - 5 level 2 qualifications including English, Mathematics and Science - at grades A*-C or 9-4 or equivalent
• for the Civil Engineer – 3 level 3 qualifications in maths, English and a physical science - at grade A*-C. Apprentices will typically have completed a level 3 or 4 Apprenticeship within this field or a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering, Construction, or Physical and Mathematical sciences
• excellent communication skills.

You can join us at the start of the degree apprenticeship if you already have the appropriate level 3/4 qualifications.

The Transport Strategy team is part of the Strategic Development division, helping to deliver growth in Suffolk. The team is responsible for:

• developing transport policy, including the Local Transport Plan
• securing funding, and the delivery of new transport infrastructure and initiatives
• development management, ensuring new developments are sustainable in highway terms to support Suffolk’s growth ambitions.

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.

Please contact Samantha Harvey for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling .

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

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