Operational Road Safety Engineer

Jacobs; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking an Operational Road Safety Engineer in Stevenage. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting road safety audits, ensuring compliance with national and international standards, and promoting safety culture across multidisciplinary teams. Qualifications include experience in road safety engineering, a DMRB GG119 Certificate, and strong communication skills. The role offers flexible working arrangements and collaboration opportunities within a supportive team known for excellence in design and safety.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Global giving and volunteering program

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting road safety audits and reviews.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver road safety audits and reviews in line with standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to ensure safety throughout projects.
• Support growth of road safety capability in South-East England.

Skills

Road safety engineering

Safety risk assessments

Communication skills

Knowledge of design standards

Education

DMRB GG119 Certificate of Competence

Membership of a relevant industry institute

Job description

Operational Road Safety Engineer – Stevenage. As a Road Safety Engineer within our Aviation, Rail and Technology group, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high‑quality infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally. With a strong foundation in health, safety and environmental legislation, you will bring technical excellence to every stage of design – ensuring that operational safety reviews, road safety audits, risk assessments and governance processes meet the highest standards.

You will actively promote a culture of safety aligned with Jacobs' values, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients and stakeholders to deliver outcomes that prioritise wellbeing and sustainability. Your attention to detail and proactive mindset will help shape safer transport networks and contribute to the continuous improvement of our safety practices.

In this role you will:

• Deliver road safety audits and reviews in line with national and international standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to ensure safety is embedded throughout project lifecycles.
• Support the growth of our road safety capability, particularly in the South‑East of England and the Middle East.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across teams.
• Work flexibly, with opportunities for internal transfers and full support for training and audit qualifications.

Jacobs' Transportation team is recognised for delivering high‑profile projects for clients including Hertfordshire, Essex and Kent councils, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, HS2 Ltd and numerous Local Authorities. You will be part of a team known for excellence in design, sustainability, safety and collaboration – making a meaningful impact on communities and infrastructure worldwide.

Qualifications and experience: מהמ>

• Experience in road safety engineering and carrying out road safety audits, operational safety reviews, safety risk assessments, collision analysis and investigation.
• DMRB GG119 Certificate of Competence and current compliance with DMRB GG119 as Audit Team Leader or Member.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Good understanding and working knowledge of using design standards.
• Membership of a relevant一次 recognised industry Institute / Institution and ability to demonstrate eligibility to work towards obtaining Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration if not already registered.
• Full UK driving licence.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation.

We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.