Road Safety Engineer

127 Joint Venture Limited; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking for a Road Safety Engineer for a hybrid role based in Medway, Kent. Responsibilities include conducting road safety assessments, accident analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure road safety compliance. Candidates should possess proficiency in Safety Engineering standards and MSoRSA membership, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The position also requires experience in transport or infrastructure projects. Regular onsite visits and remote working options available.

Qualifications

• MSoRSA membership or similar is required.
• Experience completing Road Safety Audits as a Team Leader or Team Member.
• Experience in transport or infrastructure projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop road safety projects to improve highway provision.
• Assess customer requests on road safety issues.
• Conduct local and wider-area road safety reviews and collision studies.
• Act as client role for road safety projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on road safety issues.
• Perform road safety audits.

Skills

Safety Engineering proficiency

Road Safety standards

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Educational background in Civil Engineering

Road Safety, or a related discipline

Job description

Company Description

127 Joint Venture Limited is a multi-disciplinary consultancy that collaborates with small and medium-sized firms to deliver framework contracts to clients. The company offers expertise in diverse fields, including Project Management, Environmental Services, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering Design, Road Safety, and Structural Engineering. With a broad network of reputable partner consultancies, 127 Joint Venture Limited takes a specialised and comprehensive approach to delivering high-quality services. Based in the United Kingdom, the company is committed to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable solutions in the infrastructure sector.

Role Description

This is a contract hybrid role for a Road Safety Engineer based in Medway, Kent. The position involves conducting road safety assessments, accident analysis, and designing measures to improve road safety. Responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, providing technical advice, and collaborating with design and construction teams to integrate safety solutions. Remote working is available for part of the position, with regular on‑site visits in and around Medway, Kent.

Responsibilities

• Developing a range of road safety projects which improve the safety of highway provision to service users
• Assessing requests from customers, including elected Members and the public, regarding road safety issues
• Undertaking local and wider‑area road safety reviews and collision studies
• Undertaking client role for road safety projects
• Working in partnership with colleagues within the Directorate and wider Council, and with the Police and other stakeholders on road safety issues
• Undertaking road safety audits

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Safety Engineering and Road Safety standards
• Member of the Society of Road Safety Auditors (MSoRSA) or similar
• Experience in completing Road Safety Audits as Team Leader or Team Member and in undertaking RSA reports
• Educational background in Civil Engineering, Road Safety, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in transport or infrastructure projects will be advantageous

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Civil Engineering