Road Safety Engineer

Ringway Jacobs; Essex; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway Jacobs, working with Essex Highways, is recruiting for a Road Safety Engineering role in Essex to support essential safety services including Road Safety Audits, the Annual Collision Investigation Program, and Fatal Road Death investigations.

The role requires motivation, ability to manage diverse tasks, and a focus on Vision Zero goals for 2040. You will contribute as a technical expert in collision analysis and safety audits within a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• A degree, or equivalent high level qualification, or significant experience in highways.
• Knowledge of relevant Highway Design procedures and standards.
• Conversant with Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Road Safety Audits and assessments on behalf of the Highway Authority
• Identifying collision trends at locations and put forward Safety Engineering solutions
• Undertaking Fatal Road Collision Investigations on behalf of the Highway Authority
• Carrying out ad-hoc collision investigations
• When required, attend meetings to provide Road Safety support and technical input as appropriate.
• Providing timely and accurate advice to colleagues, Councillors, and the general public on all highway-related safety matters as required
• Assisting in developing new team policies and procedural documents
• Assisting the Team Leader and Senior Engineer with the presentation of reports, to Highways Panels, County and District Council committees
• To be the technical expert in collision analysis and a safety audit team leader, promoting good practise throughout the organisation
• Other Ad Hoc duties to fulfil the requirement of the role

Skills

Highways knowledge

Road safety audits

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in highways or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ringway Jacobs is a leading highways service provider, working in partnership with local authorities to design, build, and maintain safe, sustainable transport networks. Good transport networks are essential for connecting people with goods and services whatever the mode of travel.

We manage some of the busiest road networks in the country, and we don’t just fix potholes (although we do fill plenty of them!). Our work is diverse, and so are the people who make it happen.

When you join Ringway Jacobs, you become part of an award-winning business that values diversity, prioritises safety, offers flexibility, and provides opportunities for growth and development. Whether you’re out on the network or working in the office, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of highways and see the positive impact of your work in your local community every day.

Purpose of the role:

As a key member of the Road Safety Engineering team within Essex Highways, the role involves contributing to the successful delivery of essential services, including Road Safety Audits, the Annual Collision Investigation Program, and Fatal Road Death investigations.

This dynamic, fast-paced position requires an individual who thrives in a high-pressure environment, is highly motivated, and is capable of managing a diverse range of tasks simultaneously. The work carried out will directly support our commitment to achieving the Vision Zero target – eliminating all deaths and serious injuries on roads in Essex by 2040

What you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking Road Safety Audits and assessments on behalf of the Highway Authority
• Identifying collision trends at locations and put forward Safety Engineering solutions
• Undertaking Fatal Road Collision Investigations on behalf of the Highway Authority
• Carrying out ad-hoc collision investigations
• When required, attend meetings to provide Road Safety support and technical input as appropriate.
• Providing timely and accurate advice to colleagues, Councillors, and the general public on all highway-related safety matters as required
• Assisting in developing new team policies and procedural documents
• Assisting the Team Leader and Senior Engineer with the presentation of reports, to Highways Panels, County and District Council committees, and
• To be the technical expert in collision analysis and a safety audit team leader, promoting good practise throughout the organisation
• Other Ad Hoc duties to fulfil the requirement of the role

What you will need:

This role will be a good fit for you if you have:

• A degree, or equivalent high level qualification, or significant experience in highways.
• Knowledge of relevant Highway Design procedures and standards.
• Conversant with Microsoft applications.

At Ringway Jacobs we believe that Fairness, Inclusion, and Respect are key to the organisation’s success. For us, it's about embracing everyone’s differences so that we can all contribute to a culture where people feel respected and empowered to make the right decisions, enabling employees to be more creative and innovative when seeking solutions for our clients. We recognise that we have more work to do to meet our aspirations and we are committed to moving our company and industry forward.