Senior Engineer- Structures

Essex Highways; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways service provider in the UK is seeking a talented Structural Engineer to lead bridge and retaining wall projects. The role involves mentoring staff, ensuring high design standards, and applying knowledge of relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in budget management and structural design.

Benefits

Sick Pay

Competitive salary

Up to 5 days extra leave

Discounts through RJ Rewards app

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong design expertise using Eurocodes and modern structural standards.
• Experience in budget governance and financial management.
• In-depth understanding of Health & Safety legislation and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and design of bridges and retaining walls.
• Provide technical expertise and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare plans and programmes for highway structures.

Skills

Structural Design

Analytical Skills

Knowledge of DMRB

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

LUSAS

Job description

We’re seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to lead the analysis and design of bridges and retaining walls in reinforced concrete, masonry, and steel. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will provide technical expertise, mentor junior staff, and uphold high design standards.

You will play a key role in delivering structural refurbishment, assessment, and replacement projects—drawing on your initiative and strong knowledge of design codes, DMRB, MCHW, and CDM regulations.

The Role

• Support Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems, as well as CDM regulations, by positively implementing Essex Highways policies and procedures.
• Prepare plans and programmes for highway structures works and services.
• Carry out structural analysis and calculations, both manually and using software such as LUSAS.
• Provide technical advice and expertise based on engineering knowledge and experience.
• Offer timely and accurate guidance to County Councillors, District Members, Parish Councils, and the public on structures-related matters.

About You

• Strong design expertise using Eurocodes, DMRB, and modern structural standards.
• Working knowledge of contract specification preparation and use of MCHW.
• In-depth understanding and application of highway legislation, structural design procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Experience in budget governance, financial management, and cost control.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM).
  
  

At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.

Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.

In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Sick Pay
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme

The Company

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.

If you require further details, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0330 311 2502 or e-mail them on [e-mail] , or click on the “Apply Now” button. This will take you to a login page, where you will need to create an account to continue your application. Once you have created an account you will be able to see where your application is up to and apply for other opportunities within Ringway Jacobs.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

We have a dedicated recruitment team and politely request that agencies refrain from contacting anyone across our businesses with regards to speculative CV’s or offering to assist with our vacancies, thank you.

Benefits

At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.

Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.

In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Sick Pay
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme

The Company

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.

If you require further details, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0330 311 2502 or e-mail them on [e-mail] , or click on the “Apply Now” button. This will take you to a login page, where you will need to create an account to continue your application. Once you have created an account you will be able to see where your application is up to and apply for other opportunities within Ringway Jacobs.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

We have a dedicated recruitment team and politely request that agencies refrain from contacting anyone across our businesses with regards to speculative CV’s or offering to assist with our vacancies, thank you.

Please click on the following link for more information on this role: Job Description