At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape safer journeys and influence transport infrastructure design for public safety.
- Company: Leading organisation dedicated to improving road safety across the UK.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive employer welcoming diverse candidates and offering career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community safety and help shape the future of transport.
- Qualifications: Experience in road safety engineering and relevant certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
You won’t just review designs, you’ll shape safer journeys for thousands of people, every day. In this role, you’ll be a critical voice in how infrastructure is designed, built, and experienced—ensuring safety is never an afterthought. From local authority schemes to major international programmes, your expertise will directly reduce risk, protect communities, and influence how transport networks evolve.
Key Responsibilities
- Make a visible difference to public safety on high-profile projects.
- Influence decisions at the design stage—where it matters most.
- Help raise the standard of safety across the UK and beyond.
- Deliver road safety audits and operational safety reviews that directly influence design outcomes, working alongside designers, clients, and stakeholders to embed safety from concept through to delivery.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- 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 understanding and working knowledge of using design standards.
- Membership of a relevant 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.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
Operational Road Safety Engineer - UK Wide in London employer: Jacobs
As an Operational Road Safety Engineer, you will join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing public safety and shaping the future of transport infrastructure across the UK. With a strong commitment to employee development, a collaborative work culture, and a focus on meaningful projects that impact communities, this role offers unique opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a tangible difference in people's lives. The company values diversity and flexibility, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees.
