Operational Road Safety Engineer

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact as a Road Safety Engineer within our Aviation, Rail and Technology group 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, as well as 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.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 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 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.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. 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 maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering programme, 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.

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 are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.

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.

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.

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