Structures Engineer

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Ringway Jacobs
A leading provider of infrastructure services specializing in highways and public realm projects.
Design and deliver highway structure projects across Essex
14 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction Services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Highways Management
Highway Maintenance
Civil Engineering
Network Management
Asset Management
Reactive Maintenance
Cyclical Maintenance
Major Maintenance
Role
What you would be doing
mentoring
technical checks
program management
safety compliance
design prep
project lead

Working closely with the Team Leader, you will plan, coordinate and manage allocated schemes while providing technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers. The role requires strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.

  • Mentor junior staff and undertake technical checking of their work
  • Support the management and monitoring of works programmes
  • Ensure all works are delivered safely and in line with CDM and Health & Safety policy
  • Prepare designs, plans and programmes for highway structure works and services
  • Lead and oversee projects to ensure successful delivery
What you bring
eurocodes
dmrb
mchw
cdm
budget control
structures engineer

We are looking for an experienced Structures Engineer to lead the design and delivery of structure replacement, refurbishment and improvement projects across Essex. You will apply your expertise in DMRB, MCHW, Eurocodes and modern design standards to produce high-quality engineering solutions for complex highway structure schemes.

  • Experience in budgetary governance and cost control
  • Strong understanding of highway legislation, structures design standards and best practice
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
  • Proven design experience using Eurocodes and DMRB
  • Working knowledge of contract specifications and the MCHW
Benefits

At Ringway Jacobs, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to supporting your development and helping you achieve a healthy work–life balance. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours or job share, are welcome.

  • Life assurance
  • Access to “RJ Rewards” discounts (restaurants, holidays, leisure etc.)
  • Pension scheme
  • Sick pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days’ additional leave
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Million-pound budgets
Project Management Expertise
Efficiently manages large-scale infrastructure projects with significant financial planning and execution capabilities.
  • Delivers high-quality infrastructure services with a focus on highways and public realm sectors.
  • Extensive experience in road maintenance, construction, urban regeneration, and public space development.
  • Operates nationwide, offering tailored services to local authorities and public sector organizations.
  • Collaborative approach to understanding client needs and delivering sustainable solutions.
  • Expertise spans transportation networks, utilities, and major infrastructure developments, including roads and bridges.
  • Recognized for innovative use of technology to enhance project efficiency and safety.
Culture + Values
  • Integrity
  • Collaboration
  • Excellence
  • We combine the latest technology and ideas with our core values of integrity, collaboration and excellence.
  • We embrace innovation, diversity and agility to move with the times towards a truly sustainable future.
  • Service ownership and local employment resulting in ‘right first time’ service delivery.
  • Not afraid to be first.
  • Everyone has a voice and can influence.
  • A diverse and innovative workforce responding together to challenges and opportunities.
Environment + Sustainability
30% embodied-carbon savings
Warm-Mix Asphalt
Warm-mix asphalt reduces embodied carbon by approximately 30% across all contracts.
65 MWh generated
Solar Arrays
Solar arrays installed at two depots generate 65 MWh of renewable energy annually.
35 tCO₂e/year savings
Fleet Transition
Transition to electric and hybrid vehicles saves approximately 35 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per year.
0.96 tCO₂e/year
Electric Cherry-Pickers
Fully electric cherry-pickers reduce carbon emissions by approximately 0.96 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per year.
  • Committed to becoming carbon net zero by 2050.
  • Annual measurement of carbon footprint against 2020 baseline.
  • Working to set SBTi-verified emissions reduction targets aligned with a 1.5 °C pathway for Scope 1 & 2.
  • Trialling durable surfacing material that could double lifespan and halve carbon footprint.
  • Installed solar arrays at two depots (October 2021), saving 17 tCO₂e.
  • Fleet transition: 17 EV company cars, 17 vans, plus hybrid/e‑Tech platforms.
  • First UK highways use of fully electric cherry‑pickers (MEWPs); further five on order.
  • Plant increasingly electric‑powered; award‑winning all‑electric work sites deployed (e.g., Macclesfield Castle Street).
  • Biodiversity enhancement integrated via verge maintenance, sustainable drainage, wildflower planting (e.g., A51 Nantwich).
Inclusion & Diversity
5% Club Membership
Skills Training
Member of the 5% Club promoting earn-while-learn skills training.
29 Days Holiday
Employee Benefits
Benefits include up to 29 days holiday with buy-up options, flexible working, and more.
  • Committed to fostering a diverse workforce responding together to challenges and opportunities.
  • Achieved Gold Award in UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme; employed forces veterans, reservists, and families.
  • Recruitment and development of local workforce across a wide variety of roles.
  • Learning & Development: accredited Management & Leadership training, early-career programs.
  • Professional membership support (CIHT, ICE, WES).
  • No public data found on gender ratios or specific gender-related statistics.
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