Development Management Engineer at Ringway Jacobs in Essex, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

legal agreements

adoption process

technical review

design review

stakeholder liaison

health & safety

As a Development Management Engineer, you will act as a key technical authority for developer-led highway schemes. You will review designs, manage legal agreements (Section 38 and Section 278), and liaise with planners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure projects meet statutory requirements and council standards. The role involves providing timely advice, resolving technical queries, and supporting the delivery of high-quality, sustainable infrastructure. You will also contribute to service improvements and deputise for senior engineers when required.

Deputise for Senior Engineers and contribute to service improvement initiatives
Instruct and manage legal agreements to secure highway adoption
Manage legal adoption processes (Section 38 and Section 278) accurately and on time
Represent the Highway Authority in consultations with planning officers and developers
Promote Health & Safety and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures
Lead technical reviews of developer highway designs to ensure compliance with planning obligations and technical standards
Provide timely advice on highway issues to public and elected members
Support delivery of adoptable infrastructure aligned with council standards
Liaise with planners, developers, consultants, and district engineers to resolve technical queries

Requirements

civil engineering

ms office

highway act

project management

stakeholder negotiation

uk licence

Ringway Jacobs is seeking a capable and motivated Development Management Engineer to join our team supporting the Essex Highways Integrated Services contract with Essex County Council. You will lead technical reviews and oversee the delivery of highway schemes linked to development proposals, ensuring infrastructure is safe, compliant, and adoptable by the Highway Authority. This role requires strong technical expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and a proactive approach to managing legal processes and planning obligations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data evaluation and solution recommendation
Experience instructing and negotiating legal agreements
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong understanding of Highway Act 1980 and CDM 2015 Regulations
Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related field, with relevant highway experience
Experience approving drawings and documents for planning-consented highway projects
Good project management experience
Ability to negotiate with contentious stakeholders and find common ground
Full UK driving licence (site visits required)
Proven experience in technical approval of developer highway schemes
Working knowledge of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements and relevant legislation

Benefits

Permanent, Full Time

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

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.

Articles

Careers at Ringway Jacobs

Sustainability

Our Projects

Role

Description

legal agreements

adoption process

technical review

design review

stakeholder liaison

health & safety

Deputise for Senior Engineers and contribute to service improvement initiatives
Instruct and manage legal agreements to secure highway adoption
Manage legal adoption processes (Section 38 and Section 278) accurately and on time
Represent the Highway Authority in consultations with planning officers and developers
Promote Health & Safety and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures
Lead technical reviews of developer highway designs to ensure compliance with planning obligations and technical standards
Provide timely advice on highway issues to public and elected members
Support delivery of adoptable infrastructure aligned with council standards
Liaise with planners, developers, consultants, and district engineers to resolve technical queries

Requirements

civil engineering

ms office

highway act

project management

stakeholder negotiation

uk licence

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data evaluation and solution recommendation
Experience instructing and negotiating legal agreements
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong understanding of Highway Act 1980 and CDM 2015 Regulations
Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related field, with relevant highway experience
Experience approving drawings and documents for planning-consented highway projects
Good project management experience
Ability to negotiate with contentious stakeholders and find common ground
Full UK driving licence (site visits required)
Proven experience in technical approval of developer highway schemes
Working knowledge of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements and relevant legislation

Benefits

Permanent, Full Time

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

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.

Articles

Careers at Ringway Jacobs

Sustainability

Our Projects