Essex Highways

Ringway Jacobs is seeking a Highway Design Support Technician to assist in developing and delivering highway, traffic management and civil engineering schemes across Cheshire East. You will produce drawings, contribute to design work and support project documentation from feasibility through to construction. The role offers opportunities to develop technical skills within a professional highways design environment and to progress with Ringway Jacobs.

As a key member of the Road Safety Engineering team within Essex Highways, the role involves contributing to the successful delivery of essential services, including Road Safety Audits, the Annual Collision Investigation Program, and Fatal Road Death investigations. This dynamic, fast paced position requires an individual who thrives in a high pressure environment, is highly motivated, and is capable of managing a diverse range of tasks simultaneously. The work carried out will directly support our commitment to achieving the Vision Zero target - eliminating all deaths and serious injuries on roads in Essex by 2040. Responsibilities Undertake Road Safety Audits and assessments on behalf of the Highway Authority. Identify collision trends at locations and put forward Safety Engineering solutions. Undertake Fatal Road Collision Investigations on behalf of the Highway Authority. Carry out ad hoc collision investigations. Attend meetings to provide Road Safety support and technical input as appropriate. Provide timely and accurate advice to colleagues, Councillors, and the general public on all highway related safety matters. Assist in developing new team policies and procedural documents. Assist the Team Leader and Senior Engineer with the presentation of reports to Highways Panels, County and District Council committees. Serve as the technical expert in collision analysis and a safety audit team leader, promoting good practice throughout the organisation. Perform other ad hoc duties as required to fulfil the role. Qualifications Degree, or equivalent high level qualification, or significant experience in highways (Essential). Knowledge of relevant Highway Design procedures and standards (Essential). Road Safety Engineering / Collision Investigation experience (Essential). Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Essential). Experience of undertaking Road Safety Audits (Desirable). Evidence of at least 2 days of relevant continuous professional development in Road Safety Audit, Road Safety Engineering or Collision Investigation in the last 12 months (Desirable). Attendance at a UK accredited 10 day Collision Investigation / Road Safety Engineering training course or qualification as a safety audit team leader to GG119 (Desirable). Benefits Sick pay. Competitive salary. Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave. Discounts through the "RJ Rewards" app, including restaurants, holidays, days out, etc. Life assurance. Employee Assistance Programme. Pension scheme. Equal Opportunity Statement Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all employees. We support the Armed Forces Community by identifying roles for which we can offer a guaranteed interview to service leavers, veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria for the position.

Essex Highways is seeking a Road Safety Engineer to join the Road Safety Engineering team. This vital role involves conducting Road Safety Audits, collision investigations, and providing technical support to ensure safety on roads. The ideal candidate will have a degree in highways or equivalent experience, along with specific Road Safety Engineering experience. Benefits include competitive salary, sick pay, and opportunities for additional leave and discounts. Join us in achieving our Vision Zero target aimed at eliminating serious road injuries and deaths.

Ringway Jacobs is looking for an experienced and motivated HGV Operative to join our Cheshire East highways maintenance team. Working across one of the largest and most diverse local highway networks in the region, you'll play a vital role in keeping roads, footways, drainage systems and associated infrastructure safe and operational for local communities. The Role As an HGV Operative, you'll work as part of a skilled operational team delivering planned and reactive highway maintenance activities throughout Cheshire East. Key responsibilities include: Driving and operating HGV vehicles (Class 2 minimum) Carrying out highway maintenance works on carriageways, footways and drainage assets Assisting with road repairs, reinstatements and minor construction activities Setting up and maintaining temporary traffic management arrangements Completing daily work records and associated documentation Following work instructions, risk assessments and safe systems of work Reporting hazards, defects and safety concerns Ensuring waste materials are handled and disposed of appropriately Supporting emergency response activities and winter maintenance operations, including gritting, on a rota basis Maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety and customer service at all times We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in delivering quality work and has a strong commitment to safety. You will ideally have: A valid UK driving licence with HGV (Class 2) entitlement as a minimum Previous experience in highways maintenance, construction, civil engineering or a similar operational environment Experience operating HGV vehicles within a workforce or infrastructure setting Good knowledge of health, safety and environmental practices Experience working safely with minimal supervision The ability to read and follow risk assessments and work instructions Strong teamwork and communication skills A positive and flexible approach to work, including participation in out-of-hours and winter maintenance rotas Desirable qualifications and experience: NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) accreditation NHSS Sector Scheme qualifications 12A/12B Traffic Management certification Winter maintenance experience First Aid or other relevant highways-related qualifications 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. Benefits 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. As part of this commitment, we proudly support the Armed Forces Community by identifying roles for which we can offer a guaranteed interview to service leavers, veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria for the position. 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. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Ringway Jacobs is seeking an experienced HGV Operative to join our Cheshire East highways maintenance team. You will work outdoors delivering planned and reactive maintenance across roads, footways and drainage systems. Key duties include driving HGV vehicles (Class 2 minimum), performing maintenance tasks, and contributing to safety-focused operations. Applicants should have a valid UK driving licence with HGV entitlement and be willing to participate in out-of-hours and winter rotas.

Reporting to the Design Team Leader and working under the supervision of Engineers and Senior Engineers, you will provide technical support in the development and delivery of highway, traffic management and civil engineering schemes across Cheshire East. You will assist with the production of drawings, design information and project documentation, supporting projects from initial feasibility through to construction. The role offers excellent opportunities to develop technical skills and progress within a professional highways design environment. The Role Producing and updating engineering drawings using AutoCAD and associated software. Assisting with the preparation of highway, traffic management and civil engineering designs. Supporting site surveys, inspections and data collection activities. Preparing quantities, schedules and technical information for project delivery. Assisting with the preparation of reports, drawings and design documentation. Maintaining accurate project records and document control systems. Supporting the delivery of projects to agreed timescales and quality standards. Assisting Engineers and Senior Engineers with technical assessments and design development. Liaising with internal teams, contractors and other stakeholders as required. Ensuring all work complies with relevant standards, specifications and procedures. Qualifications HNC in Civil Engineering or working towards a similar qualification (desirable) Experience in a highways, civil engineering or technical design environment Knowledge of highway design principles and construction practices (desirable) Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D (essential) Experience of using Microsoft Office applications (essential) Good organisational skills and attention to detail (essential) Ability to work effectively as part of a team (essential) Good written and verbal communication skills (essential) Commitment to professional development and continuous learning (essential) Ringway Jacobs recognises 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. Benefits 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. As part of this commitment, we proudly support the Armed Forces Community by identifying roles for which we can offer a guaranteed interview to service leavers, veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria for the position.