Essex Highways
Location
Chelmsford, Essex | United Kingdom
Job description
Ringway Jacobs are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Engineer to join the structures team in Chelmsford. The successful applicant will have a strong analytical background and be responsible for undertaking the design of highway structure replacement, strengthening, refurbishment projects and assessments. Working with the Team Leader and supervising junior members of staff, the role requires a background in highway structure work and a demonstrable track record in project delivery.
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Engineer will be responsible for the planning, coordination and management of the schemes allocated. The work will require collaboration with other internal parties and third party stakeholders – relationship building is a key component of the role.The Role
-Preparation of design, plan, programme highway structures works and services.
-Provide clear and effective project leadership.
-Providing assistance in the management and monitoring of works programmes or services.
-Mentoring junior staff and check their work
-Provide assistance to the Team Leader in relation to all aspects covered within the group and deputise in their absence.
-To assist in budgetary control and ensure that financial management is undertaken throughout areas of responsibility.
-To prepare monthly progress reports and programme updates
-To support Team Leader in providing timely and accurate advice to County Councillors, District Members, Parish Councils and the general public on all structures-related matters as required.
-Support Health and Safety, Environmental Management System, Quality Management System and Construction Design Management in a positive and constructive manner, with the aim of minimising work related injuries by implementing Essex Highways policies and procedures.
-Understands the overall functions, aims and directions of Essex Highways, and how the structures service fits into those objectives.
-Design Expertise with Eurocodes and modern standards, DMRB
-Working knowledge of preparation of contract specifications, use of MCHW
-Extensive knowledge and application of Highway Legislation, relevant structures design procedures, standards and good practice.
-Knowledge and experience of budgetary governance, management and control measures.
-Knowledge and application of Health and Safety legislation including Construction (Design & Management) Regulations
Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent high level qualification, or significant experience in Structures.
-Membership of or working towards membership of a relevant Professional Institution (ICE, IStructE).
-The candidate will have experience working on the delivery of highway structures schemes.
-The candidate shall have recent experience of leading and mentoring junior engineers in the delivery of highway structures projects.
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. In return for your hard work you will receive: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. If you require further details, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0330 311 2502 or e-mail them on [email protected] , or click on the “Apply Now” button. This will take you to a login page, where you will need to create an account to continue your application. Once you have created an account you will be able to see where your application is up to and apply for other opportunities within Ringway Jacobs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. 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. #J-18808-LjbffrJob tags
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