Operational Road Safety Engineer - UK Wide
London, UK
At Jacobs, we're 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.
You won’t just review designs, you’ll shape safer journeys for thousands of people, every day.
In this role, you’ll be a critical voice in how infrastructure is designed, built, and experienced—ensuring safety is never an afterthought. From local authority schemes to major international programmes, your expertise will directly reduce risk, protect communities, and influence how transport networks evolve.
This is your chance to:
- Make a visible difference to public safety on high-profile projects
- Influence decisions at the design stage—where it matters most
- Help raise the standard of safety across the UK and beyond
About the opportunity
This is more than a job. It’s a chance to build a standout career while working on projects that genuinely make a difference. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking Transportation team trusted on major programmes like HS2, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, and large-scale UK local authority schemes. Day to day, you’ll deliver road safety audits and operational safety reviews that directly influence design outcomes—working alongside designers, clients, and stakeholders to embed safety from concept through to delivery. In return, you’ll benefit from clear career progression into senior and principal roles, full support to achieve Road Safety Audit qualifications, and the flexibility of hybrid working so you can perform at your best. With opportunities to contribute to projects across the UK and internationally, including the Middle East—you’ll gain exposure, variety, and the chance to shape safer transport networks while growing your reputation as a specialist in your field.
- 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 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
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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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| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | Hertfordshire | United Kingdom |
| London | Greater London | United Kingdom |
| Bristol | Bristol City | United Kingdom |
| Manchester | Greater Manchester | United Kingdom |
| Northminster | Peterborough | United Kingdom |
| Birmingham | West Midlands | United Kingdom |
| Leeds | West Yorkshire | United Kingdom |
| Glasgow | Lanarkshire | United Kingdom |


