Operational Road Safety Engineer Wide

Job :
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Capabilities:
Civil and Structural Office Setup:
Hybrid Company:
Jacobs 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.
Your impact
You won’t just review designs, you’ll shape safer journeys for thousands of people, every  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.
Here's what you'll need
Experience in road safety engineering and carrying out road safety audits, operational safety reviews, safety risk assessments, collision analysis and investigationDMRB 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#UK Transportation #LI-DC1

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life  aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation.

We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection,…