Graduate Engineer

Graduate Engineer - Structures Team, Chelmsford

Ringway Jacobs is seeking a motivated and talented Graduate Engineer to join our Chelmsford structures team. With strong analytical skills and, ideally, some design office experience, you'll help deliver highway structure refurbishment and replacement schemes while conducting periodic inspections.

Working closely with senior engineers and teammates, you'll ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets. Excellent communication skills are key, as you'll prepare reports, draft contracts, and deliver progress updates.

The Role

1. Preparation of design, plan, programme highway structures works and services.
2. Support health, safety, and welfare initiatives.
3. Assist in Health and Safety, Environmental Management System, Quality Management System, and Construction Design Management, aiming to minimize work-related injuries by implementing Essex Highways policies and procedures.
4. Understand the overall functions, aims, and directions of Essex Highways, and how the structures service fits into those objectives.
5. Carry out other reasonable duties as directed or implied, in line with organizational requirements.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

1. Familiarity with Eurocodes and ideally with modern standards, DMRB, MCHW.
2. Basic knowledge and application of Health and Safety legislation, including Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.
3. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including report writing.
4. Ability to prioritize work to support business priorities, manage performance, and seek feedback for improvement.
5. Valid UK driving licence and competence to drive in the UK.

At Ringway Jacobs, we value our people and invest in their development. We offer flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and job sharing. Please indicate your preferences on your CV or cover letter.