We are seeking a skilled Highways Structures Engineer to support the design and delivery of structure replacement, refurbishment and improvement schemes across Cheshire East. The successful candidate will use their expertise in design standards including DMRB, MCHW and Eurocodes to develop effective, high-quality engineering solutions to highway structure challenges.
Working closely with the Structures Manager and providing guidance to junior team members, this role requires a strong background in highway structures and a proven track record of successfully delivering projects.
Reporting to the Structures Manager, the Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating and managing allocated schemes from development through to delivery. The role also involves close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, making strong communication and relationship‑building skills essential.
Key Responsibilities
* The role will primarily support the delivery of Cheshire East’s annual capital works portfolio, including planning, design, and implementation of structures improvement schemes.
* Prepare, design, and plan highway structures works and services.
* Provide clear and effective project leadership.
* Provide assistance in the management and monitoring of works programmes or services.
* Plan and deliver work safely in accordance with CDM and Health and Safety policy.
About You
* 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, IHE).
* Hold a valid driving licence with experience behind the wheel.
* Demonstrate competence in the elements within the role requirements through working experience on highway structures schemes.
* Recent experience of leading and mentoring junior engineers in the delivery of highway structures projects.
Benefits
* Sick Pay
* Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
* Competitive salary
* 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.
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