Careers at Richard Jackson Limited?
The success of our business is driven by the people within it and we are always looking for the best people to help us achieve our goals.
We are committed to providing an environment within which our staff can develop their skills and achieve their full potential and believe in offering attractive salaries along with an excellent benefits package to attract the right people.
If you believe you are a talented Engineer, Surveyor and Technician with a desire to work in our fields of expertise please send your CV using the link below. To view our current vacancies see below and send all applications to Natalie Goodrich by clicking ‘Apply Now’ under the relevant job application.
The Company is committed to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. We do, however, work with a defined list of preferred suppliers who may be invited to support us in sourcing candidates for some roles, but, in line with our PSL, we only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and an agency has been instructed by the HR Director / HR Manager at Richard Jackson Ltd. We do not pay agency fees where speculative and unsolicited CV’s are submitted to any member of staff at Richard Jackson Ltd by any means. Where this is not observed Richard Jackson Ltd reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and initiate discussions without payment of any agency fee. Submission of any unsolicited CV’s and proposals to Richard Jackson Ltd will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this Agency policy.
Supervises, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of staff responsible for performing professional and technical engineering services. Ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and performs more technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
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To work effectively as a Graduate Structural Engineer taking responsibility for the designs carried out on projects. Fully using your communication skills to establish good relationships with your colleagues and providing quality within your designs.
The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate working at senior level or an Associate level to join our growing Structures team. You’ll either be someone who is looking for their next step up the ladder or someone who is already working as an Associate but wanting to take on a new challenge. You will be working on some exiting projects and help grow the team.
Client facing role delivering a range of projects (residential, education, community and health, heritage, university and colleges) and procurement methods; traditional, design and construct contracts. Resource allocation and management to complete jobs to agreed deadlines. Management and mentoring of staff.
The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
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The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
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The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
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Working with and assisting Associates and Directors of the team in the design of drainage, preparation of flood risk assessments and drainage infrastructure, surrounded by a support team.
The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
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Client facing role delivering a range of projects (residential, education, community and health, heritage, university and colleges) and procurement methods; traditional, design and construct contracts.
Resource allocation and management to complete jobs to agreed deadlines.
Management and mentoring of staff.
The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Building Consultancy team. Due to increasing workloads we are looking for a Building Surveyor to join our team in Colchester. The ideal candidate will ideally have some experience in quantity surveying.
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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Smarter Travel team. Working closely with our Travel Plan Coordinators and marketing team to ensure the delivery of sustainable travel plans for various developments.
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Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively
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An excellent opportunity has arisen for individuals to join the Richard Jackson team as an Engineering Apprentice. This role will involve supporting and assisting Technicians and Engineers within the business in the delivery of civil and structural engineering projects. As well as attending university/college for continued learning and development of technical knowledge and personal skills.
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Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively
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The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Richard Jackson team as an Engineering Apprentice. This role will involve supporting and assisting Technicians and Engineers within the business in the delivery of civil and structural and geotechnical engineering projects, both on-site and in an office setting. As well as attending university/college for continued learning and development of technical knowledge and personal skills.
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Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively
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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Smarter Travel team, working closely with our Senior Travel Plan and Marketing Coordinator to ensure the delivery of sustainable travel plans for residential developments.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Promoting aspects of current and emerging sustainable travel opportunities and
monitoring the outcome.
• Seek out opportunities to work collaboratively with internal/external
stakeholders, including the Client, as well as Local Planning and Transport
Authorities.
• Assist with management of projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Writing and reviewing Travel Plan reports (including survey analysis).
• Liaising with suppliers and ordering / managing the supply and delivery of
company related products.
• Presenting to clients and the public.
• Working alongside our current marketing agencies.
• Promoting the business including contributing to social media groups and pages
such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Assisting in the production of marketing material for print including copywriting.
• Assisting in the creation of content for website pages.
• Assisting in coordinating and delivering promotional event initiatives and
challenges within the target communities.
• Occasional travel around East Anglia to attend site visits, meetings, and
promotional events.
• Assisting in the monitoring the effectiveness of the Travel Plan, including
designing / coordinating Travel Surveys in accordance with Company Privacy
Policy.
• Assisting with Clients / Local Authorities ambitions for a sustainable future with
respect to transport, modal shift, electric vehicles, cycling, walking and public
transport use.
General
• At all times work safely, ensuring your own safety and that of others in the
Company.
• At all times work within all Company procedures and protocols.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Company.
Person Specification
Knowledge / Experience / Qualifications:
• Maths and English at GCSE grade C or 4, or CSE/O level/similar at equivalent
grade.
• Experience in a travel plan and/or marketing related field.
• Experience in website development / management / design through WordPress
(desirable).
• Adobe Creative Cloud Packages including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
(desirable).
• Understand the importance of design quality in marketing.
• Event planning (desirable).
• Report writing and statistical analysis.
• Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence (Desirable)
Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job
effectively
Ability to:
• An interest in sustainable / active travel and community engagement.
• Write / communicate effectively with relevant audiences.
• Accurate proof reading and copy writing.
• Create / generate new ideas to market and engage with clients / public.
• Employ communication friendly skills, both verbal, written and by email.
• Be confident in dealing with enquiries from public face to face.
• Establish effective relationships with clients, suppliers and fellow team members.
• Work methodically and accurately.
• Work well on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively including managing many
projects at one time.
• Be flexible to meet deadlines.
• Remain calm when under pressure.
• Have a ‘can do’ attitude.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Smarter Travel team on a part-time basis, working closely with our Travel Plan Coordinator to ensure the delivery of sustainable travel plans for residential developments.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assisting in promoting the use of sustainable travel and monitoring the
outcome.
• Assisting with writing and reviewing Travel Plan reports.
• Liaising with suppliers and ordering / managing the supply and delivery of
company related products.
• Working alongside our current marketing agency in promoting the business
including monitoring and contributing to social media groups and pages such as
Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Assisting in the production of marketing material for print and web use.
• Assisting in coordinating and delivering promotional event initiatives and
challenges within the target communities.
• Minimum of 1+ years’ experience within a Digital Marketing role.
• High level of experience in managing SEO and Social Media campaigns.
• Be commercially aware and understand the marketing needs of transport
planning business.
• Have an analytical thought process.
• Have a good understanding of websites (design and function).
• A passion for digital marketing with an awareness of emerging trends and
industry changes.
• An excellent understanding of the digital marketing channels listed above.
• Be a good communicator with both peers and clients.
• Be competent with the use of basic Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills.
• Have experience in up-selling at appropriate opportunities and be confident in
pitching our services to prospective clients.
• Experience within a marketing agency environment would be advantageous.
General
• At all times work safely, ensuring your own safety and that of others in the
Company
• At all times work within all Company procedures and protocols
• Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Company
Person Specification
Knowledge / Experience / Qualifications:
• Maths and English at GCSE grade C or 4, or CSE/O level /similar at equivalent
grade (is essential)
• One or more years’ experience in a marketing related field (desirable)
• WordPress (desirable)
• Adobe Creative Cloud Packages, including Photoshop, Indesign & Illustrator
(desirable)
• Understand the importance of design quality in marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence
Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job
effectively
Ability to:
• Write / communicate effectively with relevant audiences
• Accurate proof reading and copy writing
• Create / generate new ideas to market and engage with clients / public
• Employ communication friendly skills, both verbal, written and by email
• Be confident in dealing with enquiries from public face to face.
• Establish effective relationships with clients, suppliers and fellow team members
• Work methodically and accurately
• Work well on own initiative and as part of a team
• Multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
• Be flexible to meet deadlines
• Remain calm when under pressure
• Have a ‘can do’ attitude
Part-time hours: 18 hours per week.
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