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.

Location: Colchester and London

Job Purpose:

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.

Main Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Scoping and preparing fee proposals
  • Assisting with business development activity to further enhance, grow and diversify the civil engineering capabilities within the organisation
  • Oversee and develop appropriate technical solutions / reports from concept through to implementation stage
  • Conduct site inspections / reviews and analyse data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other)
  • Assess potential risks, material and cost
  • Provide advice and resolve creatively and emerging problems / deficiencies
  • Specific additional elements attributable to the respective Discipline
  • Monitor progress and compile project status reports
  • Manage budgets
  • Engaging with and managing the needs of clients and fellow professionals
  • Working closely with key stakeholders to deliver solutions which exceed client expectations
  • Attending meetings and communicating with clients to establish their needs
  • Managing all deliverables to ensure client satisfaction and commercial and technical project success
  • Maintaining high technical standards consistent with the project brief
  • Ensuring all projects are completed in a timely and cost-effective way
  • Identifying key learning points and communicating these across the group and/or the wider business
  • Managing project team to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget
  • Manage all technical aspects of the team’s project work to ensure they are undertaken in accordance with the Company Management System and Health and Safety Procedures
  • Being innovative in changing designs through a knowledge of engineering
  • Supporting other senior management within the business with technical development
  • Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior members of the team
  • Representing Richard Jackson Ltd externally at conferences and seminars promoting the vision and values of the Company

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: 

  • Proven work experience within the field of engineering
  • Degree in engineering or similar
  • Excellent knowledge of design and visualisation software such as required
  • Ability to develop new and existing client relationships as well business development skills to generate new work streams
  • Project management and supervision skills
  • In-depth knowledge of engineering procedures and standards
  • Good awareness of engineering and building design beyond own discipline
  • Able to design and deliver engineering solutions on major and/or complex projects
  • Strategic thinker with proven experience of developing and implementing creative and successful solutions
  • Excellent programme management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects
  • Expert in providing project management guidance and direction on multi-disciplinary projects
  • Able to understand the balance of engineering priorities on differing projects
  • Able to motivate individuals to work collaboratively as a team
  • Excellent people management skills and experience of managing staff at all levels
  • Encouraging others to deliver elegant, practical and safe engineering solutions
  • Able to quickly develop successful client relationships and internal relationships
  • Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines is essential
  • Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal)
  • A passion for working with clients and fellow professionals who care about their projects and mentoring the team to achieve these values

Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively

 Ability to: 

  • Demonstrate strong commercial awareness
  • Business development skills
  • Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email
  • Establish effective relationships with clients 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
  • Think outside of the box

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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Location: Colchester

Job Purpose:

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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and communicate innovative and effective design ideas
  • Being aware of all environmental, legal, safety and health guidelines and requirements
  • Preparing progress reports for seniors and the client
  • Prepare and submit calculations and drawings for building control submission
  • Working closely with the key people such as the engineering team, client, architects, site managers, etc.
  • Understanding structural principles, undertaking structural calculations by hand and computer design programme as instructed by seniors
  • Assist in preparing specifications, working drawings, etc.
  • If requested by seniors, make regular site inspections to ensure that the work is progressing according to schedule and designs
  • Assist the structural engineering manager and senior structural engineer in their work
  • Knowledge about the properties and strength of the various materials like steel, timber, brick, etc. and use each of them appropriately
  • Use computer software to prepare structural simulation models and how the structure will withstand different conditions
  • Inspect old buildings and recommend repairs or demolition where necessary
  • Work with the contractor to ensure that the newly-built structures are stable and constructed in line with the designs
  • Inspect site work when required

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 and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • A passion for building structures
  • Ability to use AutoCAD / REVIT preferrable but not essential
  • Minimum 1 years’ experience with a consultancy firm

Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively – Ability to:

  • Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email
  • Establish effective relationships with clients 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

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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Location: Colchester and Cambridge

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.

Job purpose:

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.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Deliver innovative, sustainable, efficient, safe, practical and intelligent structural engineering solutions on all projects and other activities, appropriate to the stage and type of project.
  • Assist in the day to day management of engineers and technicians to produce complete, coordinated and high-quality project information (calculations, drawings, specifications and other documents) on time and on budget to meet agreed deadlines.
  • Undertake multi-discipline design & coordination activities with all relevant members of the design team.
  • Ensure reviews are conducted sufficiently in advance of all deadlines, such that any necessary amendments can comfortably be completed prior to issue as agreed.
  • Ensure all designs are thoroughly checked independently by other engineers, and ensure all errors are corrected prior to issue of the documents.
  • Ensure Health and Safety is considered at all stages of the design process such that the designs produced minimise risk during construction while exceeding the client/architect’s expectations.
  • Ensure that adequate notes are added to drawings so that all unusual risks, that cannot be eliminated from the design, are highlighted to the contractor, and any specific methods of working or sequencing are described clearly.
  • To liaise with Architects, clients and the rest of the design team, to ensure that efficient and integrated structural solutions are produced on all projects, which are sensitive to the architectural intent.
  • Maintain good, clear and proactive communication with all relevant members of the design team, to ensure they are aware of our progress and agree realistic dates of issue.
  • Attend design team, site and client meetings, as required.
  • Keep full and accurate written records of all meetings attended, telephone discussions etc, in the appropriate project file.
  • Ensure high standards of presentation are maintained in all documents issued.
  • Prepare and issue bids and fee proposals for new projects that are competitive and profitable as agreed with relevant parties.

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 and qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
  • Proven working experience within the field of structural engineering.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD.
  • Decisive with excellent critical thinking skills.

Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively – Ability to:

  • Demonstrate strong commercial awareness.
  • Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email.
  • Establish effective relationships with clients 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.
  • Think outside of the box.

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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Location: Norwich & Bristol

Job purpose:

  • 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.

Main duties & responsibilities:

  • Manage, design, develop, create and maintain small-scale through to large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner.
  • Assess the impact and feasibility of site due diligence, preliminary layout and up to the final engineering design.
  • Study and assess drawings, plans, specifications and other documents relating to construction projects.
  • Determine budget, project schedules and scope of work and deploy appropriate staff.
  • Manage deliverables on time and within the budget.
  • Direct, lead and support other engineering and skilled personnel in managing and executing multiple tasks and projects.
  • Lead and direct onsite construction teams.
  • Collaborate and interact with construction teams, architects and outside project developers and consultants.
  • Initiate and ensure standard civil engineering discipline in drawings and plans.
  • Adhere to best practices, standards and procedures of the company.
  • Designing to all relevant UK standards and guides.
  • Obtain approval from approving bodies.
  • Duties under H&S/CDM.

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:

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject.
  • Computer literate with a good understanding of appropriate software packages including CAD, PDS or Civil3D and Microdrainage / FLOW.
  • FRA experience.
  • Competent with S278/S38 highway design.
  • Experience in private and adoptable drainage design.
  • Experience of earthworks and external level designs including 3D analysis.
  • Knowledge of the planning, specification, design, procurement and commissioning of projects.
  • Possess sound knowledge of current legislation and able to work in accordance with QA and H&S procedures.
  • Experience in team and line management.
  • Experience of coaching and mentoring Engineers within a discipline group.
  • Experienced level of decision making and ability to prioritise and manage conflicting internal and external demands.

Personal attributes & skills required to perform in the job effectively – Ability to:

  • Be commercially aware.
  • Run schemes in their entirety.
  • Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email.
  • Establish effective relationships with clients 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.

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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Location: Norwich (but other office locations considered)

Job purpose:

  • Assist in the delivery of a range of projects (residential, education, community and health, heritage, universities, and colleges) and procurement methods; traditional, design and construct contracts.
  • Manage complete jobs to agreed deadlines.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Manage, design, develop, create and maintain small-scale through to large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner.
  • Assess the impact and feasibility of site due diligence, preliminary layout and up to the final engineering design.
  • Study and assess drawings, plans, specifications and other documents relating to construction projects.
  • Manage deliverables on time and within the budget.
  • Direct, lead and support other engineering and skilled personnel in managing and executing multiple tasks and projects.
  • Collaborate and interact with construction teams, architects and outside project developers and consultants.
  • Adhere to best practices, standards and procedures of the company.
  • Designing to all relevant UK standards and guides.
  • Obtain approval from approving bodies.
  • Duties under H&S/CDM.

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:

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject.
  • Computer literate with a good understanding of appropriate software packages including CAD, PDS or Civil3D and Microdrainage / FLOW.
  • FRA experience.
  • Competent with S278/S38 highway design.
  • Experience in private and adoptable drainage design.
  • Experience of earthworks and external level designs including 3D analysis.
  • Knowledge of the planning, specification, design, procurement and commissioning of projects.
  • Possess sound knowledge of current legislation and able to work in accordance with QA and H&S procedures.

Personal attributes & skills required to perform in the job effectively – Ability to:

  • Be commercially aware.
  • Run schemes in their entirety.
  • Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email.
  • Establish effective relationships with clients 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.

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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Location: Norwich (but other locations may be considered)

Job purpose:

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.

Main duties & responsibilities:

  • Preparation of preliminary surface and foul water drainage designs
  • Strategic drainage designs for large and medium scale projects
  • Preparation of Sustainable Drainage concepts and designs for projects
  • Assist with site inspections/reviews and analyse data (maps, reports, geotechnical, data, drawings and alike)
  • Liaise with other disciplines within the project team to coordinate designs
  • Liaise with Local Authorities and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals
  • Keep up to date with the latest software packages
  • Keep up to date with industry guideline changes
  • Opportunities to lead infrastructure design projects
  • Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments
  • Preparation of SuDS scheme and solutions

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:

  • Working towards or hold a civil engineering degree / HNC or HND equivalent
  • At least 3 years’ experience within a similar role / environment
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microdrainage / FLOW or similar
  • Working knowledge of UK Codes of Practices and Design Standards for highways and drainage
  • A knowledge of highway and drainage design
  • A preference of knowledge of the planning process for different types of development
  • Flood risk/drainage legislation, Codes of Practice and Health & Safety best practices;
  • An understanding of project management and experience is preferred but not essential

Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively – ability to:

  • Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email
  • Establish effective relationships with clients 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

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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Location: London & Bristol

Job purpose:

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.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Deliver innovative, sustainable, efficient, safe, practical and intelligent structural engineering solutions on all projects and other activities, appropriate to the stage and type of project.
  • Assist in the day to day management of engineers and technicians to produce complete, coordinated and high-quality project information (calculations, drawings, specifications and other documents) on time and on budget to meet agreed deadlines.
  • Undertake multi-discipline design & coordination activities with all relevant members of the design team.
  • Ensure reviews are conducted sufficiently in advance of all deadlines, such that any necessary amendments can comfortably be completed prior to issue as agreed.
  • Ensure all designs are thoroughly checked independently by other engineers, and ensure all errors are corrected prior to issue of the documents.
  • Ensure Health and Safety is considered at all stages of the design process such that the designs produced minimise risk during construction while exceeding the client/architect’s expectations.
  • Ensure that adequate notes are added to drawings so that all unusual risks, that cannot be eliminated from the design, are highlighted to the contractor, and any specific methods of working or sequencing are described clearly.
  • To liaise with Architects, clients and the rest of the design team, to ensure that efficient and integrated structural solutions are produced on all projects, which are sensitive to the architectural intent.
  • Maintain good, clear and proactive communication with all relevant members of the design team, to ensure they are aware of our progress and agree realistic dates of issue.
  • Attend design team, site and client meetings, as required.
  • Keep full and accurate written records of all meetings attended, telephone discussions etc, in the appropriate project file.
  • Ensure high standards of presentation are maintained in all documents issued.
  • Prepare and issue bids and fee proposals for new projects that are competitive and profitable as agreed with relevant parties.

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:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
  • Proven working experience within the field of structural engineering.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD.
  • Decisive with excellent critical thinking skills.

Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively – Ability to:

  • Demonstrate strong commercial awareness.
  • Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email.
  • Establish effective relationships with clients 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.
  • Think outside of the box.

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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Location: Colchester

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.

 Detailed day to day duties: 

  • Day to day administration of major construction projects and/or multi-site projects
  • Assist in establishing a client’s requirements/brief and undertake feasibility studies
  • Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities where required
  • Undertake cost analyses’
  • Perform risk assessments, value management processes and cost control procedures;
  • Advise on a procurement strategy
  • Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks
  • Prepare and analyse costings for tenders
  • Allocate work to sub consultants
  • Provide advice on contractual claims
  • Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports
  • Value completed work and arrange payments
  • Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use
  • Understand the implications of health and safety regulations
  • UK wide travel may be required

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:

  • Membership of the RICS or CABE preferred
  • Experience in a Quantity Surveying background at a senior level is desirable
  • Project Management / Employer’s Agent experience
  • In depth knowledge of the construction industry
  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or other relevant discipline
  • Budgeting experience
  • Excellent maths skills
  • Organisational and planning skills
  • Negotiation and leadership skills

Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively

 Ability to: 

  • Contribute to improving project profitability by challenging existing working practices
  • Ensure Quantity Surveying and Project Management services are produced professionally, on time and within the available fee
  • Seek out continuous improvement in quantity surveying and project management procedures
  • Identify and resolve capacity issues with project leaders/team leaders
  • Provide effective programme information management support for the Senior management
  • Ensure ISO 9001 processes are being followed and checklists and audits are kept up to date.
  • Demonstrate strong commercial awareness
  • Employ effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • 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
  • Think outside the box

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Location: Colchester, Cambridge or Norwich.

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.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Management of projects and the team to ensure timely delivery projects.
  • Management of agreed strategy and team development.
  • Promoting all aspects of current and emerging sustainable travel opportunities.
  • Seek out opportunities to work collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders, including the Client, as well as Local Planning and Transport Authorities.
  • 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.
  • Managing the production of marketing material for print including copywriting.
  • Managing the creation of content for website pages.
  • Management and 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 (may include evening and weekend working as necessary).
  • Assisting in the monitoring the effectiveness of the Travel Plan, including designing / coordinating Travel Surveys in accordance with Company Privacy Policy.
  • Assisting Clients / Local Authorities ambitions for a sustainable future with respect to transport, modal shift, electric vehicles, cycling, walking and public transport use.
  • Knowledge and practical experience of awareness-raising or campaigning on sustainability issues and the application of behaviour change techniques.
  • Ability to negotiate and influence others at a level commensurate for the role.
  • Appreciation and understanding of situations requiring tact, diplomacy and Discretion.
  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
  • Problem solving skills and the ability to translate ideas into implementation plans.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
  • Ability to monitor, analyse and report transport related data.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload and work to deadlines.
  • Innovative and proactive to find solutions.
  • Ability to give instruction and to implement change.
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic and the ability to inspire and motivate others into action.
  • A reflective and committed approach to own professional and personal development.

 

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:

  • A Degree in a related discipline or demonstrable relevant experience involving transport policy, transport engineering, travel & transport and the associated management, administration planning, operations and systems or marketing.
  • 3+years’ experience in a travel plan and/or marketing related field with project management experience.
  • Experience in website development / management through WordPress (desirable).
  • Adobe Creative Cloud Packages including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator (desirable).
  • Event planning (desirable).
  • Excellent report writing and statistical analysis.
  • Microsoft Office.
  • Full UK driving licence (essential)

 

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 including managing many projects at one time.
  • Be flexible to meet deadlines.
  • Remain calm when under pressure.
  • Have a ‘can do’ attitude.
  • An interest in sustainable / active travel and community engagement.

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Location: Norwich, Colchester.

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.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assisting Engineers in the preparation of engineering calculations and specifications.
  • Assisting technicians in the preparation of engineering drawings.
  • Supervised site visits to view construction of designed schemes.
  • Use of CAD and other computerised design systems.
  • Attend university/college to successfully achieve an engineering degree.
  • Learn and develop technical knowledge and skills to assist with the successful completion and sign off of the apprenticeship scheme.

 

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:

  • Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (grades A to C) including English language and mathematics
  • Experience in using AutoCAD or similar software is advantageous but not essential

 

Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively

Ability to:

  • Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email
  • Learn quickly and to demonstrate and record effective learning
  • Establish effective relationships with colleagues, fellow team members, external design team and clients.
  • 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

 

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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Location: Colchester

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.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assisting engineers in the preparation of calculations and specifications.
  • Assisting technician in the preparation of engineering drawings.
  • Use of CAD and other computerised design systems.
  • Provide support to supervising engineers during site investigations, including undertaking routine monitoring visits and in-situ testing.
  • Data processing using Microsoft excel and design software packages (training will be provided).
  • Assist in the management and storage of samples, materials and consumables.
  • Appreciation of our business – understand briefs, budgets and monitor delivery.
  • Maintain Client Care, including internal and external clients.
  • Attend university/college to successfully achieve an engineering degree.
  • Learn and develop technical knowledge and skills to assist with the successful completion and sign off of the apprenticeship scheme.

 

General

  • At all times work safely, ensuring your own safety and that of others inside and outside of 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:

  • Full UK driving licence (preferrable) with access to a vehicle (desirable);
  • IT literate with sound numerical ability;
  • Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (grades A to C) including English language and mathematics;
  • Experience in using AutoCAD or similar software is advantageous but not essential;
  • Willingness to undertake physical work outside in all weathers and to travel with occasional overnight stays;

 

Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively

 

Ability to:

  • Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and electronic
  • Learn quickly and to demonstrate and record effective learning
  • Establish effective relationships with fellow colleagues, team members, external design team and clients
  • 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

 

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Location: Norwich

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.

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Location: Norwich

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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