Associate Structural Design Engineer

RPS Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS Group seeks an experienced Associate Structural Design Engineer in London to manage project lifecycles and oversee a team. This role focuses on diverse sectors from residential to energy, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. With prospects for career growth and flexible working, the position supports ongoing learning and values diversity.

Benefits

Accredited training

Flexible working options

Support for diversity and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, ideally chartered or working towards chartership.
• Experience in foundation, masonry, concrete, steel, and timber design.
• Familiar with the ‘Building Safety Act’.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle and oversee project finances.
• Lead a team of engineers and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and structural surveys.

Skills

Foundation design

Masonry design

Concrete design

Steel design

Timber design

Leadership skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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Associate Structural Design Engineer, London

Client: RPS Group

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Associate Structural Design Engineer

RPS is seeking an experienced Associate Structural Design Engineer to join our Structures Team. Our Design Division delivers projects across sectors such as residential, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, manufacturing, data centres, and energy. We focus on balancing form and function, sustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability. Digitalisation is central to our delivery, enabling clients to experience our designs from concept through detailed drawings, leveraging expertise across industries and disciplines.

What you’ll be doing: This role offers career progression as a Structural Engineer within our reputable team. You will manage the full project lifecycle, oversee project finances, and lead a team of engineers, reporting to the Director of Structural Engineering.

Duties Include:

• Assist in managing the structural engineering team
• Manage projects and project teams independently
• Handle financial responsibilities for projects
• Prepare fee quotations and invoices
• Manage staff and external consultants
• Develop engineers and technicians
• Collaborate with stakeholders and clients
• Conduct site visits, structural surveys, investigations, and repairs

Who we’re looking for: You should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, preferably be chartered or working towards chartership with ICE, IStructE, or equivalent.

Additionally, you will:

• Be experienced in foundation, masonry, concrete, steel, and timber design to eurocodes
• Have residential market experience, including traditional and framed structures
• Possess commercial awareness, including financial management and client development
• Be experienced in structural investigations for residential and commercial properties
• Ideally have experience related to the ‘Building Safety Act’
• Be familiar with Tekla (Tekla Designer, Tedds) and AutoCAD/Revit
• Demonstrate leadership skills and management experience
• Be decision-capable, motivated, autonomous, and innovative

What’s in it for you? We support ongoing learning through accredited training, provide clear career pathways, and value diversity and wellbeing. Flexible and hybrid working options are available, fostering a supportive work environment.

What happens next? Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. We aim to respond within three days. For more details, contact Parv Sandhu at RPS.

RPS, now part of Tetra Tech, offers global opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture committed to respectful collaboration and growth.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We embed diversity and inclusion in all our processes to attract and retain top talent, reflecting the communities we serve.

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive environment where respect, acknowledgment of diversity, and recognition of contributions are fundamental. Our core behaviour 'Stronger Together' emphasizes respect, growth, and shared success.

Recruitment Agencies: We work with trusted partners and do not accept speculative CVs from agencies outside our preferred list. Visit our careers page for more info.