Principal Structural Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Structural Design Engineer in Milton Keynes, where you will lead innovative projects across residential and commercial sectors. This role offers exciting career progression opportunities, allowing you to manage your own projects and teams while engaging with clients and stakeholders. With a focus on sustainability and digitalisation, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion. Enjoy a supportive work environment that promotes professional development and recognizes your contributions, making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in designing foundations and structures following Eurocodes.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural engineering team and manage projects independently.
• Conduct structural surveys and investigations for various properties.

Skills

Structural Design

Project Management

Financial Management

Client Development

Structural Investigations

Leadership

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (ICE, IStructE)

Tools

Tekla

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Principal Structural Design Engineer, Milton Keynes

RPS are currently seeking an experienced Principal Structural Design Engineer to join our progressive business within the Structures team, servicing clients in London, Milton Keynes, and across the Midlands. Join our industry-leading team, which offers expertise across sectors such as low to medium rise residential development and structural investigations.

About The Design Business:

RPS Design Division delivers projects across sectors including residential housing, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, manufacturing, data centres, and energy. We focus on balancing sustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability, with digitalisation at the core of our delivery model.

What you’ll be doing:

This role offers career progression for a Structural Engineer involved in residential foundation and superstructure projects, including low and medium rise housing and commercial developments.

Duties Include:

• Assist senior management in leading the structural engineering team
• Manage projects and project teams independently
• Handle financial responsibilities for your projects
• Prepare fee quotations and manage invoicing
• Manage staff and collaborate with other consultants
• Develop engineering team members
• Engage with stakeholders and clients onsite
• Conduct structural surveys, investigations, and repairs for structures affected by issues such as fires or foundation problems

Who we’re looking for:

You should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, ideally be chartered with ICE, IStructE, or equivalent, or be working towards it. Additionally, you will:

• Be experienced in designing foundations, masonry, concrete, steel, and timber structures following 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 low-rise and medium-rise residential and commercial properties
• Preferably have experience with the Building Safety Act investigations and reporting
• Be familiar with Tekla (Tekla Designer and Tedds), AutoCAD, and Revit
• Demonstrate leadership skills and management experience
• Be proactive, autonomous, and innovative

What’s in it for you?

We support professional development through accredited training and clear career pathways. We promote diversity, inclusion, flexible working, and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.

What happens next?

If interested, please contact Parv Sandhu at RPS. We consider all applications and aim to respond within three working days. As part of Tetra Tech, a global leader in consulting and engineering, RPS offers extensive project opportunities worldwide.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embed diversity and inclusion in all our processes, respecting and valuing diverse perspectives, which strengthens our community and enhances our work environment.

Recruitment Agencies

We work with trusted partners and do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our Preferred Supplier List. Visit our careers page for more information.