Senior Civil/Structural Design Engineer

RPS plc; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newark on Trent is looking for a qualified design manager to oversee technical delivery and manage a design team. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, at least 4 years of experience, and strong skills in technical design, communication, and project management. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of postgraduate experience in a relevant field.
• Chartered or Incorporated status preferred or working towards it.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and drawing production for technical project delivery.
• Collaborate and communicate with the project team and clients.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical advice.

Skills

Technical design knowledge

Team collaboration

Mentoring and guidance

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Accredited Masters Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

BIM software

Design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Design Business

RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple niche sectors from residential housing developments, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, energy and more as we strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability. Digitalisation is at the core of our delivery model allowing our clients and their stakeholders to really experience our designs right from project concept stage and through drawing on expertise spanning decades, industries and disciplines, we assist clients to harmonise design drivers through inspired engineering, architecture and development services.

What you'll be doing

You will be working closely with the team Director and supporting the project lead. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of design / drawing production to assist in the technical delivery of projects.

• Collaborate with the team, delegate tasks and communicate effectively
• Mentor junior colleagues; provide technical advice and guidance
• Attend and contribute to project/ client meetings
• Assist with site inspections and surveys as required
• Undertake design tasks based on expert technical knowledge
• Oversee and maintain high-quality technical design output
• Establish and maintain good relationships with external project team members and clients
• Recognise and manage cost/ time and budget implications and also support in preparing fee proposals
• Produce detailed technical output using design models and expert knowledge
• Validate design models and calculations and contribute to technical specifications and reports
• Manage drawing production and ensuring BIM protocols are adhered to

Relevant degree and experience

• Relevant degree (ideally an accredited Masters Degree with ICE/ IStructE) in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent Level 6 qualification
• Ideally Chartered or Incorporated with relevant professional body or working towards Chartership
• Ideally a minimum of 4 years post graduate experience
• Competent in relevant drawing, modelling and experienced in the application of relevant design software
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant legislation and standards
• Good commercial awareness and project management skills and experience
• Manage continuous professional development and stay updated on legislation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent written and verbal communication skills, Disability Confident

What happens next?
If this opportunity suits your career journey, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within three working days.
If you'd like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Parv Sandhu at RPS.