Senior Structural Design Engineer

RPS Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Structural Design Engineer in Birmingham, UK. You will manage structural projects, oversee project teams, and conduct engineering surveys. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with relevant experience in structural design and investigations. The role offers growth opportunities and supports a flexible working culture.

Benefits

Career progression

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in structural investigations related to the Building Safety Act.
• Experience in residential and commercial markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and project teams independently.
• Conduct site visits, structural surveys, investigations, and repairs.
• Develop the engineering team.

Skills

Experience in designing foundations

Leadership skills

Familiarity with Tekla

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Familiarity with Revit

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartership or progress towards it with ICE, IStructE

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Senior Structural Design Engineer, Birmingham

Client: RPS Group

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 69f31a13a74a

Job Views: 22

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Senior Structural Design Engineer

RPS is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our Structures Team. The Design Division delivers projects across sectors such as residential, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, manufacturing, data centres, and energy, focusing on balancing sustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability. We leverage digitalisation to enhance project delivery from concept to completion, supported by decades of expertise across disciplines.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist management of the structural engineering team
• Manage projects and project teams independently
• Handle financial responsibilities for your projects
• Prepare fee quotations and invoicing
• Manage staff and external consultants
• Develop the engineering team
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and clients
• Conduct site visits, structural surveys, investigations, and repairs

Who we’re looking for:

Ideally, you hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, with chartership or progressing towards it with ICE, IStructE, or equivalent. You should have experience in designing foundations, masonry, concrete, steel, and timber structures to eurocodes, especially in residential and commercial markets, including structural investigations related to the Building Safety Act. Familiarity with Tekla, AutoCAD, and Revit is preferred, along with leadership skills and management experience.

What’s in it for you?

We support learning and development, offering career progression and flexible working options. Our inclusive culture values diversity, innovation, and employee wellbeing. You will join a company that prioritises its people and their growth.

What happens next?

If interested, apply and we will consider all applications, aiming to respond within three days. For more details, contact Parv Sandhu at RPS.

RPS, part of Tetra Tech, offers global opportunities with over 28,000 employees worldwide. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, embedding these principles in all our processes.