Senior Structural Design Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join their renowned Structures Team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity for career progression within a leading firm known for its excellence in the built environment. You will manage projects, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and ensure high standards in structural design across various sectors. The company promotes continuous learning and offers flexible working arrangements, making it an attractive place for innovative professionals looking to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning support

Career pathways

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with ICE or IStructE.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural engineering team and projects independently.
• Conduct site visits and structural surveys for various issues.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Financial Management

Client Development

Leadership

Technical Team Development

Site Surveys

Structural Investigations

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartership with ICE, IStructE, or equivalent

Tools

Tekla

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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Senior Structural Design Engineer, London

Client:

RPS Group

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

08424f679d48

Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Structural Design Engineer

RPS is currently seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our Structures Team.

About The Design Business: RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple sectors including residential, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, manufacturing, data centres, energy, and more. We focus on balancing form and function, considering sustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability. Digitalisation is central to our delivery, enabling clients to experience designs from concept through detailed drawings, supported by decades of expertise across industries and disciplines.

What you’ll be doing: This role offers an opportunity for career progression within our industry-leading team, renowned for excellence across the built environment sectors.

Duties Include:

• Assist leadership in managing 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 and technical team
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and clients
• Conduct site visits, structural surveys, investigations, and repairs for issues like fires or foundation problems

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

Additionally, you will:

• Be experienced in designing foundations, masonry, concrete, steel, and timber structures to eurocodes
• Have experience in residential markets, including traditional and framed structures
• Possess market awareness, financial management skills, and client development experience
• Be experienced in structural investigations for residential and commercial properties, including familiarity with the Building Safety Act
• Be proficient with Tekla (Tekla Designer, Tedds), and ideally AutoCAD/Revit
• Show leadership skills and management experience
• Be decisive, motivated, innovative, and autonomous

What’s in it for you? We support continuous learning, offer clear career pathways, and promote diversity and inclusion. Flexible working arrangements are available to suit your needs.

What happens next? Interested? We look forward to your application. Contact Parv Sandhu at RPS for more details.

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, offers global opportunities and values diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful and innovative workplace.