Structural Investigation Engineer

RPS Group; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Structural Investigation Engineer to join its Structures team in London. You'll play a key role in delivering structured investigations for residential and commercial projects, managing teams, and working closely with clients. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Accredited training and personal development plans

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment prioritizing wellbeing

Qualifications

• Chartered or progressing towards chartership with ICE, IStructE or equivalent.
• Experience with residential and commercial buildings, including tall structures.
• Management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural investigations and reporting on building structures.
• Manage projects and project teams independently.
• Prepare fee quotations and manage financial responsibilities.

Skills

Structural investigations

Building defect identification and reporting

Familiarity with the Building Safety Act

Foundation design

Timber and steel structures

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Designer

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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Structural Investigation Engineer, London

Client:

RPS Group

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

73a956180875

Job Views:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Structural Investigation Engineer

RPS is currently seeking to recruit a Structural Investigation 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, sustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability. Digitalisation is central to our delivery, enabling clients to experience designs from concept through detailed drawings, supported by expertise across industries and disciplines. We help clients harmonise design drivers through engineering, architecture, and development services.

What you’ll be doing: This role offers career progression within our industry-leading team, renowned for expertise across the built environment. You will be involved in delivering residential foundation and superstructure projects, including low and medium-rise housing and commercial developments. You will also help develop our structural investigation services for clients in London, Milton Keynes, and the Midlands.

Duties Include:

• Structural investigation and reporting on various building structures from residential to commercial, using different materials and structural forms
• Assist Operations Director / Director in developing investigation services
• Assist management of the structural engineering team
• Manage projects and project teams independently
• Handle financial responsibilities for your projects
• Prepare fee quotations and invoices
• Manage staff and consultants
• 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, be chartered with ICE, IStructE, or equivalent, or be progressing towards chartership.

Additionally you will:

• Have experience in structural investigations and reporting for residential and commercial buildings, including tall structures
• Be skilled in identifying, reporting, and repairing building defects
• Be familiar with structural safety assessments and the Building Safety Act
• Design foundations, masonry, concrete, steel, and timber structures to Eurocodes
• Have residential market experience, including traditional and framed structures
• Be familiar with Tekla (Tekla Designer, Tedds), AutoCAD, and Revit
• Management experience is advantageous
• Be decisive, motivated, proactive, and innovative

What’s in it for you? We support continuous learning through accredited training, personal development plans, and clear career pathways. We promote diversity, inclusion, flexible working, and a supportive work environment where you are valued and your wellbeing is prioritized.

What happens next? If interested, we look forward to your application. We aim to respond within three working days. For more details, contact Parv Sandhu at RPS, part of Tetra Tech, a global consulting and engineering leader with over 28,000 employees worldwide.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We embed diversity and inclusion in all our processes to ensure a respectful and inclusive workplace, recognizing the potential and contributions of everyone.

Recruitment Agencies We work with trusted partners and do not accept speculative CVs from agencies not on our preferred list. Please visit our careers page for more information.