Senior Civil / Structural Design Engineer

We are recruiting for a Senior Civil / Structural Design Engineer working in one of our Building Engineering Teams in our Newark office. We offer and allow for agile, and hybrid working environment. The business is going from strength to strength and this represents an exceptional opportunity to further your career through delivering quality engineering solutions and designs for commercial and industrial development projects which achieve and exceed our client’s expectations.

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. Additionally, you will:

• 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

Who we’re looking for:

• 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

What’s in it for you? We’re an accredited training provider with the ICE and IStructE – we also offer entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

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.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Mindful that a truly inclusive organisation must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion: Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies: We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.