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RPS are currently seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our progressive business and work within the Structures team in our Milton Keynes office with agile working.
We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
What you’ll be doing
This is an exciting role for an individual looking to progress their career as a Structural Engineer within our industry leading team where we have an excellent reputation, offering a wealth of expertise in all sectors of the built environment. We are offering a broad and varied role within a challenging and rewarding environment where you will primarily be involved in the effective delivery of residential foundation and superstructure projects through to low and medium rise housing and commercial.
- Assist Associate Director / Director in management of structural engineering team
- Independent management of projects / project team
- Financial responsibility for your own projects
- Preparation of fee quotations / Invoicing
- Management of staff and other consultants.
- Further develop the team of engineers and technicians.
- Working in collaboration with senior stakeholders and clients
- Site visits and undertake structural surveys, investigation and repair schemes for structures from fires to foundation issues.
Who we’re looking for
To be successful in this role you will most likely have a degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering and will ideally be working chartership or already chartered with ICE, or IStructE or equivalent or progressing towards chartership. Additionally you will:
- Be experienced in the design of foundations, masonry, concrete including detailing, steel and timber structures to eurocodes.
- Be experienced in the residential market including traditional construction as well as framed structures.
- Show market commercial awareness with knowledge in financial management of projects, development of clients and ability to assist in the project appointment process.
- Preferably be experienced in structural investigations of low-rise residential properties, medium rise residential and commercial markets.
- Be familiar with Tekla software (Tekla designer and Tedds) and ideally with Autocad/Revit
- Show strong leadership skills to establish authority and influence both internally and externally to the company.
- Demonstrate previous Management experience would be advantageous
- Have the ability to make decisions
- Be motivated with initiative and comfortable with autonomy with an appetite to drive innovation
What’s in it for you?
We’re an accredited training provider – from 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 paul.gilliver@rpsgroup.com
Our commitment to diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization 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.’
