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Location: London (North West, North East, Glasgow)
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Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
RDG Engineering is looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing team.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the business. Working across a diverse range of structural, civil and temporary works projects, the successful candidate will combine hands-on technical delivery with increasing responsibility for project management, commercial activities and business development.
The position is ideally suited to an engineer looking to broaden their experience beyond purely technical delivery while maintaining a leading role in project delivery. For the right individual, the role provides a clear pathway towards increased responsibility and a future leadership position within the business.
The Role
Our workload spans a variety of sectors including heritage, rail, nuclear, commercial and infrastructure projects, offering exposure to technically challenging and often non-standard engineering problems.
Responsibilities will include:
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Leading engineering projects from enquiry through to completion
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Preparing, reviewing and approving calculations, drawings and technical reports
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Coordinating with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams
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Managing project programmes, budgets and technical delivery
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Developing and maintaining client relationships
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Preparing quotations and supporting commercial activities
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Mentoring and supporting junior engineers
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Contributing to business development and operational discussions
The successful candidate will be expected to work with a high level of independence while collaborating closely with colleagues across the business.
Requirements
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
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Experience within a structural and/or civil engineering consultancy environment
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Strong technical and problem-solving capability
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Experience managing projects and coordinating technical delivery
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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The ability to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
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A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of projects
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An interest in developing towards a future leadership role
Chartered status is welcomed but not essential. Support towards Chartership will be provided where required.
What We Offer
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Varied and technically challenging projects
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Exposure to multiple sectors and industries
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Direct involvement with clients and project stakeholders
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Support towards Chartership and ongoing professional development
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Opportunities for progression and increased responsibility
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Occupational sick pay
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Private healthcare
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Cycle to work scheme
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Team events and activities
Salary dependent on experience.