Principal Structural Engineer
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | RPS Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req7982 |
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly capable and collaborative structural engineer to take a leading technical role within our Building Engineering team. As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will be at the forefront of delivering multidisciplinary building projects across residential, public sector, and commercial developments. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for mentoring others, influencing project outcomes, and contributing to innovative, sustainable engineering solutions. You will play a key role in shaping the future of engineering delivery at Tetra Tech RPS.
Purpose and Scope of the Role
You will join the Building Engineering team in Milton Keynes, where you will lead both new‑build structural design and the structural investigation, assessment, and reporting of existing buildings. Your work will include the design and integration of timber, steel, and concrete structures across a varied portfolio of projects, alongside conducting surveys, analysing defects, evaluating load paths in existing structures, and preparing clear, technically robust structural reports.
You will collaborate closely with architecture, fire engineering, mechanical, electrical, and other specialist disciplines to ensure that structural solutions—whether for new construction or existing‑building refurbishment—are fully coordinated, compliant, and aligned with client aspirations. Your role will involve providing technical leadership, reviewing BIM and CAD output, participating in design meetings, and undertaking site visits across the UK. You will be expected to maintain a proactive, solutions‑driven approach, championing technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Full job description is available at:
https://tetratech.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7982?c=tetratech&sq=req7982&lang=en-GB&referralToken=iIFasqx8IUWmutM0YlsFNQ
Purpose and Scope of the Role
You will join the Building Engineering team in Milton Keynes, where you will lead both new‑build structural design and the structural investigation, assessment, and reporting of existing buildings. Your work will include the design and integration of timber, steel, and concrete structures across a varied portfolio of projects, alongside conducting surveys, analysing defects, evaluating load paths in existing structures, and preparing clear, technically robust structural reports.
You will collaborate closely with architecture, fire engineering, mechanical, electrical, and other specialist disciplines to ensure that structural solutions—whether for new construction or existing‑building refurbishment—are fully coordinated, compliant, and aligned with client aspirations. Your role will involve providing technical leadership, reviewing BIM and CAD output, participating in design meetings, and undertaking site visits across the UK. You will be expected to maintain a proactive, solutions‑driven approach, championing technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Full job description is available at:
https://tetratech.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7982?c=tetratech&sq=req7982&lang=en-GB&referralToken=iIFasqx8IUWmutM0YlsFNQ
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