Structural Engineer

Job description

Position: Structural Engineer (Surveying)

Location: Southeast / London Projects (Field-Based)

Salary: £40,000+ DOE (Flexible depending on experience)

We are currently representing a market-leading, digital-first structural surveying consultancy with a strong UK presence, seeking a Structural Engineer, with experience in Structural Surveys to join their expanding Building Consultancy division covering the Southeast and London projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, tech-enabled business that is redefining how structural surveys and defect diagnostics are delivered. The role offers a high degree of autonomy, working across a varied portfolio including residential, commercial, and historic buildings, with a strong emphasis on insurance-related work and building pathology.

The business is known for its cutting-edge digital reporting systems, allowing engineers to produce live, on-site reports via tablet-based technology, improving efficiency and client delivery. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality inspections, diagnosing structural issues, and providing clear, commercially aware remedial recommendations.

Structural Engineer – Salary & Benefits

• Salary starting from £40,000+ (DOE – flexible for the right candidate)
• Performance-related bonus
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Electric vehicle / car scheme
• Flexible benefits package
• Enhanced family leave
• Share purchase scheme (with interest-free loan option)
• Birthday leave
• Ongoing CPD and training within a growing business
• Flexible / hybrid working model

Structural Engineer – Responsibilities

• Undertake structural inspections across residential, commercial, and heritage buildings
• Diagnose defects including subsidence, movement, fire and storm damage
• Produce live digital reports on-site, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Provide remedial specifications and technical recommendations
• Manage and contribute to insurance claim reporting processes
• Liaise with insurers, clients, and contractors to ensure service excellence
• Maintain high standards of technical delivery aligned with KPIs and SLAs
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within a digital-first environment

Structural Engineer – Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in structural inspections / defect diagnosis
• Strong knowledge of building pathology and structural damage mechanisms
• Experience working on insurance-related surveys (highly advantageous)
• Understanding of both traditional and non-traditional construction methods
• Excellent IT skills, comfortable using digital reporting tools / tablets
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across stakeholders
• Ability to work independently across a regional patch
• Full UK driving licence
• Working towards or holding professional membership (MIStructE, MICE, MRICS or similar)
• Experience with historic buildings

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South East

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English