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