Structural Engineer - Surveying

Job Description

Position: Structural Engineer (Building Consultancy)

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

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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