About the Role
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 & BenefitsSalary starting from £40,000+ (DOE - flexible for the right candidate)Performance-related bonusEnhanced contributory pensionElectric vehicle / car schemeFlexible benefits packageEnhanced family leaveShare purchase scheme (with interest-free loan option)Birthday leaveOngoing CPD and training within a growing businessFlexible / hybrid working model Structural Engineer - ResponsibilitiesUndertake structural inspections across residential, commercial, and heritage buildingsDiagnose defects including subsidence, movement, fire and storm damageProduce live digital reports on-site, ensuring accuracy and efficiencyProvide remedial specifications and technical recommendationsManage and contribute to insurance claim reporting processesLiaise with insurers, clients, and contractors to ensure service excellenceMaintain high standards of technical delivery aligned with KPIs and SLAsContribute to continuous improvement and innovation within a digital-first environmentStructural Engineer - RequirementsMinimum 2+ years' experience in structural inspections / defect diagnosisStrong knowledge of building pathology and structural damage mechanismsExperience working on insurance-related surveys (highly advantageous)Understanding of both traditional and non-traditional construction methodsExcellent IT skills, comfortable using digital reporting tools / tabletsStrong communication skills with the ability to liaise across stakeholdersAbility to work independently across a regional patchFull UK driving licenceWorking towards or holding professional membership (MIStructE, MICE, MRICS or similar)Experience with historic buildingsBennett 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.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.