Digital-First Structural Engineer - On-Site Inspections & Reports

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / EV scheme

25 days holiday + 8 BH + birthday off

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Enhanced family leave

Share purchase scheme

Death in service x4

CPD and training

Flexible / hybrid working model

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited is seeking a Structural Engineer in Oxfordshire to join a digital-first Building Consultancy. You will perform structural inspections across residential, commercial, and historic buildings, diagnosing defects and delivering live on-site reports.

The role offers autonomy, a hybrid working model, and involvement in insurance-related surveys with modern reporting tools and clear remedial recommendations. 2+ years’ experience and UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Structural inspections

Defect diagnosis

Building pathology

Digital reporting

Communication skills

Independent working

Driving licence

Stakeholder liaison

Education

MIStructE / MRICS / similar professional membership

Tools

Tablet-based reporting

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited is seeking a Structural Engineer in Oxfordshire to join a digital-first Building Consultancy. You will perform structural inspections across residential, commercial, and historic buildings, diagnosing defects and delivering live on-site reports.

The role offers autonomy, a hybrid working model, and involvement in insurance-related surveys with modern reporting tools and clear remedial recommendations. 2+ years’ experience and UK driving licence required.