Field Structural Engineer - Digital Reports & Autonomy

American Society of Civil Engineers; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or EV scheme

25 days holiday + 8 BH + birthday

Pension with enhanced employer contrib

Performance bonus

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineer to conduct regionally-focused structural inspections across residential, commercial, and heritage properties. You will work with a forward-thinking, tech-enabled team delivering live, tablet-based site reports and actionable remedial guidance.

The role emphasizes insurance-related diagnostics, building pathology understanding, and autonomous field work within a flexible, hybrid arrangement across East Anglia and surrounding

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in structural inspections/defect diagnosis.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology and structural damage mechanisms.
• Experience with insurance-related surveys is advantageous.
• Comfortable using digital reporting tools/tablets.

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

Strong communication

Excellent IT skills

Autonomy

Tools

Digital reporting tools

Job description

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineer to conduct regionally-focused structural inspections across residential, commercial, and heritage properties. You will work with a forward-thinking, tech-enabled team delivering live, tablet-based site reports and actionable remedial guidance.

The role emphasizes insurance-related diagnostics, building pathology understanding, and autonomous field work within a flexible, hybrid arrangement across East Anglia and surrounding