Freelance Senior Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A risk management consultancy is seeking a Freelance Senior Structural Engineer to conduct forensic investigations and support building safety. Responsibilities include structural assessments and ensuring compliance with building regulations. A strong background in structural engineering and relevant qualifications are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work with various high-profile UK clients.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Structural Engineering Consultancy.
• Ability to design and specify remedial works for existing buildings.
• Knowledge of structural safety guidance and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations of existing buildings.
• Assess issues and undertake structural risk assessments.
• Support the development of building safety case reports.

Skills

Structural scheme design

Structural Risk Assessment

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Eurocodes

Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies

Education

BSc / BEng / MSc / MEng in Structural Engineering or relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Freelance Senior Structural Engineers

Ark Workplace Risk | London and Surrounding

At Ark Workplace Risk, we empower our clients to confidently manage risk, compliance, and safety through a trusted partnership built on expert knowledge, innovative solutions, and proactive guidance and insight.

About Ark Workplace Risk:

• Proven Expert Knowledge: With over 30 years of experience and a trusted reputation among 200+ UK organisations, we provide workable solutions that align with our clients’ organisational and business goals, as well as regulatory requirements.
• Industry-Leading Software: Our innovative tools streamline risk and compliance management, putting clients in control and enabling them to demonstrate accountability to stakeholders.
• Insight-Driven Solutions: As industry thought leaders, we provide actionable insights into emerging legislation, guidance, and industry trends, ensuring court-readiness for their business.
• Responsive Partnership: From everyday guidance to urgent, critical, complex, and contentious scenarios, we work in partnership with clients, becoming their trusted advisor and solution provider, whenever and wherever they need us most.

Role Summary

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for forensic investigations of existing buildings, assessing issues, undertaking structural risk assessments, and supporting the development of building safety case reports. You will conduct site inspections, review risk assessments under Building Regulations requirement A3, interpret data from external wall investigations, monitor projects, and ensure structural safety in buildings.

The Candidate

Previous experience within a Structural Engineering Consultancy, delivering services such as:

• Structural scheme design
• Optioneering and justification of structural options
• Knowledge of disproportionate collapse solutions and detail drawings
• Experience in structural refurbishment works and major extensions
• Experience in appraisal of existing structures
• Structural Risk Assessment
• Knowledge of structural safety guidance and standards, especially for residential buildings, including Eurocodes (EC1-1-7), British Standards (BS8110, BS5950, BS5268, BS5628), and an understanding of BS 7974 PD 1, PD 3, PD 7
• Ability to design and specify remedial works for existing buildings
• Knowledge of geotechnics and interpretation of geo-environmental investigation reports

Additional beneficial knowledge:

• Understanding of the Building Safety Act, including Gateway 2 & 3 processes
• Knowledge of external wall systems and façade engineering, including PAS9980 methodology
• Understanding of fire protection and fire analysis in structures
• Knowledge of external fire spread analysis

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in delivering structural engineering for new builds, extensions, and refurbishments, ideally residential
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills
• Understanding of building systems, components, and their impact on performance and safety
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies
• Ability to provide competent person advice when required

Qualifications and Memberships

BSc / BEng / MSc / MEng in Structural Engineering or relevant field

Membership of a relevant institution, such as IStructE, ICE, or working towards membership

In addition to qualifications and experience, strong interpersonal skills, report writing, and knowledge of UK regulations are essential.

About Ark Workplace Risk

Ark provides innovative professional services, outsourcing, and software solutions to mid/major UK organizations. Trusted by over 500 global and premium brands, Ark delivers smarter risk, compliance, and safety solutions.

We are committed to equality and diversity. All applicants will be treated fairly and without discrimination based on protected characteristics such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or maternity status.