Regional Structural Engineer | Digital Reporting & Heritage

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Electric vehicle / car scheme

25 days holiday + 8 BH + birthday day

Performance-related bonus

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits package

Enhanced family leave

Share purchase scheme

Death in Service x4

Ongoing CPD and training

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is representing a market-leading, digital-first structural surveying consultancy in Kent, seeking a Structural Engineer with experience in structural surveys to join the Building Consultancy division on a regional patch.

The role offers a high degree of autonomy, with exposure to residential, commercial and historic buildings, and a strong emphasis on insurance-related work. Live digital reporting via tablet tools is standard.

Qualifications

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

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

Insurance surveys

Digital reporting

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Tablets

Digital reporting software

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is representing a market-leading, digital-first structural surveying consultancy in Kent, seeking a Structural Engineer with experience in structural surveys to join the Building Consultancy division on a regional patch.

The role offers a high degree of autonomy, with exposure to residential, commercial and historic buildings, and a strong emphasis on insurance-related work. Live digital reporting via tablet tools is standard.