Senior Structural Engineer

ALink Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

Remote or London office option

Permanent/Contract/Part-time options

Job summary

ALink Recruitment is partnering with a London-based engineering consultancy to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer. You will assess subsidence and cracking on residential and commercial properties, focusing on period Victorian and Georgian buildings across London.

The role offers flexible engagement types—permanent, contract, or part-time—with options for fully remote work between site visits or working from the London office.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Structural Engineer required.
• Experience assessing subsidence, cracking and structural movement.
• Knowledge of Victorian and Georgian construction.
• Experience with residential and commercial properties.
• Ability to travel between sites across London.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural inspections of residential and commercial buildings across London.
• Assess cracking, subsidence, movement and defects.
• Diagnose causes and determine need for further investigation or monitoring.
• Produce concise, technically robust inspection reports.
• Recommend remedial works or specialist investigations.
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and relevant parties.
• Manage site-visit schedule and report workload.

Skills

Independent inspections

Report writing

Travel to sites

Education

Chartered status with ICE or IStructE (or progress towards chartership)

Job description

ALink Recruitment is working with a London based engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to assess subsidence, cracking and associated structural defects across residential and commercial properties.

The projects will primarily involve period buildings, particularly Victorian and Georgian properties throughout London. This is a flexible opportunity that can be structured on a permanent, contract or part-time basis. You may work fully remotely between site visits or from the consultancy's London office, depending on your preference.

The Role

• Conducting structural inspections of residential and commercial buildings across London
• Assessing cracking, subsidence, structural movement and other building defects
• Diagnosing likely causes and determining whether further investigation or monitoring is required
• Producing concise, technically robust inspection reports
• Recommending appropriate remedial works, monitoring or specialist investigations
• Communicating findings clearly to clients and other relevant parties
• Managing your own site-visit schedule and report workload

About You

• Substantial experience as a Senior Structural Engineer
• Previous experience assessing subsidence, cracking and structural movement
• Strong knowledge of traditional construction, particularly Victorian and Georgian buildings
• Experience working with both residential and commercial properties
• The ability to carry out inspections independently and reach sound technical conclusions
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
• Chartered status with ICE or IStructE, or progress towards chartership, is preferred
• The ability to travel between sites across London

What is offered

• A highly flexible working arrangement
• The option to work remotely or from a London office
• A choice of permanent, contract or part-time engagement
• A varied portfolio of period residential and commercial properties
• Autonomy over site inspections and report preparation
• Approximately 8-10 site visits per week