Senior Structural Engineer - Housing & Property Resilience

Elevate; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Planned & Major projects team. You will lead detailed structural surveys, diagnose defects, and deliver high-value repair and improvement works for affordable housing and corporate property portfolios.

You will prepare technical specifications, manage contractor performance on site, ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to continuous improvement across engineering and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of structural design, defect diagnosis and contract management.
• Experience leading complex or high-value works.
• Mentoring junior staff and promoting best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed structural surveys and diagnose complex defects.
• Develop practical, proportionate solutions and manage technical specifications.
• Oversee delivery of high-value repair, strengthening and improvement works with quality, cost and programme accountability.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works on site meet safety and technical standards.
• Support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across engineering and property functions.

Skills

Structural design

Defect diagnosis

Contract management

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Job description

Elevate is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Planned & Major projects team. You will lead detailed structural surveys, diagnose defects, and deliver high-value repair and improvement works for affordable housing and corporate property portfolios.

You will prepare technical specifications, manage contractor performance on site, ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to continuous improvement across engineering and