Structural Engineer

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

Position: Structural Engineer

Location: East Anglia (Field-Based)

Salary: £50,000+ DOE (Flexible depending on experience)

We are currently representing a market-leading, digital-first structural surveying consultancy with a strong UK presence, seeking a Structural Engineer, with experience in Structural Surveys to join their expanding Building Consultancy division covering regional projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, tech-enabled business that is redefining how structural surveys and defect diagnostics are delivered. The role offers a high degree of autonomy, working across a varied portfolio including residential, commercial, and historic buildings, with a strong emphasis on insurance-related work and building pathology.

The business is known for its cutting-edge digital reporting systems, allowing engineers to produce live, on-site reports via tablet-based technology, improving efficiency and client delivery. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality inspections, diagnosing structural issues, and providing clear, commercially aware remedial recommendations.

Structural Engineer - Salary & Benefits

• Salary starting from £45,000+ (DOE - flexible for the right candidate)


• Car Allowance or Electric vehicle / car scheme


• 25 days Holiday + 8 BH and day off on your birthday


• Performance-related bonus


• Enhanced contributory pension


• Flexible benefits package


• Enhanced family leave


• Share purchase scheme (with interest-free loan option)


• Death in Service x4


• Ongoing CPD and training within a growing business


• Flexible / hybrid working model

Structural Engineer - 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

Structural Engineer - Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in structural inspections / defect diagnosis


• Strong knowledge of building pathology and structural damage mechanisms


• Experience working on insurance-related surveys (highly advantageous)


• Understanding of both traditional and non-traditional construction methods


• Excellent IT skills, comfortable using digital reporting tools / tablets


• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across stakeholders


• Ability to work independently across a regional patch


• Full UK driving licence


• Working towards or holding professional membership (MIStructE, MICE, MRICS or similar)


• Experience with historic buildings