Structural Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or EV / car scheme

25 days holiday + 8 BH + birthday day

Performance-related bonus

Pension (enhanced contributory)

Flexible benefits package

Enhanced family leave

Share purchase scheme (with interest‑‑

Death in Service x4

Ongoing CPD and training

Flexible / hybrid working model

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is supporting a market-leading, digital-first structural surveying consultancy in recruiting a Structural Engineer to cover the Chelmsford region.

The role emphasizes inspections, defect diagnosis, and live digital reporting on-site using tablet-based technology. You will work on residential, commercial, and historic buildings with a focus on insurance-related work and timely, commercially aware remedial recommendations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in structural inspections / defect diagnosis.
• "Building pathology" knowledge and damage mechanisms.
• "Insurance-related surveys" experience advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Working towards or holding MIStructE/MICE/MRICS or similar.

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 surveying

Report writing

Communication

Independent working

Digital reporting tools

Education

MIStructE / MICE / MRICS (professional membership)

Tools

Tablet-based reporting software

Job description

Position: Structural Engineer Location: around the Chelmsford area /South East (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