Structural Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / EV

25 days holiday + 8 BH

Bonus

Pension

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Share scheme

Death in service x4

CPD & training

Birthday day off

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Structural Engineer to cover a Kent field-based role with a strong emphasis on structural surveys and insurance-related work. The position offers a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid working model, with on-site reporting via tablet technology to improve efficiency and client delivery.

You will inspect residential, commercial, and heritage buildings, diagnosing defects and providing remedial specifications while liaising with insurers and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in structural inspections/defect diagnosis.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology and damage mechanisms.
• Full UK driving licence and working towards professional membership.
• Experience with historic buildings.

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

IT skills

Autonomy

Driver's license

Education

Professional membership (MIStructE/MICE/MRICS)

Tools

Digital reporting tools

Job description

Position: Structural Engineer Location: Kent (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