Structural Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading digital-first structural consultancy in the Northwest is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their innovative team. The role involves diagnosing structural defects, preparing live reports, and managing insurance claims. This position offers flexible working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible and remote working

Pension scheme

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Progression opportunities

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Travel and mileage expenses paid

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in building defect diagnosis and structural inspection.
• Experience with historic buildings and insurance claim reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial properties to diagnose structural defects.
• Specify remedial works and oversee reporting for building insurance claims.
• Liaise with insurers, contractors, and clients for service delivery.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Education

MIStructE

MICE

Job description

We're proud to be working with an innovative and fast-growing digital-first structural consultancy in the Northwest, offering an opportunity for a Structural Engineer to join a forward-thinking, tech-led team. With over 35 employees and four offices across the UK, this firm delivers a range of services including structural inspections, defect diagnosis, building pathology, insurance claim reporting, and remedial specification. Theis company have the option of Part Time work as well.

Working predominantly in the residential sector with additional exposure to commercial and historic buildings, their projects span structural defect reports, subsidence investigations, insurance claim assessments, and more. The company embraces cutting-edge technology-particularly digital surveying and live on-site reporting tools-to drive efficiency and precision in every project. They are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer who thrives in a modern, agile working environment and is excited about the future of surveying technology.

Structural Engineer Job Overview

• Inspect residential and commercial properties to diagnose structural defects and prepare live digital reports on-site
• Specify remedial works and oversee reporting for building insurance claims (including subsidence, fire, and storm damage)
• Liaise with insurers, contractors, and clients to ensure high-quality, timely service delivery
• Engage with internal systems and contribute to business improvements through new ideas and innovation
• Work across traditional and non-traditional construction types, including historic buildings
• Report directly to the Associate Director and provide regular progress updates

Structural Engineer Job Requirements

• Several years' experience in building defect diagnosis and structural inspection (essential)
• MIStructE or MICE preferred (not essential)
• Experience with historic buildings and insurance claim reporting would be advantageous
• Confident in working independently and managing own workload
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Based in the Northwest with willingness to travel for inspections

Structural Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 DOE
• Flexible and remote working
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities (including GoReport system training)
• Progression opportunities within a growing company
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Travel and mileage expenses paid

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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