Structural Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Manchester seeks a Structural Surveyor to conduct residential condition surveys and support insurance claims. The role offers growth prospects including shares or equity participation. Candidates should have strong structural surveying experience, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK driving license. This position allows for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Equity participation

Flexible working options

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong post-graduate experience in structural surveying, particularly in residential property.
• Knowledge of construction methods, both traditional and non-traditional.
• Experience with historic buildings is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural condition surveys and defect diagnostics on residential properties.
• Provide expert recommendations for remedial works.
• Support insurance claim assessments and liaise with loss adjusters.

Skills

Structural surveying

Excellent communication

Client engagement

IT skills

Education

Chartered or working towards RICS, IStructE, MICE, or IEng

Tools

GoReport

Job description

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STRUCTURAL SURVEYOR – RESIDENTIAL CONDITION SURVEYS

Representing an Exciting New Client | Manchester Region

We’re recruiting on behalf of an exciting and rapidly growing consultancy in Manchester, seeking an experienced Structural Surveyor to lead on residential & commercial condition surveys. This opportunity comes with genuine long-term growth prospects - including the opportunity to secure a stake in the business through shares or equity as it develops

About the Role:

You’ll be carrying out structural inspections and condition surveys of residential properties across the Northwest, diagnosing structural defects, and preparing detailed, RICS-compliant reports. The role also involves supporting clients and supporting clients and loss adjusters with building insurance claims related to subsidence, fire, or storm damage - including causation reporting, remediation proposals, and expert technical input where required - while contributing your expertise to help grow and shape the service offering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct structural condition surveys and defect diagnostics on residential properties.
• Provide expert recommendations and specifications for remedial works.
• Support insurance claim assessments and liaise with loss adjusters on subsidence, storm, and fire damage cases.
• Report directly to senior management, providing progress updates.
• Contribute ideas and expertise to aid in the strategic growth of the business.

Skills & Experience:

• Ideally Chartered or working towards RICS, IStructE, MICE, or IEng status — preferred but not essential.
• Strong post-graduate experience in structural surveying, particularly in residential property.
• Knowledge of traditional and non-traditional construction methods.
• Experience with historic buildings is advantageous.
• Confident IT skills; experience with digital reporting tools such as GoReport or other survey reporting platforms is advantageous (training provided).
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What’s on Offer:

• Real opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the business.
• Potential for shares or equity participation in the future.
• Exposure to cutting-edge digital technologies and reporting systems.
• Flexible working options including part-time or full-time roles.

If you’re looking for more than just a surveying role - and want the opportunity to grow with a business that rewards ambition - we want to hear from you at Elb Recruit