Structural Engineer

elb recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for shares or equity

Flexible working options

Job summary

A rapidly growing consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Structural Surveyor to lead on residential and commercial condition surveys. This role offers long-term growth potential, including an opportunity for shares in the company. The ideal candidate will have strong survey skills, knowledge of construction methods, and excellent client engagement abilities.

Qualifications

• Chartered status preferred but not essential.
• Strong experience in residential property.
• Experience with historic buildings is advantageous.
• Experience with historic buildings is advantageous.
• Confident IT skills; GoReport or similar reporting tools advantageous (training provided).
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

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.
• Report progress to senior management and contribute to strategic growth.

Skills

Structural surveying expertise

Knowledge of construction methods

IT skills (digital reporting)

Excellent communication

Client engagement skills

Driving licence

Education

Chartered or working towards RICS/IStructE

Post-graduate experience in structural surveying

Tools

Digital reporting tools (e.g., GoReport)

Survey reporting platforms

Job description

This range is provided by elb recruit. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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