Structural Surveyor

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (flexible)

Electric car scheme

Disability Confident accredited

Employee recognition programmes

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Structural Surveyor to join our Building & Real Estate division, focusing initially on Gatwick Airport infrastructure and expanding to broader projects. You will conduct surveys, assess condition, and provide technical advice to project teams while ensuring compliance with aviation safety standards.

Qualified candidates should have a civil/structural engineering degree and be eligible for an Airside Pass, with experience in aviation environments and

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering is essential.
• Airside pass eligibility requires security/background checks.
• Experience surveying aviation/airport infrastructure and providing technical due diligence is required.
• Ability to scope intrusive surveys and coordinate with intrusive survey teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural surveys and condition assessments of airport infrastructure and related facilities.
• Prepare detailed technical reports with defect analyses and remedial recommendations.
• Review drawings, specifications and design calculations for aviation projects.
• Perform inspections during construction, refurbishment, and maintenance works.
• Provide technical advisory services to project teams and airport stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, CDM requirements and relevant standards.
• Coordinate access with airport operations and support asset integrity reviews.
• Assist in feasibility studies and options appraisals for structural changes.

Skills

Aviation projects

Structural surveying

Technical due diligence

Education

BEng/MEng Civil/Structural Eng

IStructE/ICE chartership progress

Job description

About Building & Real Estate

At SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner supporting our clients at every stage of the property lifecycle. We offer a comprehensive range of services including building surveying, project management, dilapidations advice, technical due diligence, compliance support, and sustainability consultancy. Our specialists focus on delivering solutions that are not only technically robust but also commercially sensible. By prioritising quality, reliability, and strong client relationships, we ensure buildings are safe, efficient, and future‑ready — creating spaces that perform better for businesses, communities, and the environment.

What's in it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family‑friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Structural Surveyor

Experience with Aviation Projects Required

About the Role

Socotec is seeking an experienced Structural Surveyor to join our team supporting critical infrastructure projects which initially has a focus on Gatwick Airport, but the role will broaden. This role requires a qualified structural engineer with experience in aviation and airport environments, capable of conducting technical surveys, assessments, and inspections of airport structures whilst ensuring compliance with stringent aviation safety standards. The ideal candidate will also have experience in the field of Technical Due Diligence and be able to assess the fabric of existing buildings and advise on its condition and state of repair. The role requires the ability to undertake structural verification checks, based on the information gathered through desk top study and the site survey. The candidate would be required to scope intrusive surveys that would be carried out by the intrusive survey team.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct structural surveys and condition assessments of airport infrastructure including terminals, hangars, apron structures, tunnels, and ancillary buildings (however this will broaden into non‑airport projects over time)
• Prepare detailed technical reports, including defect analysis, remedial recommendations, and compliance assessments
• Review and assess structural drawings, specifications, and design calculations for aviation projects
• Undertake structural inspections during construction, refurbishment, and maintenance works
• Provide technical advisory services to project teams and airport stakeholders
• Ensure all survey work complies with current regulations, CDM requirements, and relevant British European Standards
• Liaise with airport operations teams to coordinate access and ensure minimal disruption to airport activities
• Support due diligence assessments and asset integrity reviews for airport infrastructure
• Assist in the preparation of feasibility studies and options appraisals for structural modifications
• Prepare survey scoping documents for the intrusive survey team to conduct their surveys, be in attendance on occasion during the intrusive survey work to clarify scope items

Essential

• BEng/MEng degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Has or is not barred from obtaining Airside Pass – requires background security check

Desirable

• RICS‑accredited degree in a relevant subject such as surveying, construction, civil engineering, or building engineering
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) or Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or demonstrable progress towards chartership
• Member of IStructE, ICE, or equivalent professional institution
• MSc in Structural Engineering or related discipline
• CSCS card or equivalent site safety certification
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety qualification