Structural Engineer

Position: Structural Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire (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

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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