Structural Engineer

JOB TITLE: Structural Engineer
DIVISION: Building Consultancy
OFFICE: Covering the Southeast and surrounding areas
We are looking to recruit a Structural Engineer within our Building Consultancy Division, who has experience in building defects diagnosis.
Due to continued growth and new client wins, we are looking for a Structural Engineer with several years of experience in building defects diagnostics.
Digital technical is at the hear of all that we do, enabling our teams to provide a high quality, highly efficient services to our clients.
To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate a commitment to innovation and a determination to provide a market leading service and product on behalf of Structural Surveys, a QuestGates Company.
Key Skills:
• Excellent degree of knowledge of structural related damage
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent degree of IT competency and literacy, including the use of Microsoft office and Ipad products
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity and lead by example
• Ability to work and contribute positively as part of a team and in isolation
• Ability to work accurately under pressure, adhering to deadlines and service standards
• Good knowledge of traditional and non-traditional construction
• Minimum of several years post graduate experience in the inspection and reporting on structural defects is essential
• Educated to or working towards relevant degree in civil engineering or building surveying desirable
• MIStructE, MICE, MRICS or C.Build.E qualified, desirable but not essential
• Historic Buildings and Buildings Insurance claims experience is desirable
The role involves:
• To demonstrate a high level of technical quality and service delivery
• To always provide exceptional customer service
• To participate positively and constructively as a team member, sharing knowledge and providing feedback and suggestions
• To carry out inspections of all types, on buildings and structures, investigating a variety of causes for structural concern
• To prepare digital reports, live on site
• To provide associated building measurement and baseline repair recommendations
• To have a high level of technical quality and service delivery
• To provide progress reports as and when required to suit business needs
• To promote and support the principles for treating customers fairly
• To ensure adherence to contractual/Client SLA’s and KPI’s
The Package:
• Competitive salary
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Performance related bonus
• Flexible benefits
• Enhanced family leave
• Electric car scheme
• Voluntary benefits schemes
• Birthday holiday
• Share purchase scheme with interest free loans
Hours of work:
Standard working week is 35 hours, Monday to Friday with flexibility to work from home /
office.
Closing Date for Applications:
Close of business on Friday 16th October 2026.
Contact details:
If you would like further information about this vacancy or wish to apply, please contact
recruitment@questgates.co.uk by the closing date.

Work arrangement
Yes