Structural Engineer

Overview

In this interim role, you will provide specialist structural engineering input to a London local authority’s building safety, asset management and compliance programmes. You’ll lead inspections, assess defects, and guide remedial works to ensure safe, compliant buildings across a diverse portfolio. You will collaborate with surveyors, safety professionals and project teams to manage structural risk and support capital investment. The position offers meaningful impact on resident safety and regulatory compliance in public sector property.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural inspections, condition assessments and investigations across residential and corporate buildings
• Assess defects such as cracking, movement, concrete deterioration, corrosion and foundation issues
• Produce technical reports, recommendations and remediation specifications
• Advise on structural risk management and contribute to Building Safety Case documentation
• Support capital investment and refurbishment by providing structural input and assurance
• Review consultant designs, calculations and reports for compliance
• Provide expert technical advice to senior managers and project teams
• Assist in managing structural safety incidents and emergency response
• Contribute to asset management strategies and long-term maintenance planning
• Ensure compliance with Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and British Standards

Key requirements

• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE) or demonstrable progression toward chartership
• Significant experience in structural inspections and assessments across occupied buildings
• Strong understanding of structural design principles, defect diagnosis and risk management
• Experience in housing, local authority, public sector or large property portfolios
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Stakeholder communication
• Report writing
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Structural inspections and condition assessments
• Defect diagnosis and remediation planning
• Risk management for structural safety

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