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Structural Engineer

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Structural Engineer
Chessington, occasional across London & the South East
£45,000 - £65,000 + Travel Expenses + Chartership Support + Training + Progression to Associate


This is a great opportunity to join a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy operate successfully across multiple sectors. Where you will have ample opportunity to progress your career professionally and technically within an established team.

Are you a Structural Engineer with experience working on existing buildings and looking for a stable, long-term role? Do you want to join a business with a relaxed, supportive culture where progression is based on merit and technical development is actively encouraged?

The consultancy provides in-house building surveying alongside civil and structural engineering services, working predominantly across residential and public-sector projects. Their work includes subsidence, remedial and emergency works, structural defects, and refurbishments, as well as occasional new-build developments. With a long-standing client base including housing associations, local authorities, and private clients, they offer a steady and varied workload.

You will be involved in assessing existing structures, diagnosing defects, specifying remedial works, and producing structural designs and calculations. The role also includes site inspections, measured surveys, drawing production, and direct client liaison, offering a broad and technically engaging position.

Therefore, the ideal candidate will have some experience as a Structural Engineer, ideally with exposure to existing buildings or residential projects. You will be comfortable producing drawings, undertaking site visits, and communicating clearly with clients and colleagues.

This consultancy has a strong track record of developing engineers, with clear progression routes from Engineer through to Senior and Associate level. They actively support professional development and chartership, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in a stable and supportive environment.

The Role:

  • Assess and analyse defects in existing buildings
  • Specify and design remedial solutions for structural failures
  • Develop structural schemes for new-build projects where required
  • Based out of their office in Chessington, with occasional site travel

The Person:

  • Previous experience as a Structural Engineer
  • Experience using AutoCAD
  • Experience working on existing buildings or residential projects
  • Full UK drivers license and vehicle


Reference Number: BBH268016

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Reece Johnson at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.