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?

Your expertise deserves recognition. 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.

Senior / Associate Structural Engineer

This is a hybrid role attached to our office.

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC’s Engineering and Safety Teams provide an award-winning, flexible and forward-thinking approach, as well as a high level of technical capability, providing our clients with cost-effective and practical solutions for the full range of engineering problems.

We’re looking for a proactive, flexible, and reliable Senior / Associate Structural Engineer to join our team, with experience in a similar role and who possesses a recognised structural engineering qualification. Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):

• Maintain and manage strong client relationships and identify business development opportunities and prepare / review fee proposal letters
• To liaise with clients, manage projects from inception to completion, including invoicing
• Attend site to undertake site inspections and investigations to suit project requirements
• Support management of junior team of engineers and carry out reviews
• Work within agreed project time frame and budget and manage commercial performance of projects
• Be aware of the financial performance of the business unit and take responsibility for meeting targets

Provide continuous high-quality Structural Engineering services to our customers, including but not limited to:

• Undertake detailed desk top studies, detailed design reviews of structural design information carried out by 3rd parties
• Provide advisory support and carry out site visits during construction stage and building investigations
• Prepare assessment, inspection and investigations reports
• Undertake structural risk assessments of new and existing buildings
• Identify defects in design and being able to communicate findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Have a clear understanding of structural engineering issues, (including interfaces with fire and façade), and provide well supported engineering solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and tools
• Be familiar with all relevant legislation and ensure that procedures are updated accordingly
• Manage projects from inception to completion and be responsible for the associated invoicing

Qualifications

To be a successful Principal Structural Engineer, you should be able to demonstrate:

• At least seven years’ experience in engineering
• An accredited honours degree or equivalent in civil/structural engineering
• Chartered with the Institution of Civil and/or Structural Engineers
• To be passionate about structural engineering
• Confident communicator, good customer service skills
• Self-motivated, able to prioritise and work on own initiative, as well as following instructions and working as part of a team
• Numerate, and organised with attention to detail
• Professional appearance and behaviour
• Flexible and adaptable to meet customer needs and changing priorities
• Reliable, punctual, honest and trustworthy

Additional Information

Why SOCOTEC?

Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

What sets us apart? Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.

In this role, you won't just be another employee - you'll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals.

Your Career, Your Way

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

Work Your Way

Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

Committed to Your Growth

From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.