Structural Engineer

  • Service Care Solutions - Construction
  • Feb 01, 2026
Seasonal Construction

Job Description

Structural Engineer - Council in Central London £216.43 PAYE / £297.44 Umbrella (Inside IR35)36 hours per week / 5 days per week Temporary Contract A Local Authoritry based in Central London is currently seeking an experienced Chartered Structural Engineer to support its Building Control and Dangerous Structures functions during a peak in workload. This is a temporary assignment within the Growth, Planning and Housing directorate, working on a hybrid basis with occasional site inspections required.The role plays a key part in ensuring the safety, compliance, and structural integrity of developments across the borough.Responsibilities:
  • Review and check structural designs submitted with planning and building regulations applications
  • Provide timely responses to basement development consultations issued by Planning
  • Carry out occasional site inspections as required
  • Advise on, prepare reports for, and support actions relating to Dangerous Structures
  • Act as a core member of the Dangerous Structures team
  • Manage caseloads effectively, ensuring SLAs and response times are consistently met
  • Support Building Control Surveyors with structural assessments
Requirements:
  • Chartered Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) or equivalent recognised body
  • Significant operational experience in structural engineering
  • Strong time management, organisational, and record-keeping skills
  • Proven ability to assess structural information promptly and accurately
  • Confident working independently within a fast-paced local authority environment
James at Service Care Solutions.uk