Job Description
Civil Engineer / Structural Investigation Consultant
We are looking for a Civil Engineer Consultant to join our team at TRACE as a Structural Investigation Consultant. This is a hands-on technical role delivering structural investigation, GPR surveys and NDT analysis across infrastructure and construction projects, combining site work, data interpretation and engineering reporting.
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: NDT Technician, Survey Engineer, Inspection Engineer, Structural Diagnostics Engineer, Materials Testing Engineer, Structural Assessment Engineer, Structural Analysis Engineer
SALARY: £35,000 to £50,000 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Remote from home with regular UK and occasional EU travel
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
PLEASE NOTE: You will need a Full Driving Licence (Company vehicle will be provided)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Civil Engineer / Structural Investigation Consultant working within a specialist engineering consultancy delivering advanced structural inspections and non-intrusive analysis across complex assets.
As a Civil Engineer / Structural Investigation Consultant you will combine site-based investigation with technical data interpretation, using GPR, ultrasonic testing and NDT methods to assess concrete and masonry structures.
The Civil Engineer / Structural Investigation Consultant will play a key role in producing CAD drawings, technical reports and integrated structural insights that support engineering decisions across infrastructure, construction and civil engineering projects.
This is a remote-first role with extensive UK and occasional EU travel, offering exposure to high-value investigations and advanced inspection technologies.
ABOUT US
TRACE is a specialist consultancy focused on advanced structural investigation and Non-Intrusive Analysis (NIA).
We do not operate as a traditional survey company. Our focus is on delivering engineering insight, not just data.
Our approach integrates:
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
- Ultrasonic testing and tomography
- Magnetic corrosion mapping (iCAMM)
- Targeted intrusive verification where required
We work across a wide range of structures, including:
- Bridges and highways infrastructure
- Warehouses and industrial assets
- Tunnels and complex civil structures
- Reinforced concrete and masonry buildings
Our deliverables are digital-first and interpretation-led, including:
- High-quality CAD outputs
- Mapped defects and structural features
- Reports designed to support engineering decisions, not just record data
We are a growing, technically driven company, building a reputation for delivering work that goes beyond standard industry outputs.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Civil Engineer / Structural Investigation Consultant include:
- Conduct GPR Surveys: Carry out ground penetrating radar surveys on a range of structures
- Interpret Data: Analyse GPR outputs to identify reinforcement, defects and anomalies
- Perform NDT Testing: Support and undertake ultrasonic testing including pulse echo and tomography
- Inspect Structures: Complete concrete inspections and structural investigations on-site
- Produce CAD Outputs: Develop interpreted 2D CAD drawings and technical visualisations
- Prepare Reports: Create clear, decision-ready engineering reports and documentation
- Integrate Data: Combine multiple datasets into coherent structural assessments
- Support Projects: Assist with planning, logistics and delivery of investigation works
- Collaborate Remotely: Work closely with the team using digital collaboration tools
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Full UK driving licence
- Proven experience in GPR data interpretation and structural investigation
- Experience with concrete inspection and site-based engineering assessments
- Ability to work independently on-site and within a high-performance team
- Strong attention to detail with confidence interpreting technical data
DESIRABLE
- Experience with ultrasonic testing methods such as UPV, pulse echo or tomography
- Experience producing CAD drawings and technical outputs
- Exposure to multi-method NDT investigations and analysis
- Background working on construction or infrastructure sites
- Eligibility to work within the EU
BENEFITS
- £35,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Exposure to complex, high-value investigations
- Opportunity to work with advanced NDT technologies
- A role combining practical site work and high-level technical analysis
- Flexible, remote-first working model
- Strong opportunity to grow with a rapidly developing consultancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14544
This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of TRACE Structural Investigations
