Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer

Bungay Town Council is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support the National Lottery Heritage Fund Bungay Town Hall and Museum Project. The appointment will provide specialist structural advice to inform the future conservation, repair, maintenance and potential adaptation of Bungay Town Hall, a prominent listed historic building housing Bungay Museum.

The Structural Engineer will work alongside the architectural consultant and project team to assess visible structural conditions, identify risks, advise on repair priorities and provide clear, practical recommendations that support future design, planning and investment. Applicants should demonstrate experience of historic and listed buildings, conservation-led repair, structural assessment and accessible technical reporting for non-specialist clients.

Purpose of the Commission

The purpose of this commission is to obtain specialist structural engineering advice on the current condition, risks and future repair needs of Bungay Town Hall. The work should support the wider conservation planning process by identifying any structural issues requiring further investigation, monitoring, repair, or inclusion in future capital works.

Scope of Work

The Structural Engineer will undertake a visual, non-intrusive inspection of accessible structural elements of the building. This should include consideration of load-bearing walls, floors, roof structure, visible movement, cracking, settlement, deflection, damp-related structural deterioration, previous repairs and any risks arising from the building’s age, use and condition. Any intrusive investigation of roof areas and sub-surface foundations must be agreed in advance with the client.

Key Tasks

· Review available background information, including the 2018 condition survey where provided.

· Inspect accessible structural elements internally and externally.

· Identify visible signs of movement, cracking, deformation, structural decay or failure.

· Assess potential structural risks to the building, users and future project proposals.

· Advise where further opening-up, monitoring, specialist investigation or testing may be required.

· Recommend repair approaches consistent with conservation principles and the listed status of the building.

· Working with the architectural consultant, Identify structural engineering requirements for the options appraisal and identification of the preferred development option.

· Provide clear advice suitable for use by Bungay Town Council, funders, and the project team.

Required Outputs

· Structural Engineer’s Report in digital PDF format.

· Summary of observed structural defects, risks and likely causes.

· Photographic record of relevant structural observations.

· Prioritised recommendations for repairs, monitoring or further investigation.

· Indicative cost advice where appropriate.

· Input to the wider project team as required, including attendance at agreed online meetings.

Experience and Skills Required

· Chartered or appropriately qualified Structural Engineer with relevant professional experience.

· Demonstrable experience of historic, listed or traditionally constructed buildings.

· Understanding conservation principles and proportionate repair approaches.

· Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-specialist clients and community stakeholders.

· Experience of working with local authorities, heritage projects, museums, or grant-funded capital projects would be advantageous.

· Appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Submission Requirements

Applicants should submit a single PDF, maximum 10 pages, including a proposed methodology, programme, relevant CV or team profile, fee proposal and proposed payment schedule, two references for similar work, and confirmation of insurance, availability and professional qualifications.

Please email submissions to the Project Coordinator Guy Bradley at [email protected] by 14th September 2026. Applicants will be contacted if interviews are required. The successful consultant will be required to enter into a formal contract with Bungay Town Council

Pay: £12,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bungay NR35 1EE