How Structural Engineers Win Commissions From
Every loft conversion, every extension with knocked walls, every basement dig — they all need structural calculations. Planning data fires the moment approval is granted, weeks before the homeowner starts searching for a structural engineer. JobFilter scans 400+ councils and flags every approved project that needs structural input before the client even knows to look.
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NO COMPETING
REAL UK LEADS
STAY IN CONTROL
THE PROBLEM STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS FACE
YOU'RE WAITING FOR WORK INSTEAD OF FINDING IT.
CLIENTS FIND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS AT THE LAST MINUTE
A homeowner gets planning approved, starts their loft conversion, and only calls a structural engineer when the builder says they need calcs — often days before the steels need to be ordered. You're brought in late with no time to do the job properly.
WORD OF MOUTH IS UNPREDICTABLE
Most structural engineering commissions come via architect or builder referral. That network takes years to build and can go quiet overnight. You need a way to find projects before they've even appointed an architect.
LOFT CONVERSIONS AND EXTENSIONS ARE INVISIBLE DEMAND
Hundreds of loft conversions and extensions get planning approved every week. Every single one needs structural calcs. But nobody tracks this demand and routes it to engineers — it sits unread until the client starts Googling.
BASEMENT PROJECTS ARE HIGH-VALUE BUT HARD TO FIND
Basement conversions and underpinning projects are among the highest-fee structural commissions available — but they're buried in planning applications as change-of-use or extension notices with no clear signal.
THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE
THE MARKET IS MOVING. MOST STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS AREN'T.
100,000+
Structural engineering commissions per year in the UK
£500-£3,000
Average structural engineer fee per residential project
400+
Councils scanned for loft, extension, and basement planning signals
Every loft conversion
legally requires structural calcs — no exceptions
HOW IT WORKS FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
THREE STEPS. REAL JOBS. NO BULLSHIT.
Enter your postcode
Tell us where you practice. We scan loft conversion, extension, basement, and structural alteration planning approvals within your working radius.
Structural signals get scored
Dormer approvals, double extensions with wall removal, basement conversions — each scored by estimated fee, complexity, and urgency.
Gold leads fire to WhatsApp
A dormer loft conversion approved in your area is an £800-£1,800 structural calcs commission. You get the alert the day planning is granted — before the homeowner even calls a builder.
WHAT A STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS LEAD LOOKS LIKE
THIS IS WHAT HITS YOUR SCREEN BEFORE ANYONE ELSE SEES IT.
Not a form submission. Not a shared lead. An official signal — scored, filtered, and sent to you because it matches your trade.
GOLD LEAD
Dormer loft conversion approved — structural calcs required
WHERE THE JOBS COME FROM
THREE SOURCES. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS-SPECIFIC SIGNALS.
Planning applications
Loft conversions, extensions, basement conversions, and any project involving knocked walls or altered structure all need structural calculations. We flag these at planning approval — before the client starts looking for an engineer.
Dormer and mansard applications
Dormer additions and mansard roof conversions require structural input at both design and construction stage. Planning approval is the trigger — flagged with property type, size, and estimated fee.
Extension and knock-through signals
Single and double-storey extensions requiring load-bearing wall removal are flagged by job type, location, and likely fee. These are short-timeline commissions where being first means getting the job.
WHATSAPP BODYGUARD
GOLD LEADS HIT YOUR PHONE. NOT YOUR INBOX. NOT A DASHBOARD.
When a job scores Gold for your trade, it fires to WhatsApp within minutes. You're on the tools — you don't need another app to check.
98% OPEN RATE
WITHIN MINUTES
BEFORE THE COMPETITION
WHATSAPP ALERT — AS IT ARRIVES
GOLD LEAD — Structural Engineer Area: SW15 / Putney, London Value: £800-£1,800 structural engineering fee Urgency: Planning approved 7 days ago Why it matters: Dormer loft conversion — structural calcs required for ridge beam and floor Action: Open notice → jobfilter.uk/leads/str109
This is what hits your phone. One tap. You're on the job.
THE OLD WAY vs JOBFILTER
THEY SELL YOUR ATTENTION. WE PROTECT IT.
THE OLD WAY — CHECKATRADE, MYBUILDER, BARK
- Depend on architect and builder referrals — network takes years to build
- Clients call you when the build has already started and they need calcs yesterday
- No visibility into loft and extension planning approvals in your area
- Miss basement and underpinning commissions — buried in planning portals
- Compete with every other engineer on Bark or Google — race to the bottom on fees
- No forward pipeline — can't plan engineer availability or quote load
JOBFILTER
- £39/month founder — all structural signals, unlimited area scans
- Loft conversion and extension approvals flagged the day planning is granted
- Dormer, basement, and wall-removal projects prioritised by fee value
- You're first contact — before the homeowner has appointed a builder
- WhatsApp alerts within minutes of relevant planning approval
- No contracts. Cancel anytime. 30-day guarantee
BUILT FOR EVERY TRADE
NOT JUST STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS. EVERY TRADE.
JobFilter scans planning approvals, energy signals, and public contracts — then filters by your trade. Whatever you do, there's work waiting.
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FOUNDING 30
£39/mo ALL-IN. ONE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS JOB COVERS IT.
Free shows you the signals. Founding 30 unlocks full details, WhatsApp alerts, source proof, and buyer names. 30-day money-back. No quibbles.
FREE
See the signals. Know what's out there. No card needed.
Preview leads only
FOUNDING 30
£39/mo
(founder price, locked while active)
Full access. WhatsApp alerts. Source links. Price locked while your plan stays active.
- Full lead details unlocked
- WhatsApp gold alerts
- Official source proof links
- Buyer names & deadlines
- Price locked while active
STANDARD — £79/mo
Full access at standard price. Available after founder slots are gone.
No lock-in. Cancel anytime.
SEE PRICING30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE. NO QUIBBLES. NO HOOPS.
ADD-ON TOOLS FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
WIN THE JOBS. HANDLE THE PAPERWORK.
Optional services built specifically for structural engineers. Submit a job, get a deliverable back. No subscription — book as needed.
SCAN FREE — NO CARD NEEDED
STOP WAITING. START FILTERING.
Scan your area free. See what Structural Engineers work is active near you — before it hits the directories. No card needed. No signup wall. Just results.
BUILT FOR TRADES. NO CONTRACTS. FAIR SYSTEM.