Consulting Invoice Template

Free Structural Engineer Invoice Template

Invoice clients for structural calculations, building condition surveys, and structural design. Professional invoices from Tidybill.

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What is a Structural Engineer invoice?

A structural engineer invoice covers structural design, assessment, and reporting services for buildings and infrastructure. Structural engineers design foundations, beams, columns, floors, and roof structures, and they assess the structural condition of existing buildings. Common private sector services include residential extension structural calculations, loft conversion design, party wall assessments, pre-purchase structural surveys, basement underpinning design, and historic building structural assessments. Chartered Structural Engineers (MICE, CEng, MIStructE) command premium fees. Fixed-price fees for standard residential work and day rate or time-based billing for complex or commercial work are both common.

What to include on a Structural Engineer invoice

Common structural engineer invoice line items

Service Typical Rate Unit
Residential structural calculations (extension) 600 project
Loft conversion structural design 800 project
Structural survey and report 400 report
Structural engineering (day rate) 700 day
Foundation design (standard residential) 500 project
Party wall structural assessment 350 assessment

How to invoice as a structural engineer

Residential project fees invoiced on completion of calculations. Commercial work invoiced monthly or at milestones. Reports on delivery. Net 14 for domestic clients; net 30 for commercial.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I price residential structural calculations?
Standard residential extension calculations run £400-£700. Loft conversions with steel beam design run £600-£1,000. Complex multi-storey projects are priced by day rate.
Should I invoice for site visits separately?
For residential work, a site visit is typically included in the project fee. For commercial work or multiple site visits, charge per site visit with travel expenses.
What professional indemnity cover is required?
IStructE recommends PI cover appropriate to the scale of work. Residential consultants typically hold £500,000-£1,000,000. Commercial engineers need higher limits as specified in appointment contracts.
Is structural engineering subject to VAT?
Yes. Structural engineering consulting is subject to 20% VAT.
How do I invoice for party wall work?
Party wall work (agreed or appointed surveyor) involves specific duties under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Invoice as a fixed professional fee for each award served, or as time-based billing for complex cases.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Tidybill's free plan lets you create up to 5 invoices per month at no cost, with no credit card required. You can use the Structural Engineer invoice template straight away after signing up.