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Principal Civil or Structural Engineers

Bakerhicks

The Role

Overview

Lead civil/structural engineering on power projects, managing teams and client relations

Key Responsibilities

  • client collaboration
  • business development
  • civil engineering
  • mentoring
  • technical direction
  • power projects

Tasks

Be the Driving Force in Power Projects – Principal Engineer (Civil/Structural) -Collaborate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes -Support business development and contribute to the growth of our power offering -Lead civil and structural engineering input on power projects -Mentor, support and develop junior engineers within the team -Provide technical direction and ensure quality across all design stages

Requirements

  • chartered engineer
  • leadership
  • project management
  • power sector
  • communication
  • security clearance

What You Bring

BakerHicks are looking for a Chartered Principal Civil or Structural Engineer to lead the delivery of power sector projects from either our London or Scotland office. This is a senior role where you’ll take ownership of projects, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and act as the key point of contact for clients. Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors. -Proven leadership and project management skills -Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE) -Experience in the power sector, or interest in applying your expertise to this field -Excellent communication and client-facing ability -Strong consultancy background in civil or structural engineering

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth. -25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave -🚀 Senior role with real influence, autonomy, and career progression -Flexible/hybrid working -Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) -Company car or cash allowance -Employee assistance -Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan -Life assurance scheme -Hybrid working, with offices in London and Scotland -🌍 Opportunity to lead and grow our power sector projects

The Company

About Bakerhicks

-Specialises in aviation, defence, life‑sciences, manufacturing, nuclear, power, rail, infrastructure and process facilities. -Typical projects span from major hospitals and complex train stations to high‑containment laboratories and cable tunnels. -Known for tackling intricate challenges—like designing Europe’s ambitious tunnelling schemes and airport infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Defence

Life Sciences

Manufacturing

Nuclear

Power

Public

Rail

Architecture

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Building Services

Specialist High Voltage

Process Engineering

Project Management

CDM Consultancy

Security Clearance

-must achieve and maintain security clearance for the role as required by clients and sector -further details on clearance levels available at the uk government security vetting website