Principal Structural Engineer

Overview

Lead structural design and delivery for complex projects in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• ser certification
• client development
• structural design
• technical review
• project management
• mentoring

Tasks

This is a senior opportunity for a Chartered Engineer with strong technical expertise, leadership experience, and a commercial mindset. You’ll oversee project delivery, mentor a talented team, and contribute to client development and strategic growth across sectors including defence, custodial, and energy. Deliver Complex Projects. Develop Talent. Drive Results. -Support SER certification processes (if applicable). -Engage in business development through client meetings, networking, and industry events. -Contribute to bids, tenders, and client proposals. -Lead structural design and specification across steel, concrete, timber, and masonry. -Conduct technical reviews and ensure compliance with British Standards, Eurocodes, and CDM regulations. -Mentor engineers and technicians, supporting their development and performance. -Manage project delivery including time, cost, quality, and resources. -Work on diverse, high-impact projects across multiple sectors.

Requirements

• structural software
• ser certification
• security clearance
• chartered engineer
• communication
• team management

What You Bring

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. -Familiarity with structural software such as TEDDS, Tekla, and MasterSeries. -SER Certification (or working towards it) – desirable. -Eligibility for UK security clearance – desirable. -Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE). -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. -Strong technical design and specification skills. -Proven experience managing teams and delivering complex structural projects.

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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. -Access to leadership development and technical training. -Company car or cash allowance -Employee assistance -Flexible/hybrid working -Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan -Collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment focused on quality and innovation. -25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave -Clear progression path to Associate level and beyond. -Life assurance scheme -Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)

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

Security Clearance

-must achieve and maintain uk security clearance as required by clients