Principal Civil or Structural Engineers

ZipRecruiter; Motherwell; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Chartered Principal Civil or Structural Engineer to lead the delivery of power sector projects. The role involves guiding teams, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong consultancy background and excellent leadership skills. This position offers hybrid working and significant career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)

Flexible/hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in the power sector, or interest in applying expertise to this field.
• Ability to lead civil and structural engineering input on power projects.
• Capacity to mentor and develop junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural engineering input on power projects.
• Provide technical direction and ensure quality across all design stages.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.

Skills

Strong consultancy background in civil or structural engineering

Proven leadership and project management skills

Excellent communication and client-facing ability

Education

Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE)

Job description

Be the Driving Force in Power Projects – Principal Engineer (Civil/Structural)

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.

Key responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural engineering input on power projects
• Provide technical direction and ensure quality across all design stages
• Mentor, support and develop junior engineers within the team
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes
• Support business development and contribute to the growth of our power offering

What we’re looking for

• Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE)
• Strong consultancy background in civil or structural engineering
• Experience in the power sector, or interest in applying your expertise to this field
• Proven leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing ability

Why join BakerHicks?

• Opportunity to lead and grow our power sector projects
• Senior role with real influence, autonomy, and career progression
• Hybrid working, with offices in London and Scotland

Apply today and take the lead in powering the future with BakerHicks.

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.

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.

Further details are available at GOV.UK Security Vetting: clearance levels.

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

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.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.