Principal Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Motherwell; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering and design firm in Ontario is seeking a Chartered Engineer to lead structural design across various materials and manage project delivery. The ideal candidate has proven experience in managing teams and complex structural projects, along with strong technical design skills. The role also offers opportunities for leadership development and working on high-impact projects.

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

Employee assistance

Professional development

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE) status is required.
• Proven experience managing teams in structural projects.
• Strong technical design skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design across various materials.
• Manage project delivery including time, cost, and quality.
• Mentor engineers and support their development.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE)

Managing teams and delivering complex structural projects

Technical design and specification skills

Familiarity with structural software such as TEDDS, Tekla, and MasterSeries

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead structural design and specification across steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Manage project delivery including time, cost, quality, and resources.
• Conduct technical reviews and ensure compliance with British Standards, Eurocodes, and CDM regulations.
• Mentor engineers and technicians, supporting their development and performance.
• Contribute to bids, tenders, and client proposals.
• Engage in business development through client meetings, networking, and industry events.
• Support SER certification processes (if applicable).

What We’re Looking For

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

Why BakerHicks?

• Clear progression path to Associate level and beyond.
• Access to leadership development and technical training.
• Work on diverse, high-impact projects across multiple sectors.
• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment focused on quality and innovation.

Interested in leading impactful work while growing your career?

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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK www.gov.uk

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.