Civil Engineer - Principal - London

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer to lead design delivery in major projects. You will manage junior engineers, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in civil engineering and experience leading diverse teams. This role offers opportunities to work on high-profile projects across multiple sectors.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Professional development

Qualifications

• 2-4 years post-chartership experience in civil engineering.
• Experience leading project teams and managing engineering delivery.
• Eligible for SC clearance and holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design delivery for major projects.
• Manage and mentor junior and senior engineers.
• Provide technical leadership in drainage and flood risk.

Skills

Technical expertise in civil engineering design

Budget management

Leadership and mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design delivery for major projects, ensuring technical, cost, and quality objectives are met.
• Manage and mentor junior and senior engineers, supporting their professional development.
• Provide technical leadership in areas such as drainage, earthworks, flood risk assessment, site investigations, and highways.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, CDM regulations, and best practice in health and safety.
• Develop project budgets, control change, and provide regular progress updates to senior leadership.
• Promote innovation and sustainability in civil engineering solutions.
• Represent BakerHicks in external meetings and site visits, engaging with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

About You

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE), with at least 2-4 years post-chartership experience.
• Strong technical expertise in civil engineering design, including drainage, earthworks, flood risk, and minor roads/bridges.
• Experience leading project teams and managing engineering delivery across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to manage budgets, control change, and ensure project profitability.
• High levels of commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong leadership qualities with a focus on mentoring and developing engineers.
• Experience working across multiple sectors in multidisciplinary teams.
• Eligible for SC clearance and holds a full UK driving licence.

Why this Opportunity?

• Exposure to a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors.
• Opportunity to lead and shape high-profile civil engineering projects.
• A collaborative team environment that values innovation and technical excellence.
• Access to BakerHicks’ wider network of professionals to share knowledge and expertise.

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 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.