Civil Engineer - Principal - London

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de haut niveau, BakerHicks, recherche un Ingénieur civil principal pour diriger des équipes de projet, gérer des conceptions d'ingénierie complexes, et faire progresser les solutions durables. Ce poste représente une opportunité unique de façonner des projets d'ingénierie importants tout en contribuant à la formation continue de l'équipe.

Benefits

Voiture de société ou allocation de trésorerie

Plan de pension contributif jusqu'à 6%

Assurance vie

25 jours de congé annuel avec possibilité d'acheter des jours supplémentaires

Schéma de réduction

Flexibilité de travail

Politiques familiales

Assistance aux employés

Développement professionnel

Qualifications

• Expérience en conception d'ingénierie civile, notamment en drainage et évaluation des risques d'inondation.
• Compétences en gestion de budget et contrôle des changements.
• Capacité à gérer des équipes et à mentorer des ingénieurs juniors.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la conception d'ingénierie civile pour des projets majeurs et assurer la qualité.
• Mentorer et développer des ingénieurs juniors et seniors.
• S'assurer de la conformité aux normes de l'industrie et aux réglementations.

Skills

Leadership

Gestion de projet

Sens commercial

Engagement des parties prenantes

Expertise technique en ingénierie civile

Education

Ingénieur civil agréé (CEng MICE)

2-4 ans d'expérience post-charte

Job description

Job Description

At BakerHicks, our civil engineers are recognised for delivering high-quality, sustainable, and integrated infrastructure solutions. Our collaborative approach across multiple disciplines allows us to create innovative designs that meet the highest industry standards.

With the team growing, this Principal Engineer role will provide you with the opportunity to lead project teams, manage complex civil engineering designs, and contribute to the continued success of our department.

You will be responsible for leading civil engineering design delivery across multiple projects, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and quality assurance. As a senior member of the team, you will mentor and develop engineers while also engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.

You will be joining a team that works across a range of sectors, including Life Sciences, Defence, Industrial, Power, Transportation, and the Public Sector.

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.