Lead Civil & Structural Engineer – Power Projects (Hybrid)

BakerHicks; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Pension plan (6% match)

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Professional development

Job summary

BakerHicks is seeking a Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer to lead delivery across civil and structural projects. You will oversee design teams handling steel, concrete, and infrastructure works, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Opportunities for flexible and hybrid working, with a broad portfolio spanning major sectors and potential European projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer, with CEng MICE or MIStructE status.
• Strong knowledge of current civil and structural design codes and standards.
• Experience working within CDM and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Broad technical knowledge across civil and structural engineering, including areas such as: steel and concrete structures, drainage and external works, foundations and substructures, earthworks and site investigations, highways, minor roads and bridge design.
• Specialist knowledge or sector experience in areas such as nuclear, seismic, public sector, contaminated land, ground improvement, highways, rail, defence or life sciences.
• A proven track record of successful project delivery and positive client relationships.
• Experience delivering significant projects within one or more of the sectors we operate in.
• Strong understanding of technical standards, quality requirements and assurance processes.
• Proven ability to work effectively within fully integrated, multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver civil and structural designs to agreed cost, programme and quality requirements.
• Ensure projects have the appropriate skills, resources and technical expertise in place.
• Provide technical direction and oversight throughout project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with business quality systems, technical standards and assurance processes.
• Support the implementation of business and project changes as directed by the Director or Associate Engineer.
• Contribute to the development of engineers through technical guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Project leadership

Team mentoring

Quality systems

Education

Chartered engineer (CEng)

Job description

BakerHicks is seeking a Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer to lead delivery across civil and structural projects. You will oversee design teams handling steel, concrete, and infrastructure works, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Opportunities for flexible and hybrid working, with a broad portfolio spanning major sectors and potential European projects.