Lead Structural Engineer for Complex Projects & Mentorship

BakerHicks; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension

25 days annual leave

Discount scheme

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

BakerHicks is growing its London Structural team and seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead technically challenging projects, mentor engineers, and influence delivery. You’ll guide design across complex multidisciplinary programmes in Aviation, Defence, Industrial and Power sectors, shaping solutions and growing the structural capability within the business.

You’ll enjoy autonomy to shape approaches, support professional development, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status required or in progress, with MIStructE and/or MICE membership.
• Proven experience leading structural design delivery in a consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK structural design standards and processes.
• Experience with steel, concrete, masonry and foundations.
• Ability to lead teams while remaining hands-on when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design delivery across major projects and programmes.
• Manage and support structural engineering teams across project stages.
• Act as senior technical reviewer and guide design activities.
• Deliver practical, buildable and robust engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Support project planning, resourcing and programme management.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to team growth.
• Drive high standards in technical quality, safety and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Structural design

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng MIStructE/MICE)

Job description

BakerHicks is growing its London Structural team and seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead technically challenging projects, mentor engineers, and influence delivery. You’ll guide design across complex multidisciplinary programmes in Aviation, Defence, Industrial and Power sectors, shaping solutions and growing the structural capability within the business.

You’ll enjoy autonomy to shape approaches, support professional development, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders while