Lead Structural Engineer – High‑Impact Projects & Autonomy

Baker Hicks Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead high-profile projects across various sectors including aviation and nuclear. This role requires proven experience in leading structural design teams, strong knowledge of UK codes, and commercial awareness. Candidate responsibilities involve managing project teams, producing deliverables, and innovating in structural design. The position offers attractive benefits including a company car or cash allowance and a matched pension plan.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading structural design teams on high‑profile or complex projects.
• Broad structural engineering expertise in steel, concrete, masonry, and timber.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting and change management.

Responsibilities

• Leading structural design delivery across high‑profile projects.
• Managing and developing structural project teams.
• Overseeing production and approval of structural deliverables.
• Driving innovation and sustainability in design solutions.

Skills

Leading structural design teams

Understanding of UK structural design codes

High proficiency in structural analysis software

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng MIStructE or CEng MICE)

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead high-profile projects across various sectors including aviation and nuclear. This role requires proven experience in leading structural design teams, strong knowledge of UK codes, and commercial awareness. Candidate responsibilities involve managing project teams, producing deliverables, and innovating in structural design. The position offers attractive benefits including a company car or cash allowance and a matched pension plan.