Principal Civil Engineer

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Engineer to lead innovative civil engineering projects across various sectors. In this role, you will manage project teams, ensuring technical excellence and cost efficiency while mentoring junior engineers. You'll engage with clients and stakeholders, promoting sustainability and compliance with industry standards. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and offers exposure to diverse projects. This is an exciting opportunity to shape high-profile civil engineering solutions and drive the success of your department.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer with 2-4 years post-chartership experience.
• Strong expertise in civil engineering design and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design delivery for major projects.
• Manage and mentor junior and senior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Drainage

Earthworks

Flood Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Leadership

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE)

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.

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
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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