Principal Civil Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the civil engineering sector is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to lead project teams and ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and experience across various civil engineering disciplines. Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Professional development and Chartership support

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible/hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Broad experience across multiple aspects of civil engineering.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Familiar with current design codes and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead large Civil project teams to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with quality and management systems.
• Implement change as directed by management.

Skills

Project Delivery

Client Satisfaction

Leadership

Technical Standards

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer CEng MICE/MIStructE

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Position Overview

Reporting to the Associate Director/Associate Engineer, you will lead large Civil project teams or oversee multiple smaller teams to achieve overall business objectives. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure the successful delivery of projects to cost, schedule, and quality criteria.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a well-rounded civil engineer with broad experience across multiple aspects of civil engineering, including earthworks, drainage, highways, and external works. The ideal candidate will be capable of managing diverse projects and adapting to various engineering challenges.

Key Objectives

1. Ensure project teams deliver civil designs to cost, schedule, and quality criteria.
2. Ensure project teams have in place appropriate skills and resources.
3. Ensure compliance with business quality and management systems.
4. Implement change as directed by the Director and Associate Engineer.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer CEng MICE/MIStructE.
• Familiar with current C&S design codes & standards.
• Experience with CDM and health and safety regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of civil and structural design, including:
  • Building Structures
  • Drainage and external works
  • Foundations & Sub-Structures
  • Earthworks and site investigations
  • Minor road and bridge design
  • Specialist knowledge in sectors like nuclear, seismic, public sector, contaminated land, ground improvement, highways, Rail, defence & Life Sciences
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Experience with sectors relevant to our operations.
• Familiar with technical standards and assurance processes.
• Ability to work within a fully integrated, multi-discipline design team.

Why Join Us?

• Lead the delivery of major, high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and Chartership support.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible/hybrid working options.

Note: Many positions require security clearance. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain clearance as required by our clients and sectors. Further details are available at UK Security Vetting.

About BakerHicks

Founded in 1957, BakerHicks operates from 14 locations across Europe. Learn more at About | BakerHicks.

We are part of the Morgan Sindall Group. Our offices are friendly, accessible, and equipped with top-tier salary and benefits packages, including performance rewards, company car or allowance, pension, holiday, discounts, and family policies.

BakerHicks is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming talent from all backgrounds. We assess applicants based on merit and qualifications.