Principal Civil Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Engineer, where you will lead dynamic project teams in delivering innovative civil and structural designs. This role offers the chance to work across diverse sectors, including Nuclear and Defence, while mentoring the next generation of engineers. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values your input in shaping the future of the Civil and Structural department. With access to a wide network of professionals and a commitment to quality and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in your field.

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

• Experience in leading and managing civil engineering teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil design principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage C&S project teams to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Lead design delivery across multiple projects and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Design

Project Management

Team Leadership

Technical Design Review

Education

Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer CEng MICE/MIStructE

Tools

CSCS Card

SC Clearance

Job description

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Due to growth, our C&S team has a need for an Principal Engineer to provide leadership to large C&S project teams or a number or smaller teams and help develop the infrastructure capability of a growing Civil and Structural department.

You will ensure project teams deliver civil and structural designs to cost, schedule and quality criteria as well as ensure project teams have in place appropriate skills and resources.

You will have a strong focus on ensuring compliance with business quality & management systems as well as provide your innovative input in implementing change as directed by leadership.

Some of the things you will do

• Day-to-day management of C&S project teams
• Ensure team compliance with company management system
• Contribute to wider development of C&S department capabilities
• Lead C&S design delivery across single projects or multiple smaller projects with support from an Associate Engineer or Director, in single- or multi- discipline teams
• Development of programmes and control of change
• Tender preparation for projects of all sizes, including fee estimates
• Carry out technical design reviews / critiques of projects in progress
• Mentor, train and develop junior engineers
• Support individuals to maximise performance

Why this role?

• Fantastic opportunity to work across exciting and interesting sectors (example - Nuclear, Life Science, Defence, Power etc)
• Huge variety of different projects involving all facets of Civil Design
• You'd be joining a diverse and dynamic team of technically strong design engineers who are passionate about making a positive impact in their communities through the work they do
• You will have access to BakerHicks’ wider network of engineers and technicians where you can share ideas, discuss challenges and learn

About You

• Chartered Civil/ Structural Engineer CEng MICE/ MIStructE
• Appropriate depth and breadth of experience including experience in leading and managing teams
• Strong technical knowledge of Civil design
• CSCS Card
• SC clearance (or eligible)
• Full Clean Current UK Driving Licence

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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