Principal Civil & Structural Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer in London to deliver high-quality projects. The role involves managing engineering design, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Chartered Membership and have deep technical knowledge in various engineering sectors. Join a culture of innovation and excellence, while enjoying an enviable benefits package that includes a company car or cash allowance, generous leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

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)

Family-friendly policies

Employee assistance

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects with commercial elements.
• Deep technical knowledge across steel, concrete, foundations.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Civil & Structural Engineering design on medium and large-scale projects.
• Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure successful project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality, and resource management.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Education

Chartered Membership of ICE or IStructE

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Principal Civil & Structural Engineer, london (city of london)

col-narrow-left

Client:

BakerHicks

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

3

Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Are you a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality projects and leading motivated teams? BakerHicks is looking for an experienced Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to join our growing team and help shape the future of engineering in sectors such as buildings, infrastructure, and more.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage Civil & Structural Engineering design on medium and large-scale projects
• Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative and compliant solutions
• Ensure successful project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality, and resource management
• Contribute to commercial activities, including tenders, proposals, and fee estimates
• Maintain and champion quality standards and compliance controls

What You Bring:

• Chartered Membership of ICE or IStructE
• Proven experience leading projects and managing commercial elements
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Deep technical knowledge across steel, concrete, foundations, drainage, and more
• Eligibility for UK security clearance

Nice to Have

• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety standards
• Full clean UK driving license

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 the 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.

Why Join Us?

At BakerHicks, we're known for our innovation, team culture, and commitment to delivering excellence. You'll have opportunities to grow, lead, and work on projects that make a real impact.