Principal Project Engineer - Civil & Structural Power

BakerHicks; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus additional leave option

Discount scheme (gym membership, mobile phones, etc.)

Flexible/hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development

Job summary

A European engineering firm in the UK seeks a Principal Engineer to manage significant projects in the power sector. This role involves directing project teams, ensuring successful project delivery within quality and budget constraints, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should be Chartered Civil or Structural Engineers with a strong background in infrastructure design and project management. An opportunity to lead high-impact projects while developing a collaborative and dynamic team environment awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing project delivery within budget and schedule.
• Ability to guide graduate engineers and technicians.
• Technical proficiency in infrastructure design and co‑ordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver single and multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Ensure compliance with business quality and management systems.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Project delivery management

Infrastructure design

Exceptional communication skills

Team leadership

Education

HNC/ HND Civil Engineering

Recognised Civil Engineering Degree

Chartered Civil/ Structural Engineer CEng MICE/ MIStructE

Professional membership

Job description

As our Civil & Structural team continues to grow, remaining an integral part of our broader team, we are seeking an enthusiastic Principal Engineer to support and direct large projects, or several smaller ones, within the Power sector as part of this expanding division.

The ideal candidate will possess a wealth of experience in project delivery and will be eager to guide graduate engineers and technicians in technical design and project management.

A demonstrated ability to manage project delivery within quality, budget, and schedule constraints is crucial, and experience in the power sector is greatly valued.

Key Objectives

• Ensure project teams manage and deliver single‑ and/or multi‑disciplinary projects to cost, schedule and quality criteria
• Ensure project teams have appropriate skills and resources in place
• Direct aspects of infrastructure design work on a range of project sizes
• Ensure compliance with business quality and management systems
• Contribute to the wider development of the C&S (Power team) department capabilities
• Develop and mentor junior staff

Requirements

• HNC/ HND Civil Engineering and / or recognised Civil Engineering Degree
• Chartered Civil/ Structural Engineer CEng MICE/ MIStructE
• Professional membership with an appropriate body (ICE, APM, CIHT, IHE etc.)
• Experience in managing project delivery
• Experienced in directing project teams
• Technically proficient in Infrastructure design and co‑ordination.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral
• Full UK Driving Licence

Why this role?

• This is an opportunity to showcase your multitasking skills and capacity to oversee multiple initiatives, supported by a cohesive and encouraging team.
• An excellent opportunity to witness a project's full lifecycle, from the initial design phase to the construction stage, engaging in every aspect from start to finish, seeing your designs come to life
• The opportunity to expand on your management skills through supervising and motivating a team, with the guidance of the Disciplines leadership
• You will be joining a dynamic and experienced team of professionals, diving into a bustling stream of ongoing and upcoming projects – you won't get bored!

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.

Benefits

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
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

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.