Structural Engineer

Bakerhicks; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Pension up to 6% matched

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave + buy‑up option

Discount scheme (gym, phones)

Flexible/hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

BakerHicks in the United Kingdom is seeking a Structural Engineer to join a diverse portfolio spanning aviation, defence and major infrastructure. You will contribute to high‑quality designs, detailed calculations and technical deliverables within an integrated project team.

This role suits someone 1–2 years from chartership and offers support toward chartership with exposure, mentoring and progression to senior responsibilities as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, CDM and UK technical standards.
• Experience designing with steel, concrete, timber and/or masonry.
• AutoCAD proficiency; Revit a bonus.
• Solid understanding of structural design principles and site-wide considerations.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Time management and ability to juggle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence and eligibility for security/airside clearance.
• Sector experience in Aviation, Defence, Custodial or Power is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed structural calculations and analysis to current British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Developing designs for a wide range of buildings and structural elements.
• Creating and checking sketches, drawings and technical deliverables to company and client quality standards.
• Collaborating with architects, engineers and technicians across multiple disciplines.
• Supporting and mentoring CAD technicians, trainees and graduates.
• Managing and contributing to packages of work, with increasing responsibility as experience grows.
• Participating in technical meetings and representing BakerHicks when required.
• Promoting quality, accuracy and Perfect Delivery across every project.

Education

Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree with willingness to complete further learning

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Engineering That Stands Up to Anything

At BakerHicks, we design the structures that hold some of the UK’s most critical, complex and high-profile projects together. From aviation to power, defence to major infrastructure, our multidisciplinary teams deliver engineering that is safe, efficient and genuinely buildable.

Engineering That Stands Up to Anything

At BakerHicks, we design the structures that hold some of the UK’s most critical, complex and high-profile projects together. From aviation to power, defence to major infrastructure, our multidisciplinary teams deliver engineering that is safe, efficient and genuinely buildable.

We’re looking for a Structural Engineer who’s detail-driven, technically sharp, and ready to make an impact across a diverse project portfolio.

This role is ideal for someone who is 1–2 years away from achieving chartership and looking to join a company that offers the support, exposure, and project experience needed to get them over the line and progress into a Senior-level position

What You’ll Do

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality structural engineering designs as part of an integrated project team. This includes:

• Producing detailed structural calculations and analysis to current British Standards and Eurocodes
• Developing designs for a wide range of buildings and structural elements
• Creating and checking sketches, drawings and technical deliverables to company and client quality standards
• Collaborating closely with architects, engineers and technicians across multiple disciplines
• Supporting and mentoring CAD technicians, trainees and graduates
• Managing and contributing to packages of work, with increasing responsibility as experience grows
• Participating in technical meetings and representing BakerHicks when required
• Promoting quality, accuracy and Perfect Delivery across every project

What You Bring

You’re someone who thrives on technical accuracy, teamwork and good engineering judgement. You’ll bring:

• A Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (or a Bachelor’s with willingness to complete further learning)
• A strong understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards, CDM and UK technical standards
• Experience designing with steel, concrete, timber and/or masonry
• AutoCAD proficiency (2D/3D); Revit experience is a bonus
• Solid understanding of structural design principles and site-wide considerations such as earthworks
• Excellent communication skills - able to collaborate, influence and negotiate across disciplines
• Strong time management and the ability to juggle multiple tasks under pressure
• A full UK driving licence and eligibility for security/airside clearance
• Sector experience in Aviation, Defence, Custodial or Power is a plus!

Who You Are

You’re methodical, practical and positive - someone who takes responsibility for their work, self-checks for accuracy, and always keeps the bigger picture in mind. You enjoy mentoring others, contributing to team knowledge, and maintaining high professional standards, including keeping up to date with ICE/IStructE development requirements and almost close to getting chartered and want the support that will get you there.

Why BakerHicks?

You’ll be part of a business known for technical excellence and innovation. You’ll get real responsibility, support toward chartership, involvement in major engineering projects, and the opportunity to develop and grow within a collaborative, respected team.

BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK)

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.