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Principal Civil Engineer

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 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.


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 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 and throughout.


BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

Principal Civil Engineer

East London, UK
Full time

Published on 01/29/2025

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