At BakerHicks, our civil engineers are recognised for delivering high-quality, sustainable, and integrated infrastructure solutions. With the team growing, this Principal Engineer role will provide you with the opportunity to lead project teams, manage complex civil engineering designs, and contribute to the continued success of our department.
You will be responsible for leading civil engineering design delivery across multiple projects, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and quality assurance. You will be joining a team that works across a range of sectors, including Life Sciences, Defence, Industrial, Power, Transportation, and the Public Sector.
Lead civil engineering design delivery for major projects, ensuring technical, cost, and quality objectives are met.
Manage and mentor junior and senior engineers, supporting their professional development.
Provide technical leadership in areas such as drainage, earthworks, flood risk assessment, site investigations, and highways.
Develop project budgets, control change, and provide regular progress updates to senior leadership.
Promote innovation and sustainability in civil engineering solutions.
Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE), with at least 2-4 years post-chartership experience.
Strong technical expertise in civil engineering design, including drainage, earthworks, flood risk, and minor roads/bridges.
Experience leading project teams and managing engineering delivery across multiple disciplines.
Ability to manage budgets, control change, and ensure project profitability.
High levels of commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong leadership qualities with a focus on mentoring and developing engineers.
Eligible for SC clearance and holds a full UK driving licence.
Exposure to a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors.
Opportunity to lead and shape high-profile civil engineering projects.
Access to BakerHicks’ wider network of professionals to share knowledge and expertise.
We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. A Morgan Sindall Group company.
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
~ Professional development
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.