We are seeking a Director – Civil & Structural Engineering to lead and develop our C&S discipline across multiple UK offices.
This is a senior leadership role for a Chartered Civil or Structural professional with a proven track record in delivering growth, leading and managing large, multi-office teams, and delivering design excellence across complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
You will combine technical authority with commercial leadership, driving performance across projects, people, and clients while supporting continued business growth.
Key Purpose
* Deliver business and growth strategies aligned with company vision and values
* Lead design excellence, innovation, and consistent technical quality
* Oversee project performance including programme, risk, and financial outcomes
* Lead and manage multi‑office teams, ensuring capability, capacity, and resource alignment
* Provide technical governance through design reviews and bid‑stage assurance
* Ensure compliance with quality systems and drive continuous improvement
Responsibilities
* Full responsibility for discipline financial performance including fee management, forecasting, cost control, and board-level reporting
* Approve bids, fee proposals, contracts, and consultancy appointments
* Manage change control and ensure commercial alignment across project delivery
Leadership & People
* Lead and manage large, multi‑office teams, including recruitment, resourcing, and succession planning
* Provide visible leadership, mentoring, and capability development
* Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture across the discipline
* Ensure teams are effectively structured to meet current and future workload demands
Commercial & Technical Delivery
* Lead delivery of complex, multi‑sector projects to high technical and commercial standards
* Oversee project controls including fees, risk, and overall delivery performanceLead bid and design reviews ensuring quality, compliance, and competitiveness
* Maintain technical governance across all workstreams
* Manage external consultants and specialist sub‑consultants
* Strengthen client relationships and support business growth initiatives
About You
* Chartered Civil or Structural professional (ICE, IStructE or equivalent)
* Proven experience leading and managing large, multi‑office or geographically dispersed teams
* Strong track record in delivering complex, multi‑sector, multi‑disciplinary projects in a leadership capacity
* Strong commercial responsibility, including fee management, contracts, project performance, and financial reporting
* Experience engaging and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders, including clients and leadership teams
* Strong people leadership capability, including team development, resourcing, and performance management
* Must be willing and able to obtain, or already hold, the required Security Clearance to work on nuclear and defence sector projects
Interested?
If you’re ready to take on a senior leadership role where you can shape a growing discipline and make a real impact across people, projects, and performance, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
* 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
Equal Opportunities
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.
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