Civil Engineer - Principal - London in London

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Job Description
At BakerHicks, our civil engineers are recognised for delivering high-quality, sustainable, and integrated infrastructure solutions. Our collaborative approach across multiple disciplines allows us to create innovative designs that meet the highest industry standards.
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. As a senior member of the team, you will mentor and develop engineers while also engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.
You will be joining a team that works across a range of sectors, including Life Sciences, Defence, Industrial, Power, Transportation, and the Public Sector.
Responsibilities
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. Ensure compliance with industry standards, CDM regulations, and best practice in health and safety. Develop project budgets, control change, and provide regular progress updates to senior leadership. Promote innovation and sustainability in civil engineering solutions. Represent BakerHicks in external meetings and site visits, engaging with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
About You
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. Experience working across multiple sectors in multidisciplinary teams. Eligible for SC clearance and holds a full UK driving licence.
Why this Opportunity?
Exposure to a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors. Opportunity to lead and shape high-profile civil engineering projects. A collaborative team environment that values innovation and technical excellence. Access to BakerHicks’ wider network of professionals to share knowledge and expertise.
Please be advised that while BakerHicks endeavours to process applications promptly, the upcoming festive season, our annual shutdown, and the planned leave of our hiring teams will delay the review of new applications until January 2026.
Feedback and interviews are expected to commence the week of January 13th, 2026.
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 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.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Civil Engineer, Engineer, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Civil

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