Principal Civil Engineer at Baker Hicks Limited
Baker Hicks Limited · Bristol; London
- Occupation group: Engineering & Construction
- Licensed sponsor: Baker Hicks Limited
Employer on register 23 October 2026
From the advert
We’re looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our Civil & Structural team.
You’ll take a leading role in the delivery of civil engineering projects, providing technical direction and overseeing project teams across a range of work. Depending on the size and complexity of the project, you’ll either lead a larger civil team or provide technical and delivery oversight across several smaller teams.
This is a role for an experienced civil engineer who can combine strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead people, manage delivery and build effective relationships with clients and other disciplines.
What you’ll be doing
Lead civil engineering teams delivering projects to agreed scope, programme, cost and quality requirements.
Provide technical direction and review to ensure designs are robust, coordinated and compliant with relevant standards.
Take responsibility for the delivery of civil design packages across areas such as earthworks, drainage, highways and external works.
Plan and coordinate resources across projects, ensuring teams have the right skills and capacity to deliver effectively.
Work closely with project managers, other engineering disciplines and clients to resolve technical and delivery challenges.
Support the development of engineers within the team through technical guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Contribute to project planning, fee proposals, tenders and changes to scope.
Ensure projects are delivered in line with business quality systems, assurance processes, CDM and relevant health and safety requirements.
Support continuous improvement and contribute to the development of engineering standards, processes and ways of working.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to repeat business and positive project outcomes.
What you’ll bring
Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
Chartered Engineer status with ICE or an equivalent professional institution.
Significant experience delivering…
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Summary
Principal Civil Engineer at Baker Hicks Limited in Bristol; London. Baker Hicks Limited is listed on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors (23 October 2026). Read the full job advert and apply on the employer's or job board's site. A sponsor licence means the employer is on the Home Office register. It does not mean this role is sponsored. Check with the employer. This is not immigration advice.
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A sponsor licence means the employer is on the Home Office register. It does not mean this role is sponsored. Check with the employer. This is not immigration advice.