Principal Structural Engineer at Baker Hicks Limited
Baker Hicks Limited · Manchester
- Occupation group: Engineering & Construction
- Licensed sponsor: Baker Hicks Limited
Employer on register 23 October 2026
From the advert
At BakerHicks , our Structural Engineers help deliver some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure projects across defence, nuclear, power, and industrial sectors .
We are looking for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead the delivery of high-value, technically complex projects that support national resilience, energy security, and future infrastructure needs.
Reporting to the Associate Director or Associate Engineer, you will lead structural engineering project teams, and oversee multiple teams, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality structural solutions. This role requires strong technical leadership, commercial awareness, and project management capability to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
This is an opportunity to work in highly regulated environments where technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration are essential.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead project teams to deliver structural designs aligned to cost, programme, quality, and safety requirements
Provide technical leadership and ensure teams have the capability and resources to deliver successfully
Oversee structural design for complex buildings, foundations, and multidisciplinary engineering projects
Ensure compliance with business quality systems, governance processes, and technical standards
Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams
Support continuous improvement and strategic business initiatives
What You’ll Bring
Essential
Chartered Civil / Structural Engineer (CEng MICE / MIStructE) with post-chartership experience
Extensive experience leading complex structural engineering projects
Strong technical knowledge of structural design methods, codes, and standards
Proven ability to lead, manage, and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams
Significant experience in foundation design and structural engineering principles
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder…
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Summary
Principal Structural Engineer at Baker Hicks Limited in Manchester. 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.