Principal Structural Engineer - Power 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
Lead Structural Delivery on High‑Profile Projects
We’re looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to take a key leadership role across high‑profile, technically complex projects spanning aviation, nuclear, defence, industrial, rail, public sector, power and specialist infrastructure sectors, leading multiple structural design teams. If you thrive on technical authority, guiding others, and delivering complex structural solutions with confidence, this role offers real influence, autonomy, and challenge.
Reporting to an Associate Director / Associate Engineer, you’ll play a central role in shaping and assuring structural output across some of our most visible and demanding projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading structural design delivery across high‑profile projects or several smaller, coordinated workstreams
Managing and developing structural project teams, ensuring the right capability, resourcing, and technical oversight
Overseeing the production and approval of high‑quality structural deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and digital models
Acting as a technical authority for structural design, reviewing work, providing technical direction, and ensuring engineering excellence
Developing delivery programmes, managing budgets, and maintaining robust commercial and change control
Supporting tenders, fee proposals, and technical scopes for projects of varying scale and complexity
Reporting project performance, risks, and insights to senior leadership
Driving innovation, sustainability, and constructability in structural design solutions
Promoting Safe Together behaviours and contributing to Perfect Delivery standards
Mentoring engineers and supporting the growth of capability and confidence across teams
What You’ll Bring
Chartered Engineer (CEng MIStructE or CEng MICE)
Proven experience leading structural design teams on high‑profile or complex projects
Strong understanding of UK structural design codes, standards, and assurance…
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Summary
Principal Structural Engineer - Power 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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