Principal Structural Engineer

We’re growing our Structural team in London and looking for a Principal Structural Engineer who enjoys leading technically challenging projects, mentoring engineers and having genuine influence over delivery.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role across complex multidisciplinary projects in sectors including Aviation, Defence, Industrial, Custodial and Power. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and project teams delivering facilities and infrastructure where technical quality, collaboration and practical thinking genuinely matter.

At Baker Hicks, Principal Engineers are trusted to lead. You will have the autonomy to shape solutions, support the development of others and play an important role in the continued growth of the structural capability within the business.

• Leading structural design delivery across major projects and complex programmes of work
• Managing and supporting structural engineering teams across multiple project stages
• Acting as a senior technical reviewer and providing guidance across structural design activities
• Delivering practical, buildable and technically robust engineering solutions
• Coordinating closely with multidisciplinary design teams, clients and stakeholders
• Supporting project planning, fee proposals, resourcing and programme management
• Mentoring engineers and contributing to the growth and development of the wider team
• Driving high standards in technical quality, safety and project delivery

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng MIStruct
  
  E and/or MICE)
• Strong experience leading structural design delivery within consultancy environments
• Excellent understanding of UK structural design standards and assurance processes
• Experience delivering projects involving steel, concrete, masonry and foundation design
• Ability to lead teams while remaining technically hands‑on when needed
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and change control
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments

Experience with in Aviation, Defence, Industrial, Manufacturing or Power projects would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Our structural teams work on technically demanding projects where engineers are trusted to make an impact. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, knowledge sharing and long‑term career development.

We offer the opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges while maintaining flexibility and balance through hybrid working and supportive leadership.

As part of Baker Hicks, you’ll also have access to a strong technical network across the wider business, giving you the chance to collaborate with specialists across multiple engineering disciplines and sectors.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - )

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 | Baker Hicks.

Baker Hicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

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
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

Baker Hicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

Baker Hicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.