Principal Civil Engineer - Power (chartered)

Engineer the Future of Power with BakerHicks

About the role

At BakerHicks, our Power team is helping to shape the future of energy infrastructure across the UK. From substations and energy storage to transmission upgrades and sustainable power projects, our work is technically challenging, meaningful and growing fast.

We’re looking for a Chartered Civil Engineer to join us, bringing your expertise to complex projects that keep the country running. This is a chance to use your chartership experience on nationally significant infrastructure, working with multi-disciplinary teams who share your drive for engineering excellence.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading civil engineering design and delivery on power projects
• Providing technical expertise across concept, design and construction phases
• Collaborating with structural, electrical and project management teams
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations and client requirements
• Supporting the development of junior engineers and contributing to a culture of technical excellence

What we’re looking for

• Chartered status with ICE, CIHT, or equivalent professional body
• Strong experience in civil/structural design (ideally within energy, utilities, or infrastructure)
• Excellent understanding of relevant codes, standards and regulations
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach
• A problem-solver who thrives on technically challenging projects

What’s in it for you

• Work on high-profile projects within the fast-growing Power sector
• Opportunity to shape future energy infrastructure with meaningful impact
• A collaborative consultancy environment with cross-disciplinary support
• Flexible working options and a clear career development pathway

Apply now and take the next step in powering your career with BakerHicks.

BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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/hybrid 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 diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.