Principal Structural Engineer - Aviation

Lead the Structures Behind Aviation’s Most Exciting Projects

If you have ever wanted to see your designs take flight, this is your opportunity. At BakerHicks, our civil and structural engineers are nationally recognised for delivering sustainable and integrated solutions, from award-winning airport infrastructure to inspiring and environmentally responsible developments.

With the team growing, we are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to lead the delivery of civil and structural designs on high-profile aviation projects, alongside work in other exciting sectors such as life sciences, industrial, custodial, and education. You will manage skilled, multidisciplinary teams and ensure the highest standards of technical delivery, innovation, and sustainability.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead structural design delivery across large single projects or multiple smaller projects in single or multi-discipline teams
• Manage day-to-day activities of structural project teams, ensuring compliance with quality and management systems
• Mentor, train and develop junior engineers to maximise their potential
• Implement Perfect Delivery principles and maintain client satisfaction
• Prepare tenders and fee estimates, manage project resources, and report performance to the Associate Engineer
• Carry out technical design reviews and act as a technical authority on structural design
• Promote innovation and sustainable practices in every project

About You

• Chartered Structural Engineer CEng MICE or MIStructE
• Proven track record in delivering structural engineering projects to the highest standard
• Experience as a discipline lead, including managing fees, resources, internal reporting and change control
• Aviation project experience is preferred, ideally with work at Heathrow or Gatwick
• Strong client-facing skills with experience working directly with contractors and stakeholders
• Comprehensive knowledge of current structural design codes and standards, CDM regulations, and health and safety practices
• CSCS card, full UK driving licence, and ability to obtain security clearance

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in shaping aviation infrastructure that millions will use every year
• Work with niche clients across multiple sectors on technically complex and rewarding projects
• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering network within BakerHicks
• Access continuous professional development, career progression opportunities, and flexible working options

If you are ready to combine your leadership skills, technical expertise and passion for engineering into projects that connect people and places, we would love to hear from you.

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 potentially 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 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.