Principal Bridge Engineer
BakerHicks · London · United Kingdom · Hybrid
Posted Aug 18, 2026
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About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Civils - Bridges, you will be a Chartered Engineer with experience of managing medium-size bridges projects, or managing packages on large projects, typically in a discipline lead capacity. The ideal candidate will be capable of managing diverse projects and adapting to various engineering challenges.
You will lead and develop an enthusiastic and committed team of Engineers and Technicians to deliver high-quality output on bridges projects and support in the day-to-day management of the local bridges team. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure the successful delivery of projects to cost, schedule, and quality criteria.
Client care and repeat business is crucial to BakerHicks’ success, so you’ll need to be able to develop and nurture relationships with our clients (both internal and external)
Key objectives
Lead teams in a range of bridge engineering activities including assessment, structural analysis, feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs
Preparation of technical reports and deliverables
Tendering and review of contract documents
Multi-disciplinary coordination and collaboration across disciplines on projects
Ensure project teams deliver civil designs to cost, schedule, and quality criteria
Ensure project teams have in place appropriate skills and resources
Ensure compliance with business quality and management systems
Implement change as directed by the Director and Associate Engineer
Mentor, train and develop junior engineers, particularly with reference to ICE training agreements
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
Chartered Civil/ Structural Engineer CEng MICE/ MIStructE
Conversant with current bridges design and assessment codes & standards and assurance processes
Experienced in discharging responsibilities under CDM and health and safety regulations
Comprehensive and current detailed knowledge base of bridge engineering
Specialist knowledge or sector expertise (eg power, highways, rail, defence)
Project management skills related to bridge engineering, and demonstrable track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction
Experience of significant project delivery within some of the sectors we operate within
Proven ability to work within a fully integrated, multi-discipline design team
Eligibility to pass criteria for security clearance to work on sensitive projects
Why Join Us?
Lead the delivery of major, high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Professional development opportunities and support towards Chartership.
Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
Flexible/hybrid working options.
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…