Structural Engineer

Shape the future of critical infrastructure with BakerHicks.

We’re seeking a Structural Engineer to join our expanding team, delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of sectors. You’ll play a key role on power and energy projects, including substations, grid infrastructure, and renewable energy facilities – as well as exciting projects in other industries such as industrial, defence, and transportation.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and specifying structural elements for diverse projects, with a strong focus on power and energy infrastructure.
• Producing deliverables including drawings, specifications, and reports in compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to provide safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions.
• Reviewing calculations, technical drawings, and supplier submissions to ensure quality and compliance.
• Supporting the development of early-career engineers and contributing to technical excellence.

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable structural engineering and design experience delivering projects in at least one sector BakerHicks operates in – power sector experience desirable.
• Progressing towards Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or IStructE.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., MasterSeries, STAAD, Tedds).
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, and CDM regulations.
• Collaborative communicator with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.
• Eligibility for security clearance (essential for certain projects).
• UK-based project experience in structural engineering either through employment, internship, or graduate placement

Why join us?

• Work on a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure projects, including nation-critical power projects.
• Hybrid working options and opportunities for career progression.
• Full support towards professional accreditation and ongoing development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Ready to deliver the structures that power the future? Apply today.

This role is perfect for a structural engineer who is almost chartered and ready to be exposed to the power sector and others as BakerHicks doesn't silo our Engineers. 

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 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 - 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.   

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