Principal Civil Engineer New Manchester

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Greater Manchester is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer. You will lead teams in delivering high-profile civil projects while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and possess chartered status. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a flexible working environment, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

25 days annual leave

Discount scheme

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills required for managing project teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering standards needed.
• Experience with health and safety regulations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil project teams to meet business objectives.
• Ensure delivery of designs to cost, schedule, and quality criteria.
• Manage compliance with quality and management systems.

Skills

Leadership

Civil Engineering expertise

Project delivery

Client satisfaction

Knowledge of design codes

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Civil/ Structural Engineer (CEng MICE/ MIStructE)

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Associate Director/Associate Engineer, you will lead large Civil project teams or oversee multiple smaller teams to achieve overall business objectives. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure the successful delivery of projects to cost, schedule, and quality criteria.

We are looking for a well-rounded civil engineer with broad experience across multiple aspects of civil engineering, including earthworks, drainage, highways, and external works. The ideal candidate will be capable of managing diverse projects and adapting to various engineering challenges.

Key objectives

• 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.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Civil/ Structural Engineer CEng MICE/ MIStructE
• Conversant with current C&S design codes & standards
• Experienced in discharging responsibilities under CDM and health and safety regulations
• Comprehensive and current detailed knowledge base of all aspects of civil and structural design, including some of the following:
• Building Structures
• Drainage and external works
• Foundations & Sub-Structures
• Earthworks and site investigations
• Minor road and bridge design
• Specialist knowledge or sector expertise (eg nuclear, seismic, public sector, contaminated land, ground improvement, highways, Rail, defence & Life Sciences)
• Demonstrable track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction
• Experience of significant project delivery within some of the sectors we operate within
• Fully familiar with relevant technical standards and assurance processes
• Proven ability to work within a fully integrated, multi-discipline design team

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. 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 .

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

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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