Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Civil/Structural Engineer

Location: Preston, Portsmouth, Frimley, Christchurch, Broad Oak, Westcott or Filton.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £63,000+ per annum

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you lead the technical delivery of multidisciplinary projects, managing your own workload while overseeing the Civil and Structural Team. You prepare concept designs, feasibility assessments, preliminary reports, and detailed layouts using appropriate software. You also conduct design reviews, attend engineering and project meetings, and manage resulting actions. A key part of the role involves contributing to planning, risk management, quality, and SHE processes to support effective project delivery.

You oversee subcontractor design work, maintain strong links with civil and structural designers, and undertake peer reviews when required. Responsibilities also include condition surveys, technical reporting, and site inspections. Additionally, you may act as Engineering Manager on construction projects, ensuring professional standards and compliance throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Core duties:

• You will be or be able to demonstrate being close to achieving Chartered Engineer status with an appropriate Institution (ICE, IStructE or equivalent).
• You will have post graduate experience in the design and construction of infrastructure projects
• You will have demonstrable knowledge of managing construction and FM Engineering processes
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Project
• You will have experience of discipline specific standards and Codes of Practice relating to design, installation and maintenance

The Real Estate and Infrastructure:

RE&I work across the BAE Systems Business units providing specialist support for construction activities. We currently act as Client representatives, Principal Designers and Designers during the Pre-construction activities.

Our projects range from office refurbishment schemes to £100m+ site regeneration projects. The team contributes with the initial feasibility through to spatial coordination activities (RIBA 3). We also take on a governance role through stages 4-6.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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