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Senior Project Planner - Design, reading
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Client:
BakerHicks
Location:
reading, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
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Job Description:
At BakerHicks, we don’t just build projects – we build the future.
From complex infrastructure to pioneering life sciences, our innovative engineering and project delivery solutions redefine what’s possible. With collaboration and technical excellence at our core, we’re trusted to deliver high-impact projects across the UK and Europe.
As our project portfolio grows in scale and ambition, we’re on the lookout for a Senior Project Planner to help us drive that success even further. You’ll be part of a diverse team tackling some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Crafting and managing detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
* Working shoulder-to-shoulder with project teams to turn plans into action and ensure accuracy
* Tracking progress, analysing variances, and providing clear, insightful reporting
* Driving best practice planning and managing change control with a keen eye for risk
* Conducting critical path analyses and developing smart, proactive mitigation strategies
* Producing schedule narratives and playing a key role in monthly reporting
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in project planning within the infrastructure or life sciences sectors
Strong grasp of NEC contracts and the RIBA Plan of Work
A collaborative communicator who builds relationships and turns data into actionable insights
A degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field – or equivalent experience
Confident, proactive, and driven to find solutions
Why BakerHicks?
? Be part of a dynamic, inclusive team shaping the future of engineering delivery
? Work on game-changing projects with some of the world’s leading clients
? Competitive pay, hybrid working, and real opportunities to make your mark
? Grow your career with a company that champions collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement
Ready to bring your planning expertise to a company that values your vision?
Join BakerHicks – where you’ll help shape tomorrow’s world. Apply today!
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. 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.
BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.
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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