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At BakerHicks, we deliver innovative, efficient, and sustainable engineering and project delivery solutions across some of the most complex and highly regulated sectors. Our commitment to quality, collaboration, and technical excellence ensures the successful delivery of projects across the UK and Europe.
With our projects growing in scale and complexity, we have an opportunity for a contract Planner to join our team based in Barnard Castle, North East England. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a dynamic project portfolio within a major EPCM framework.
The Opportunity
As a Planner, you will support the planning and scheduling activities across a range of projects, ensuring successful delivery through all project phases — from feasibility to operational handover. You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Clients, providing crucial input to project planning, progress reporting, and risk management activities.
Key Objectives
* Administer and manage all programme requirements to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and internal procedures.
* Develop, produce, and manage multiple project schedules, ensuring they are fully robust and accurately capture all project updates and changes.
* Fully integrate with project teams and clients, delivering a high-quality planning service that drives repeat business.
* Support schedule reviews, monitor progress, and provide clear, actionable reporting to project stakeholders.
About You
* Proven experience in project planning within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or related sectors.
* Proficient in using Primavera P6 (essential) and confident using Microsoft Project.
* Strong understanding of project lifecycles, project management methodologies, and best planning practices.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Why Join BakerHicks
* Deliver impactful work across a dynamic and varied project portfolio.
* Enhance your career by working alongside major global brands.
* Be part of a supportive, high-performing team where your contribution makes a real difference.
* Develop your skills across multiple projects at different stages, expanding your professional experience and versatility.
* Join a company committed to innovation, excellence, and your career development.
This role requires a presence on-site at Barnard Castle at least three days per week.
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.
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.
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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