Project Management Professionals

BakerHicks; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and design firm in the UK is seeking Project Management Professionals to manage compliance-critical projects in Nuclear and Defence sectors. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in overseeing complex projects, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive company culture. Candidates are encouraged to express their interest regardless of their level of experience. Various benefits including flexible working, professional development, and competitive remuneration are provided.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex projects in regulated industries.
• Expertise in risk management, change control, and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated experience in effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects within compliance-critical environments.
• Prepare clear documentation and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Quality assurance

Change control

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, APM, NEC)

Job description

Overview

Expression of Interest: Project Management Professionals – Regulated Industries (Nuclear & Defence)

Are you a Project Management professional passionate about delivering complex, compliance-focused projects in regulated environments and looking for your next career opportunity?

BakerHicks is nationally recognised for its expertise in multi-disciplinary design, delivering complex projects across transportation, energy, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and more - offering diverse opportunities to grow, innovate, and make an impact.

Our commitment to innovation, compliance, and quality makes us a trusted partner in highly regulated sectors.

The Opportunity

BakerHicks have built an exciting, substantial programme of works with our Nuclear & Defence clients with continued expansion anticipated in the future.

With locations including London, Warwick, Manchester and Motherwell we have offices and opportunities that align with key Defence and Nuclear clients across the UK.

As we look to bolster our Project management expertise, we invite you to express your interest in joining our dynamic team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects within compliance-critical environments
• Manage stakeholders across cross-functional and technical teams
• Oversee risk management, change control, and quality governance
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to defined quality standards
• Prepare clear documentation and reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing complex projects in regulated industries (Nuclear, Defence, Energy, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in structured project delivery and effective stakeholder engagement
• Expertise in risk management, change control, and quality assurance
• Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, APM, NEC) and sector-specific certifications are advantageous
• Ability to thrive in multidisciplinary, compliance-focused teams

However, we are conscious that Project Management Professionals are developed through experience, time and qualification - if you are looking to discuss an entry level position and develop with us we would love to hear from you as well...

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-profile, innovative projects that make a real impact
• Access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and supportive company culture

How To Express Your Interest

If you are committed to delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for joining BakerHicks.

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.

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.