Senior Planner

Bakerhicks; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerHicks is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead detailed programme development and delivery on complex UK projects. You will drive planning excellence, manage cost/resource-loaded schedules, and work with project managers, engineers, and clients to keep programmes on track.

The role emphasizes liaison across multidisciplinary teams, proactive risk identification, and clear, accurate reporting to support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Primavera P6 planning software.
• Experience in planning within an engineering design consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis.
• Degree-level education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage detailed programmes from tender stage through delivery.
• Own project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring cost and resource-loaded plans.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, project managers, and clients to keep programmes on track.
• Monitor progress, manage change, and issue Clause 32 updates monthly.
• Engage with stakeholders and contribute to strategic planning decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Risk mitigation

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

At BakerHicks, we're delivering some of the UK's most complex and rewarding projects across highly regulated industries, including Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Defence, Energy and Infrastructure. As our project portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join our team and play a key role in the successful delivery of major projects

This is an exciting opportunity for a planning professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with project managers, engineers, clients and stakeholders to develop, manage and optimise project schedules. You'll be instrumental in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, proactively identifying risks and opportunities while supporting informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, you'll contribute to projects from planning through to delivery

About You

You are an experienced Planner with a strong background in project planning. You possess excellent analytical skills, commercial awareness and a solid understanding of project controls, allowing you to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and support successful project delivery.

You enjoy working collaboratively with project teams and clients, building strong relationships and providing clear, accurate programme information that supports effective decision-making. Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive, you are comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a wider project team.

Key Purpose

• Build and manage detailed programmes from tender stage through delivery.
• Own project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring cost and resource-loaded plans.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, project managers, and clients to keep programmes on track.
• Monitor progress, manage change, and issue Clause 32 updates monthly.
• Engage with stakeholders and contribute to strategic planning decisions.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

• Proficient in Primavera P6 planning software
• Proven expertise in planning within an engineering design consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contracts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis.
• Degree-level education preferred.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

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.