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Ready to take control of complex engineering timelines? We’re looking for a Project Planner to join our consultancy team and keep high-profile defence sector projects.

You’ll be the planning expert behind the scenes, building resource-loaded schedules, running mitigation scenarios, and ensuring every milestone is met. Your insights will guide multidisciplinary teams and help deliver projects that exceed expectations.

• Develop and maintain robust, resource-loaded schedules using Primavera P6.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to keep plans aligned.
• Identify risks early, report opportunities, and drive proactive solutions.
• Run what-if scenarios to demonstrate cause-and-effect impacts.
• Deliver clear, actionable monthly progress reports with corrective actions.

• Proven experience managing complex project schedules in a design consultancy environment (built environment).
• Expertise in Primavera P6 and familiarity with NEC3 / NEC4 contracts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills – you make data tell a story.
• SC Clearance (or ability to obtain – must meet minimum residency requirement of 5 years in the UK to obtain); DV clearance highly desirable.
• Project management qualifications that back up your planning expertise a plus.

Ready to master the timeline? Apply now and help us deliver projects that set the standard.

Please note this is a full-time staff position and not a contract role. Contract rates will not be paid for this role.

Please be advised that while BakerHicks endeavours to process applications promptly, the upcoming festive season, our annual shutdown, and the planned leave of our hiring teams will delay the review of new applications until January 2026.

Feedback and interviews are expected to commence the week of January 13th, 2026.

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team where your expertise shapes the success of major engineering projects. We offer a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on projects that make a real impact.

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.

• 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 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 ).

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.