Planner - Life Sciences

BakerHicks is currently seeking an experienced Planner to support a major EPCM framework project based at a client’s life sciences facility in Barnard Castle. This is a hands-on planning role working closely with integrated project teams to develop, manage, and control project schedules on technically complex engineering projects.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring programme compliance, identifying risks early, and supporting successful project delivery within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

As Planner, you will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and reporting of multiple project schedules, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and internal procedures. You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and client stakeholders to provide accurate, timely schedule information that supports informed decision-making.

This role requires strong analytical capability, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to engage with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain robust project schedules for EPCM projects
• Integrate schedule updates, changes, and progress data accurately and consistently
• Monitor project performance against baseline schedules and identify variances
• Prepare regular programme reports, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation actions
• Support resource planning and workload forecasting in collaboration with project teams
• Identify schedule risks and contribute to contingency and mitigation planning
• Participate in project meetings and act as a key point of contact for planning matters
• Ensure schedules comply with contractual and internal governance requirements

About You

You’ll be an experienced Planner with a background in engineering or construction projects, ideally within Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical environments, and comfortable working in a regulated, client-facing setting.

Must be willing to work on site in Barnard Castle minimum 3 days a week.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience in project planning and scheduling on portfolio or framework projects overseeing multiple smaller projects simultaneously within the Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical Sector
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately under pressure
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative, proactive approach with a keen eye for detail

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or similar (or equivalent experience) beneficial
• Primavera P6 P106 or P103 certification advantageous
• Experience working on engineering and/or construction projects
• Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical project experience preferred but not essential
• Understanding of the engineering design and construction process
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work on site as required

Why BakerHicks

BakerHicks is a leading engineering and project delivery company with a strong track record in Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, and Regulated Infrastructure. You’ll be part of a knowledgeable, collaborative team delivering complex projects for world-leading clients.

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 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.

Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - 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.   

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