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.

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.

• →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

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.

• 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

• 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

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. 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. 

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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. 

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