Junior Project Planner
About the job
- A university degree in engineering, project management, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Strong business and commercial awareness is required.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel according to project assignments are required.
- Very good spoken and written German and English are required.
- Take responsibility for planning and executing all activities related to creating, controlling, updating, and reporting on the project schedule.
- Implement scheduling guidelines in accordance with BakerHicks standards across projects and the company.
- Communicate closely with stakeholders to clarify project requirements and objectives and ensure everyone is aligned.
- Develop detailed schedules for the planning and construction phases in accordance with company guidelines.
- Support project coordination and management, including gathering necessary information and monitoring project progress.
- Regularly update schedules, monitor progress against the baseline, identify deviations, and develop alternative scenarios.
- Identify potential scheduling risks and uncertainties and support the development of mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Coordinate with the project team to allocate resources effectively and ensure optimal use of labor, equipment, and materials.
- Implement best practices in project planning and scheduling and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.
- French language skills are advantageous.
About the company
BakerHicks provides design, engineering and project delivery services for buildings, industrial facilities and infrastructure across the United Kingdom and Europe. Its multidisciplinary teams combine architecture, civil and structural engineering, building services and process expertise for clients in regulated and technically complex settings. Work spans aviation, rail, power, nuclear, life sciences, manufacturing and public facilities, with services adapted to each project and sector. The company supports projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, handover and operational management. Founded in 1957, it is headquartered in Warwick, Warwickshire.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Warwick, United Kingdom
Founded
1957
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What believers are saying
- Working patterns include flexibility: BakerHicks explicitly offers flexible and hybrid working.
- Leadership development has a formal programme: BakerHicks describes peer training through employee accounts on its experienced-hire page.
- Graduates receive chartership guidance: the Motherwell civil and structural scheme offers tailored mentorship and assessment preparation.
What critics are saying
- Graduate eligibility is restricted: the Motherwell scheme excludes Graduate visa holders and candidates needing future Skilled Worker sponsorship.
- Security clearance affects eligibility: the senior mechanical building-services role requires obtaining and maintaining appropriate clearance.
- Design duties extend onto sites: the senior mechanical building-services role includes site surveys and construction-stage work.
What makes BakerHicks unique
- Design reviews become immersive: BakerHicks uses augmented and virtual reality to explore buildings before construction.
- Asset data survives handover: BakerHicks has a dedicated Asset Information Service covering verification, tagging and registration.
- Carbon analysis starts early: BakerHicks uses CarboniCa to identify design carbon hotspots.
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