Planner - HV

BakerHicks

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

BakerHicks is seeking a Planner to support the delivery of projects within the utilities and power sector, including HV power, transmission, and distribution environments. This role will focus on developing, maintaining, and analysing project schedules across engineering design, construction support, and handover activities. You’ll work closely with multi‑disciplinary design teams, Project Managers, and clients to ensure programme alignment, identify risk early, and contribute to high‑quality project delivery. The Role As Planner, you will take responsibility for managing project schedules that support contract compliance, project objectives, and client expectations. You’ll be embedded within project teams, providing clear planning insight, accurate reporting, and proactive risk management across multiple workstreams. This role suits an experienced planning professional who is confident working within engineering and construction environments and enjoys collaborative, client-facing project delivery. About You You will be an established Planner with experience supporting engineering or construction projects in the utilities or power sector, and comfortable engaging with clients, contractors, and multi‑disciplinary teams. BakerHicks delivers complex engineering and project delivery services across Energy, Utilities, Life Sciences, and Advanced Manufacturing. You’ll be joining a collaborative, technically strong organisation known for long‑term client partnerships and quality delivery. 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) 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.

Requirements

Experience developing and managing robust project schedules in complex environments, preferably in a design-based environment, overseeing multiple projects from small to large projects including power sector related projects that isn't rail related as these fall under a different scope.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical, reporting, and earned value management capability
The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic project setting
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A proactive, collaborative approach with strong attention to detail
Experience in a planning or project controls role within engineering, construction, utilities, or power (not rail related)
Knowledge of the engineering design process, particularly within HV power, transmission & distribution, or utilities
Experience working with engineering and construction contractors
Confident interacting with client representatives and project stakeholders
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Full UK driving licence and flexibility to attend project sites as required

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules covering design, construction support, and handover
Ensure schedules capture all deliverables, dependencies, interfaces, and review cycles
Administer programme controls in line with contractual obligations and internal procedures
Monitor progress against baseline plans and provide timely schedule and earned value updates
Identify variances, risks, and mitigation strategies, escalating issues where required
Support resource planning, capacity tracking, and identification of potential constraints
Prepare regular progress reports highlighting milestones, performance trends, and areas of concern
Act as a key point of contact for planning-related communications with internal teams and clients
Support risk, contingency, and scenario planning to protect delivery outcomes