2027 Graduate - Project Controls/Planning New Manchester

At BakerHicks we deliver creative design, engineering and project delivery solutions together with our clients, shaping a healthier, sustainable and safer world. Are you eager to launch your engineering career with a consultancy that embraces innovative thinking, technical curiosity, and meaningful impact? Our multi-disciplinary design and engineering teams work alongside leading global firms to bring visionary projects to life. We are dedicated to delivering solutions that are efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable.

About Our Graduate Programme

At BakerHicks we offer a dynamic two-year Graduate scheme - an exceptional launchpad for your career as a future Chartered Project Control / Planning Engineer. Our program uniquely combines technical expertise with professional development through two enriching learning journeys. You'll dive into hands-on experiences alongside our industry-leading teams, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in your engineering career. From day one, you'll benefit from a personalised on-the-job training plan tailored to the Infrastructure department. This approach will not only allow you to apply your technical knowledge in real-world settings but also provide ongoing support from experienced professionals. You’ll actively contribute to a variety of projects, gaining invaluable experience every step of the way. We are also committed to enhancing your essential soft skills, ensuring you develop a well-rounded skill set that complements your technical abilities with effective communication, collaboration, and leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engaging with stakeholders to communicate project expectations and deliverables.
• Assist in project planning and development while supporting project coordination and management.
• Handling administrative duties including invoice preparation, cost estimates, and meeting scheduling.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for passionate and driven individuals who see Project Control / Planning not just as a profession, but as a calling. If you’re committed to delivering exceptional work, eager to embrace new challenges, and motivated by opportunities to grow and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do - so if you bring a proactive mindset and a positive, can-do attitude, you’ll thrive here. Achieving a degree in technical discipline such as Architecture, Civil/Structural, Electrical or instrumentation.

What We Will Offer You

• Mentorship and support towards chartership - We offer tailored mentorship and structured support to guide you through becoming professionally chartered, including access to experienced professionals for advice and coaching.
• Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects - Immerse yourself in a variety of innovative, technically challenging, and high-impact projects that will sharpen and advance your skills.
• A friendly, supportive, and ambitious team culture – You’ll join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Shape your future with us - where your creativity, drive, and aspirations make a difference. Our commitment is to develop, train, and retain our graduates for the long term. Therefore, BakerHicks are unable to consider applications from candidates who are working under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, regardless of their duration, due to their temporary status and the future sponsorship requirements under the Skilled Worker route, set out by the UKVI. This decision follows recent changes to the Skilled Worker visa regulations introduced by the UK Government in July 2025. However, we welcome applications from candidates who are eligible under alternative UK immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or at any point in the future.

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.

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.