Graduate Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

2027 Graduate – Assistant Project Manager – High Voltage (Power) | BakerHicks

The Tone:
This is a full-time, two-year graduate role at BakerHicks, a multi-disciplinary design and engineering consultancy operating from 14 locations across Europe. BakerHicks delivers creative design, engineering, and project delivery solutions for complex, high-security sectors, ranging from construction management and project delivery to compliance. The company partners with leading global firms to bring visionary projects to life, dedicated to delivering efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that contribute to a healthier, sustainable, and safer world. This Graduate Assistant Project Manager role in the High Voltage (Power) sector is designed as an exceptional launchpad for an engineering career, offering a unique blend of technical expertise and professional development. The program aims to equip individuals with essential skills and knowledge through hands-on experiences within industry-leading teams, providing a structured pathway to make a meaningful impact across diverse industries and cutting-edge projects from day one. Graduates will benefit from a personalised on-the-job training plan tailored to the HV department, offering ongoing support from experienced professionals and opportunities to apply technical knowledge in real-world settings. The scheme emphasizes enhancing soft skills like communication, collaboration, and leadership, fostering a friendly, supportive, and ambitious team culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, where ideas are heard, and growth is a shared goal.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time

• Team: HV department
• Mission: To apply project management processes, maintain project documentation, and support the planning and delivery of high-voltage projects.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Oversight: Oversee design progress, apply project management processes, and maintain project registers and documentation.
• Reporting & Resolution: Prepare reports and assist in resolving design issues.
• Quality & Commercial Support: Support quality assurance and commercial activities.
• Project Planning: Contribute to the planning and development of projects.
• Delivery Monitoring: Support the management of project delivery and monitor and report on project progress.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; Entry-Level career (2027 Graduate); eligibility under UK immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or at any point in the future.
• Experience: Engagement in hands-on experiences during a two-year Graduate scheme.
• Skills: Proactive mindset; positive, can-do attitude; commitment to delivering exceptional work; eagerness to embrace new challenges; motivation by opportunities to grow and make a real impact.
• Bonus: Dedication to Project Management; ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance or assurance level.