Seasoned Construction Engineer - BECOME A GREAT PLANNER - UK (Hybrid)
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Laminar Projects is a high-end project management consultancy and tech developer focused on upgrading the delivery of construction projects. We aim to bring transparency and control through a pragmatic mix of the latest tech, processes, and common sense. We recruit the best people and invest in developing them and our digital solutions that help deliver projects better.
Core values and mission include enabling human flourishing and delivering a high impact on society. The company has grown from two people in 2017 to over 220 today, working on infrastructure and complex building projects in the UK and internationally. Joining us is a transformative educational experience with diverse challenges and opportunities to grow.
The Role
Purpose of the role
Enhance the delivery of the world’s most complex and interesting projects through project planning and high standards. Devise strategies to improve delivery, translate knowledge into a logic-linked plan, analyze it with planning software, and help teams prioritise.
Your team
This role is part of the Project Management Consultancy team, focusing on understanding project problems, implementing the best solutions, and developing scalable practices, tools, and technology. You will be part of our Project Planning Team, led by a planning discipline director.
Your top three objectives
* Make construction projects deliver to near perfection
* Create scalable and repeatable solutions to common problems
* Develop yourself and those around you
Your five responsibilities
* Own the project plan for one or more projects and ensure it is followed; mitigate delays and manage commercially
* Ensure the project team understands and focuses on the plan, addressing resistance where needed
* Provide simple, actionable reports to stakeholders to improve delivery
* Develop scalable, repeatable best practices and tools with the team for long-term impact
* Maximise the development of your team and educate clients to improve performance
Must have
* A construction engineering background with at least 2+ years of experience on construction projects
* Communication skills: proficient in written and verbal English with the ability to influence teams
* Leadership: proactive self-management and the ability to influence others through thoughtful questioning
* Impact: a track record of implementing scalable, repeatable solutions with positive project impact
Laminar isn’t the place for you if
* You want an easy, low-challenge role
* You prefer to be the smartest person in the room
* You dislike receiving honest feedback or working with a team
Frequently Asked Questions
Projects involve working on some of the most complex environments globally. Clients include major owners/operators and main contractors with project values from £1m to £1bn+. Work locations vary and may include remote work, site visits, client meetings, or travel to Europe or the Middle East to fit project needs.
Impact includes documenting new solutions and evolving existing ones for our knowledge repository, which informs product development and field testing for rapid iteration.
Benefits
* Health Insurance Scheme for you and your family
* Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
* Bonus Scheme based on performance
* Professional body membership covered per year
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Life-changing benefits
* In-house coaching with regular 1:1 sessions
* Equity upside aligned with company growth
* Flexible working focused on outcomes
* Relentless development with coaching, mentorship, and feedback
Applying properly
When applying, please write a letter explaining: (1) Why you want to join us, (2) What you’ll bring to the team. A casual conversation follows, with potential technical and personal assessments to determine the appropriate level of responsibility.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Construction
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