At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us in revolutionising construction with innovative planning and technology.
- Company: Laminar Projects, an award-winning consultancy focused on improving construction delivery.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, health insurance, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to human flourishing and meaningful relationships.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in construction while growing personally and professionally.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in construction engineering and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you a construction engineer aka section engineer/sub agent/agent/package manager/project manager? Do you get deep satisfaction from making things run more efficiently using a good dose of common sense and maybe a bit of technology? Have you always cared about the importance of proper planning and the connection between the schedule and the real day-to-day delivery of the job? Have you ever wanted to work a bit more flexibly but still be hands-on in construction and improving the industry?
We are Laminar Projects, an award-winning consultancy that implements technology to improve the delivery of complex construction projects. Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of human civilisation. We also have a separate product team, Shape Construction, that develops construction management software products.
The core of all this is our true secret sauce: people. We only recruit kind and authentic people who are fast learners. We are deeply focused on designing a new type of place that is optimised for the flourishing of the people in the team first and foremost. This approach has allowed us to grow from just 2 people in 2017 to over 200 today.
Our vision is designed to align how we operate with the fundamental aspects that enable anyone to have a fulfilled life:
- Connects us with meaningful relationships
- Inspires us to develop ourselves
- Empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures
We believe a life of human flourishing is all about meaningful relationships with others and challenging yourself to create a positive impact. Our four core values are grow yourself, care about people, execute to greatness, and build civilisation.
We are achieving this vision through the following two missions:
- To fully digitise the construction of human civilisation
- To create a new type of organisation that enables human flourishing while delivering a huge positive impact on society
Laminar Projects is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Construction, Engineering & Property for 2024! Join a team where learning, collaboration, and growth are at the core of everything we do.
This is a hybrid role which will combine remote working with site presence in client projects.
Purpose of the role: You will be helping to plan some of the most complex and interesting projects in the world.
Team: This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy which focuses on:
- Understanding what the real problems of projects are
- Implementing the best solutions to those problems
- Developing scalable best practices, tools and technology
Your top 3 objectives:
- To make construction projects deliver to near perfection
- To create scalable and repeatable solutions to common problems
- To develop yourself and everyone around you
Your top 5 responsibilities:
- Own the project plan for one or more projects and ensure that the project is working to it effectively.
- Ensure delays are mitigated and managed commercially.
- Provide simple actionable reports to stakeholders at all levels.
- Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team.
- Maximise the development of your team personally and professionally.
Your Capabilities: We train you in the full breadth of project management skills including planning, commercial, leadership, communication and technology.
Must-Have:
- Construction engineering background with at least 2+ years of experience on construction projects
- Proficient communicator in written and verbal English
- Proactive leadership skills
- A track record of making projects and organisations better
Nice to Have:
- Decent Excel skills and a strong interest in data
- Charisma and influence to motivate construction teams
- A proven leader/coach/developer of teams
- A track record of implementing scalable solutions
Laminar isn't the place for you if any of the following is true:
- You want an easy, chilled-out role without much challenge
- You like to be the smartest person in the room
- You don't like receiving honest candid feedback
- You prefer to do your own thing rather than work with a team
At Laminar we value diverse experiences and perspectives, empowering each member to contribute their unique expertise towards our collective success.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary dependent on location and capability
- Paid Annual Leave 25 days + statutory Bank Holidays
- Pension (Match contribution up to 7%)
- Private health insurance
- In-House Coaching Sessions
- Discretionary bonus scheme for all team members
The Life-Changing Stuff:
- Flexibility in working hours
- Focus on personal and professional development
- Surrounded by high-calibre colleagues
- Long-term impact on construction project delivery
Application: Please write us a letter as part of your application explaining why you want to join us and what you think you bring to the team. You must be located and have the current right to work in the UK/EU.
