Remote Clever Construction Engineers and Project Managers, UK (Hybrid/Remote) in Northampton

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 to become better humans
• 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.

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:

1. To make construction projects deliver to near perfection
2. To create scalable and repeatable solutions to common problems
3. To develop yourself and everyone around you

Your top 5 responsibilities:

1. Own the project plan for one or more projects and ensure that the project is working to it effectively.
2. You are responsible for putting in your best effort to ensure the project’s understanding and focus on the plan.
3. Provide simple actionable reports to stakeholders at all levels.
4. Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team.
5. Maximise the development of your team personally and professionally.

We train you in the full breadth of project management skills including planning, commercial, leadership, communication and technology.

Must-Have (The fundamentals):

• Construction engineering background with at least 2+ years of experience on construction projects
• Proficient communicator in written and verbal English
• You lead yourself proactively and lead others by asking the right questions
• A track record of making projects and organisations better

Nice to Have (If you don’t have it now you will be trained intensively after joining):

• Decent Excel skills and a strong interest in data
• The charisma, influence and presence to get construction people to do new things
• A proven leader/coach/developer of teams
• A track record of implementing scalable and repeatable 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 continuously 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: Getting things done is what really matters.
• Grow your whole self: Our leaders are more like coaches.
• Be surrounded by the best: We only hire and retain the very best people.
• Long-term impact: We are focused on solving the biggest issues in construction project delivery.

Application: We get thousands of applications so please write us a letter as part of your application explaining:

• Why do you want to join us?
• What do you think you bring to the team?

You must be located and have the current right to work in the UK/EU. We can support the transfer of existing UK visas, but cannot sponsor new visas.