Innovative Project Planner (Data Centres / Buildings / High-tech / Infrastructure) - UK (Hybrid)

Are you a bit tired of the standard, old-fashioned way of doing things in the construction industry? 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? Sounds like a dream. Well, it isn't. It's quite real! Read on. If you've already heard about us, you're probably reading this because you're tired of the typical, chaotic ways of doing things in construction. But in case you haven't, we're a high-end project management consultancy and tech developer with a focus on upgrading the way construction projects are delivered. Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of human civilisation. Check out our short film about it. We bring transparency and control to projects through a pragmatic mix of the latest tech, our own processes, and a big dose of common sense. We then take our deep understanding of these projects and we invest heavily into developing the digital solutions that anyone can use to deliver their projects better. Check out Shape, our construction management tech, to see what we're doing. The core of all this is our true secret sauce: our people. We only recruit the very best, both in capability and personality. We're deeply focused on designing a new type of organisation that's optimised for the flourishing of the people in the team first and foremost. People who join us develop fast as a whole person in ways they never imagined. Read more about our vision and missions. This approach has allowed us to grow from just two people in 2017 to over 220 today. We have a stable, repeat client base across infrastructure and complex building projects in the UK and internationally, and we're still growing fast. Joining us isn't just some "job". It's a transformative educational experience. We challenge you to be your best self in all aspects of life. There are many diverse and interesting challenges available. It's up to you to guide yourself into whichever areas you're most interested – we'll enable it. Get to know us better by watching a few more of our videos. The Role Purpose of the role You'll be enhancing the delivery of the most complex and interesting projects in the world through the power of project planning to the very highest standards. You'll devise strategies and tactics to improve the way the project is delivered. You'll translate this knowledge into a logic-linked plan and analyse it using planning software. Then you'll use the plan to help the teams understand what to prioritise. Your team This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy team 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 More specifically, you'll be part of our Project Planning Team, who are industry leaders in the planning of complex construction projects. Your initial leader will be one of our planning discipline directors. Your top three 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 five responsibilities Own the plan: 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 Own the outcome: You're responsible for putting in your best effort to ensure the project team's understanding and focus on the plan – no matter how stubborn they are Report and inform: Provide simple, actionable reports to stakeholders at all levels that help them deliver their part of the project more efficiently and effectively Make scalable solutions: Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team so that long-term impact is achieved Develop everyone: Maximise the development of your team personally and professionally and educate our clients to improve as well You must have A construction engineering background: You have at least 2+ years of experience on construction projects, experience in project planning both software and principles, as well as decent Excel skills, and a strong interest in data Communication skills: You're proficient in written and verbal English and have the charisma and influence to get construction people to do new things and take the best approach Leadership capabilities: You lead yourself proactively and lead others by asking the right questions and challenging them Impact: You have a track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics – implementing scalable, repeatable solutions that had a significant positive impact 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 Benefits Health Insurance Scheme. Comprehensive private health coverage – for you and your family. Because your well-being is our priority Pension Scheme. A competitive plan to help you plan for the long term – plus salary sacrifice options available to maximise your savings Bonus Scheme. As a permanent member of the team, you'll share in our success. Our annual bonus is designed to reward both the now and the future – with a flexible mix of cash and high-growth equity that you choose. Bonuses are discretionary and based on performance Professional body membership. One fee covered per year – so you can stay connected to your field and develop your craft Cycle to Work Scheme. A tax-efficient way to get wheels – and do your bit for the environment In-house coaching. Regular 1:1 coaching sessions, fully confidential, to help you navigate challenges, build self-awareness, and grow intentionally – professionally and as a human being Equity upside. As we grow, you grow. Our generous equity scheme is especially powerful for those who stay with us on our journey. You help us build the future – and own a piece of it Flexible working. Work where it makes sense – most of our team works from home, visiting sites or clients regularly. We care about outcomes, not clock-ins Relentless development. Our goal is for every year here to be worth five years of development anywhere else. You'll get a coach, a mentor, honest feedback, and a culture that challenges you to keep levelling up Important! Applying properly We get thousands of applications so please write us a letter as part of your application explaining: Why you want to join us, What you'll bring to the team. We aren't a giant, faceless corporation; we really care about the people who want to join our team, so your letter will be read carefully. After that, we'll reach out to you to schedule a casual conversation to help you get to know us a bit better and tell us a bit about yourself. A couple of technical and personal assessments follow to understand your capability based on our own development matrix. This is to ensure that when you join, you're starting at the right level of responsibility. J-18808-Ljbffr