About Laminar
Laminar is a high-end project management consultancy and technology company dedicated to transforming the way construction projects are delivered.
We combine advanced technology, proven delivery methodologies, and practical industry expertise to bring greater transparency, efficiency, and control to complex construction projects. Alongside our consultancy services, we develop innovative digital solutions that help organisations deliver projects more effectively.
Since our founding in 2017, we’ve grown from a two-person team to more than 220 professionals, supporting major infrastructure and complex building projects across the UK and internationally.
Our Mission & Values
Our purpose is to improve construction while creating an environment where people can flourish, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
Our core values are:
- Grow Yourself – Continuously develop both personally and professionally.
- Care About People – Build meaningful relationships and support those around you.
- Execute to Greatness – Deliver exceptional results through collaboration and accountability.
- Build Civilisation – Contribute to projects that positively shape society and the built environment.
Our long-term mission is to:
- Digitally transform the construction industry.
- Create a new type of organisation that enables human flourishing while delivering lasting value to society.
Project Planner
As a Project Planner, you’ll help deliver some of the world’s most complex construction projects by developing high-quality project plans that improve delivery performance and support better decision-making.
Working within our Project Planning Team, you’ll collaborate with project teams to develop planning strategies, analyse schedules, manage project performance, and create scalable planning solutions that improve outcomes across multiple projects.
Your Responsibilities
- Own project planning
- Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules for one or more construction projects.
- Monitor progress, identify risks, and support the mitigation of delays.
- Ensure project teams actively work to the agreed project plan.
- Drive successful project delivery
- Help project teams understand priorities and align activities with project objectives.
- Influence stakeholders to adopt best planning practices and improve project performance.
- Provide clear reporting
- Create concise, actionable reports that support informed decision-making for stakeholders at all levels.
- Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities in an accessible and practical way.
- Develop scalable solutions
- Contribute to the development of repeatable planning methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Capture lessons learned to improve future project delivery and support technology development.
- Support continuous development
- Contribute to the professional development of colleagues and share planning expertise with clients.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Your Profile
- At least 2 years of experience working on construction projects.
- Experience with project planning principles and planning software.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and an interest in working with project data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and encourage the adoption of best practices.
- Strong self-leadership and the ability to guide others through effective questioning and constructive challenge.
- Demonstrated ability to improve projects, processes, or organisations through scalable and repeatable solutions.
Projects You’ll Support
You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of large-scale, technically challenging projects, including:
- Data centres.
- Infrastructure projects, including rail, highways, and defence.
- Power generation and transmission.
- Advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and life sciences facilities.
- Complex commercial and industrial building developments.
Our clients include major owners, operators, and contractors delivering projects ranging from £1 million to more than £1 billion worldwide.
Working at Laminar
- Flexible working arrangements combining remote work, client sites, and office collaboration.
- Opportunities to travel across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East depending on project requirements and personal preferences.
- Exposure to some of the construction industry’s most complex and innovative projects.
- A collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional growth, and meaningful impact.
- The opportunity to contribute to the development of industry best practices and digital construction technology.
Who Will Thrive Here?
You’ll be successful at Laminar if you enjoy:
- Working on challenging and complex projects.
- Receiving honest, constructive feedback to accelerate your development.
- Collaborating closely with talented colleagues.
- Continuously learning and improving both personally and professionally.
- Creating lasting improvements that extend beyond individual projects.
Application Information
As part of your application, please include a cover letter explaining:
- Why you would like to join Laminar.
- What you would bring to the team.
Following your application, successful candidates will be invited to an introductory conversation, followed by technical and personal assessments designed to identify the most suitable level of responsibility and support long-term career development.
