Hands on Head of Planning/Project Controls (Expression of Interest)

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 .

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We are Laminar Projects!

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. )

Core values for a good life

A life of human flourishing is all about meaningful relationships and challenging yourself to create a positive impact, so our values reflect the four levels of relationships that each of us has:

• Grow yourself – your relationship with yourself
• Care about people – your relationship with others around you
• Execute to greatness – your relationship with your team
• Build civilisation – your relationship with humanity and the world
  
  

We enshrined our values in our vision:

We exist so that everyone in our team can flourish in a high-impact community that:

• Connects us with meaningful relationships
• Inspires us to develop ourselves to become better humans
• Empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures
  
  

By first doing this, we can achieve the highest levels of value for the world.

And enable the achievement of our vision through our two missions:

• To fully digitalise the construction of human civilisation
• To create a new type of organisation that enables human flourishing while delivering a huge positive impact on society
  
  

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The Role

We are currently looking for top-notch Head of Planning to join our team. As a dynamic and tech-driven start-up, curiosity and ingenuity are two of the main traits that we love about our applicants! You will be a key leader for our involved in setting the direction of our fast-growing team!

At Laminar a Head of Department is responsible for 3 key things:

• Ensuring we deliver the absolute best impact and keep innovating
• Coaching our people to reach their true potential
• Setting and pushing the direction of the business towards our shared vision
  
  

Department Heads at Laminar can switch easily between being very hands on and delegating, depending on the scenario. Our clients include major Owner/Operators, Main Contractors and Subcontractors, with project values between £1m and £1B+ UK and Europe wide. Some travel is required to stay connected with clients and spend time with your team. 

You must have:

• A construction engineering background: You have over 10 years of experience delivering engineering and construction projects, with expert-level skills in Primavera P6 or Asta and strong Excel capabilities. You also bring a solid interest in data, with coding skills being a welcome bonus.
• Communication skills: You’re a strong communicator in English and have the charisma and influence to guide people towards the best approach, even in challenging situations.
• Leadership capabilities: You have a demonstrated history of leading large teams at the department level. You're passionate about helping others grow, both professionally and personally, and lead by example with a dynamic, people-first approach.
• Impact: You have a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions that created real, measurable impact across projects and teams. You don’t just deliver, you elevate how things are done.
  
  

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
  
  

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Benefits

The standard stuff:

• 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
  
  

The life-changing stuff:

• 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
  
  

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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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.