Innovative Project Controls Manager; Data Centres​/Buildings​/tech​/Infrastructure Hybrid

Are you a seasoned project controls guru that is 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 is quite real! Read on!

Purpose of the role:
You will be enhancing the delivery of the most complex and interesting projects in the world through the power of project controls. You will be a senior leader in our team pushing the discipline to new heights not only within Laminar but within the industry in general.

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.

More specifically you will be part of our Project Controls Discipline Team who are industry leaders in the planning and controls of complex construction projects. Your initial leader will be one of our project controls discipline directors.

• A construction engineering background: you have solid capability in the control of cost, schedule, and change, along with deep experience in developing project controls processes and reporting that align with strategic objectives and broader project context.
• Communication skills: you have the charisma, presence, and influence to engage construction teams, drive adoption of new approaches, and promote best practices across the board.
• Leadership capabilities: you’re a proven leader, coach, and developer of teams, capable of guiding others and building high‑performing planning and controls functions.
• Impact: you have a strong track record of implementing scalable, repeatable solutions that created significant positive impact across complex projects.

• 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

• 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…