Practical Project & PMO Planner - Travel EU/ME | ME Relocation Path (Turkey/Egypt)
Turkey / Egypt
Consulting – Planning & Project Controls /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Are you a construction engineer aka section engineer/sub agent/agent/package manager/project manager (jeez they have lots of names don’t they!)?
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!
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We are Laminar Projects!
We are an award winning consultancy that implements technology to improve the delivery of complex construction projects. Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of human civilisation. (Watch our short film about it)
We also have a separate product team, Shape Construction, that takes the deep understanding of the projects we work on to develop 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 and we are still very much at the beginning! Joining us isn’t just some “job”, we challenge you to be your best self in all aspects of life.
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
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4 core values for a good life
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. This philosophy goes much deeper and you can see more on our website.
We are achieving this vision through the following two missions:
1. To fully digitise the construction of human civilisation
2. 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 recognized 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, and where solving big challenges is part of the fun.
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The Role
Purpose of the role
This position will initially be based in the Turkey/Egypt, where you will join our team and support projects locally. However, as part of our long-term project roadmap, we expect the successful candidate to relocate to the UAE once a specific assignment is confirmed. This relocation will be project-based, and the duration will depend on the project's scope and timeline. Full support for relocation will be provided.
You’ll join our Project Planning Manager/PMO team on some of the most complex construction projects in the world. This is a role for projects in the High-Tech/Data Centres and Infrastructure sectors, where you’ll lead the development of integrated master schedules, project controls, and data-driven reporting systems to ensure precise delivery across every phase.
You won’t just be managing a schedule. You’ll be helping the delivery team get clarity on what really matters, spotting risks early, and keeping everyone aligned so execution is effective and transparent.
You’ll be part of our international team, working alongside others who care deeply about logic, detail, and helping projects run more effectively.
Team
This role is part of our Planning 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 will be part of our Project Planning Discipline Team who are industry leaders in the planning of complex construction projects. Your initial leader will be one of our UAE directors.
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 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
2. Own the outcome: You may not be the project manager ultimately responsible for the results but you are sure as heck responsible for putting in your best effort to ensure the project’s understanding and focus on the plan no matter how stubborn they are!
3. 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
4. Make scalable solutions: Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team so that long-term impact is achieved
5. Develop everyone: Coach, support, and grow a high-performing team, while elevating client capabilities and confidence. (Even if you are junior you can help your leader develop too!)
Your Capabilities
We train you in the full breadth of project management skills including planning, commercial, leadership, communication and technology so that you become an expert project leader equipped to transform any project you touch.
Must-Have
- Mastery: Construction engineering background with at least 7+ years of experience on construction projects, either as a Project Planner, PMO or Project Controls professional
- You're proficient in tools like P6 or Excel
- Communication: Proficient communicator in written and verbal English
- Leadership: A relentless approach to dealing with people
- Impact: A track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics
- A track record of making projects better - not just turning up
Nice to Have
- Mastery: You are confident in tools like Safran, DeltekAcument Fuse, Power BI – or excited to learn fast
- Communication: The charisma, influence and presence to get construction people to do new things and take the best approach
- Leadership: A proven leader/coach/developer of teams or teams of teams
- Impact: A track record of implementing scalable and repeatable solutions in projects and organisations 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
At Laminar we value diverse experiences and perspectives, empowering each member to contribute their unique expertise towards our collective success, so if you don’t think you meet all the criteria but still are excited about this role we encourage you to apply anyways!
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Salary and Benefits
Standard Stuff
- Competitive salary dependent on capability + Host country benefits apply
- Professional Body Membership
- Paid Annual Leave 25 days + statutory Bank Holidays
- Discretionary bonus scheme for all team members
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 – not just professionally, but as a human being.
- Equity Upside As we grow, you grow. We offer a generous equity scheme, especially powerful for those who stay with us through our journey. You're not just helping us build the future – you own a piece of it.
- Relentless Development Our goal is for every year here to be worth five years of development anywhere else. That’s why we give you a coach, a mentor, honest feedback, and a culture that challenges you to keep levelling up.
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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?
- If you joined, where do you think you could make the most impact and how?
We aren't a giant faceless corporation; we really care about the people who want to join our team so all letters will be read thoroughly.
In terms of application, we usually start with an intro call to tell you what we are all about in a casual conversation. That helps you to know us a bit better and tell us a bit about yourself.
