Client Commercial Manager

Consulting - Commercial - United Kingdom - Full Time
Are you a Chartered Commercial Manager 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 ever wanted to work a bit more flexibly but still be hands-on in construction and improving the industry? 
We are Laminar Projects 
If you have already heard about us, you are probably reading this because you are tired of the typical old-fashioned and chaotic ways of doing things in construction. we are a high-end construction project management consultancy and also a construction management tech developer. Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of human civilisation.(Watch our short film about it) 
As a consultancy, we are focused on genuinely upgrading the way construction projects are delivered. We bring control and clarity to projects using a pragmatic mix of the latest technology, our own processes, and a big dose of common sense. 
We exist so that everyone in our team can thrive in a high-impact community that: 
To fully digitise the construction of human civilisation
Deliver cutting-edge project and cost management services in the construction industry, powered by the latest digital tools and technologies. 

Oversee every commercial aspect of projects, from initial concepts (Stage 1) through close-out (Stage 8) following the RIBA Stages of Work (dictating the workflow in the UK). 
Work hand-in-hand with project managers to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery. 
Embrace digital transformation: Lead the integration of project management elements through Laminar's project controls-centric delivery, streamlining workflow and maximizing control. 
You don't have to be a data fanatic, but a desire for a digitally enhanced approach is essential. 
While not essential, prior experience in data center projects as a client or general contractor representative/consultant would be valued.
Proven ability to develop comprehensive commercial strategies for data center projects, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and cost control, from initiation to close-out and handover. 
Demonstrated success in leading negotiations with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to secure optimal terms and favorable outcomes in data center environments. 

 
This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy which focuses on: 
Understanding what the real problems of projects are.
More specifically you will be part of our Commercial Services Team. Your leader will be our Commercial Director. 
To make construction projects deliver to near perfection 
Own the project costs through all RIBA stages, providing consistency and clarity throughout, concurrently controlling change and risk management.
Produce order of cost estimates and detailed cost plans, alongside live project cost management. Provide simple actionable reports to stakeholders at all levels that help them deliver their part of the project more efficiently and effectively (Laminar’s existing infrastructure will support this). 
Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team so that long-term impact is achieved 
You will be a seasoned Commercial Manager, with extensive experience working directly with clients, ideally with some stints working for Tier 1 or 2 Contractors as well, to provide the well-rounded experience that is hugely valuable as a consultant. 

 
Commercial background with at least 7+ years of experience on construction projects, including hands-on claims involvement from start to finish
Proficient communicator in written and verbal English 
A track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics 
Decent Excel skills, a strong interest in data, and a well-rounded knowledge of project scheduling principles
A track record of implementing scalable and repeatable solutions in projects and organisations that had a significant positive impact
Laminar is transitioning towards client-side projects – hence this Job Ad for a Commercial Manager – but support Tier 1 and 2 Contractors across numerous sectors.
We have developed a Claim Strength Calculator which has been the gateway to providing an increasing amount of specialist claims support, and this is just the beginning.
Business Development – bid writing, sales presentations, networking/ professional events, campaign ideation/ implementation alongside our growth team 
Business Maturity – contributing to OKR setting and working towards these, helping develop business infrastructure (processes, procedures, templates, tools) to support Laminar in our quest to digitalise the construction industry, suppose client expectations, and do so in aligned collaboration with the wider business. 
Live Project and Cost Management – delivering the fundamental day job with half an eye on how your actions support the wider business towards the short to medium-term goal of offering full project delivery.
Specialist Claims support – building upon the foundation created by the innovative Claims Strength Calculator, to make Laminar one of the leading players in dispute management/avoidance.
What kinds of projects would I be working on? 
It isn’t uncommon for people to be exposed to several projects in their first year of joining us. You will work on many types of complex projects including; data centres, highways, railways, nuclear power plants, and pretty much any other type of complex project you can think of. (Our clients include major Owners/Operators, Main Contractors, and Subcontractors, with project values between £1m and £1B+ globally. 
Some weeks you might be working from home all week. Others you might travel to sites or client offices to meet the construction teams and help them get organised in person. Maybe you will pop into our London office for a workshop/beer/social event. Maybe you will travel to exotic (and sometimes not) This where you work varies depending on what types of projects. Most of our team works predominantly from home with regular visits to projects. As an absolute maximum expectation, we attend projects 2-3 days a week if they are near where you live. But also be prepared to travel further afield 3 days every second week. 
How does what I do connect with the long-term impact on the construction industry? 
As a consultant in the field, you will be tasked with understanding and solving common problems. You will constantly be testing our products in the field so that we can rapidly iterate and improve them for anyone in the industry to use. 
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Paid Annual Leave 25 days + statutory Bank Holidays 
Flexible hours 
Pension & private health insurance 
All travel costs outside of your local area are covered 
You will be supported to excel in whichever areas you are most interested in Long-term impact: We are focused on solving the biggest issues in construction project delivery in a way that can spread and outlast us. 
A generous equity scheme: as a fast-growing consultancy as well as the fact we are building software this has a huge upside, particularly for people that stay with us through our growth. 
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After that, we will reach out to you to schedule a casual conversation to help you to know us a bit better and tell us a bit about yourself.