Laminar Projects

Cost Engineer – Construction

Laminar Projects

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Norway

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About the role

  • Supercharge client service: Deliver cutting-edge cost management powered by digital tools, moving beyond static reporting to dynamic project insight.
  • Cradle-to-grave expertise: Oversee every commercial aspect of projects, from initial concepts through close-out.
  • Champion collaboration: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, particularly with project managers, planners and design teams, to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality project deliver.
  • Innovate fearlessly: Bring fresh ideas to the table, design new processes, and exceed industry expectations with progressive thinking.
  • Embrace digital transformation: Lead the integration of project management elements through Laminar's project controls-centric delivery, streamlining workflow and maximising control.
  • Think outside spreadsheets: We aren't looking for Excel-only users. We want professionals who embrace a digitally enhanced approach to cost management.

Requirements

  • Mastery: Cost Management background with at least 5+ years of experience on construction projects
  • Communication: Proficient in written and spoken English communication skills. Additional language abilities are appreciated, with Norwegian considered an advantage.
  • Leadership: A relentless approach to dealing with people
  • Impact: A track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics
  • Location: experience working within the Nordic market and willingness to travel every other week to support our regional operations.
  • Data Centre Focus (Desirable): Prior experience in Data Centres or high-tech industrial projects is highly valued.
  • Proven ability to develop comprehensive commercial strategies for complex construction 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 favourable outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Benefits
  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Cost ManagementBudgetingForecastingRisk ManagementCost ControlProject ManagementNegotiationCommercial Strategy DevelopmentData Centre ExperienceConstruction Project Management
Soft Skills
CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingInnovative ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityClient Relationship ManagementTeam CoordinationStakeholder Engagement