Cost Manager (Construction) - Norway / Sweden / Finland (Hybrid)

About the Position

Cost Manager (Construction) - Norway / Sweden / Finland (Hybrid)

Norway / Sweden / Finland

Consulting – Commercial & Cost Management

Full-time

Hybrid

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Are you a Cost / 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?

Do you crave the freedom, power, and support to bring fresh ideas to how work is delivered, so client expectations are not just met, but smashed?

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!

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.)

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Responsibilities

• 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 delivery.
• 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 10+ 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.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in Data Centres or high-tech industrial projects.
• Proven ability to develop comprehensive commercial strategies for complex construction projects.

We Offer

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 maximize 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.

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 and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.

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