--- title: 'Expert Commissioning Scheduler - Data Centre, Abu Dhabi & UAE at Laminar Projects' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/expert-commissioning-scheduler-data-centre-abu-dhabi-uae-laminar-projects-abu-mks1c6nbr0sd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-08' --- # Expert Commissioning Scheduler - Data Centre, Abu Dhabi & UAE at Laminar Projects - **Company:** Laminar Projects - **Location:** Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-11-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/laminarprojects/9a4b531f-8b09-45da-ad69-453e7723e910 ## Job description Are you a seasoned commissioning scheduler who knows that commissioning is where data centre programmes are really won or lost? Do you know your L1–L4s, IST and energisation sequences inside out, and can you turn them into a plan the whole site can actually work to? Do you get deep satisfaction from making things run more efficiently using a good dose of common sense and technology? Have you always cared about the connection between the schedule and what really happens on site, day to day? Do you want to be hands-on, on site in Abu Dhabi, working in a region with some of the largest data centre projects? Sounds like a dream. Well, it isn’t, it is quite real! Read on! _________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 240today 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 ## About Laminar Projects ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Laminar Projects is a global project management consultancy that combines deep construction engineering expertise with advanced digital skills to deliver high-tech infrastructure, data centres, and complex building projects. - **Entity Type**: Private - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: David Nash (CEO & Managing Director) and Jono (co-founder) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Construction, Project Management, High-tech Infrastructure - Target customers: Large-scale project owners in data centres, high-tech facilities, energy & power, civil infrastructure, and high-rise buildings (Enterprise/B2B) - Mission or purpose: To enable everyone in the team to flourish in a high-impact community that connects us with meaningful relationships, inspires us to develop into better humans, and empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures. ## Products & Services - **Project & Programme Management**: End-to-end delivery management for complex construction projects, achieving up to 30% time and cost savings. - **Integrated Project Controls & PMO**: Integrating project processes and information for complete clarity and control across planning, scheduling, cost management, estimating, risk and change management. - **Data & Digital Solutions**: Implementing turnkey digital systems that create full visibility and control, leveraging advanced digital skills within the construction industry. - **Specialised Sector Delivery**: - Data Centres: Over 130 data centres delivered globally representing more than 3,000MW of capacity. - High-tech Facilities: Over $12B+ of facilities delivered globally, including advanced robotics, chemical processing, and clean rooms. - Energy & Power: Over $30B USD of power generation and transmission projects delivered. - Civil Infrastructure: $12B+ of transport, environmental and water infrastructure delivered. - High-rise Buildings: 50+ projects delivered globally. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Private company) - **Key Metric**: Not publicly available (Revenue not disclosed). Headcount of approximately 157 employees (+2.0% YoY) as of recent data, though the company website claims over 200 people. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available. Key clients include major construction and infrastructure firms (talent sources include Balfour Beatty plc, Siemens, Costain Group PLC, Shape Construction). - **Growth Signals**: Rapid international expansion to over 14-16 countries; strong headcount growth; high employee rating (4.7/5.0 on LinkedIn); a rigorous 8-hour selection process indicating strong talent acquisition focus. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Expertise + Technology**: Uniquely combines deep construction engineering knowledge with the most advanced digital skills in the industry for complete project control and transparency. - **Rigorous Talent Model**: Only recruits from the top 5% of capability, with an 8-hour selection process and an equally rigorous development program, creating a high-performance culture. - **Proven Efficiency**: Delivers up to 30% time and cost savings on complex projects through a compassionately candid culture and rigorous delivery models. - **Global Scale with Local Precision**: A team of over 200 people across 15-16 countries enables global delivery while maintaining control over every detail. ## Strategic Focus - Continue rapid global expansion (already in UK, Portugal, Philippines, Germany, Spain, France, Australia, Italy, Romania, India, and more). - Deepen presence in high-growth sectors: data centres, high-tech facilities, and energy/power including sustainable energy projects. - Maintain the unique high-performance, education-focused culture as a key differentiator in the construction industry. ## Why Work Here - **Exceptional Culture**: Rated 4.7/5.0 on LinkedIn (119 reviews) with a stellar 4.8 for Work-Life, 4.8 for Culture, and 4.5 for Career development. The company describes itself as a "transformative educational experience" rather than just a job. - **Growth & Development**: Fast growth means diverse and interesting challenges. Any role is "only as a starting point," with rapid career progression. Employees are encouraged to see challenges as exercises to strengthen themselves. - **4-Day Work Week**: The company offers a 4-day work week (noted on their careers page), a standout perk in the consulting industry. - **Hybrid Working**: Roles are advertised as "Hybrid" across the UK and Europe, offering flexibility. - **Global Opportunities**: Work across multiple countries and continents (UK, Norway, Poland, Germany, Philippines, and more), with a diverse team from over 14 nationalities. - **Compensation**: Transparent salary ranges listed (e.g., Lead Planner: £65,116/annum; Planning Engineer: £54,346/annum). Strong compensation rating of 4.2/5.0. - **Values-Driven**: Emphasises "compassionate candor," authenticity, meaningful relationships, and long-term thinking over short-term decisions. ## Sources 1. [laminarprojects.com](https://www.laminarprojects.com/) 2. [laminarprojects.com/join-us](https://www.laminarprojects.com/join-us) 3. [laminarprojects.com/our-philosophy](https://www.laminarprojects.com/our-philosophy) 4. [jobs.lever.co/laminarprojects](https://jobs.lever.co/laminarprojects/) 5. 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