Commercial Delivery Intern

Sonata One

Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business.  We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/5 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors.  Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UK and Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.     We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit an experienced Client Relationship Manager to join our global team.    Position Overview:      Reporting to the Managing Director – Global Growth, the Client Relationship Manager will be responsible for developing and growing relationships with Sonata One's existing clients, ensuring they maximise the value of our platform while identifying opportunities to expand commercial relationships.  This is a revenue-generating role focused on client growth, retention and strategic relationship management. Working closely with the New Business, Partnerships and Product teams, you'll develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders across fund managers, institutional investors and other organisations operating within the private markets ecosystem.  This is an exciting opportunity to join Sonata One as we continue investing in building a world-class commercial organisation, where you'll play a key role in strengthening client relationships and supporting our ambitious growth strategy.    Responsibilities:      Client Relationship Management  * Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients, becoming a trusted commercial advisor.   * Act as the primary commercial contact for your portfolio, ensuring an exceptional client experience.   * Understand each client's business objectives and identify opportunities to increase value from the Sonata One platform.   * Deliver regular account reviews and strategic planning sessions with clients.   * Ensure a seamless client experience by working closely with internal operational and product teams.   Commercial Growth  * Identify opportunities for account growth through cross-selling and upselling Sonata One's products and services.   * Collaborate with the New Business and Partnerships teams to maximise commercial opportunities.   * Develop account plans focused on long-term growth and client retention.   * Support the delivery of commercial revenue targets through expansion of existing client relationships.   Strategic Partnership & Collaboration  * Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across fund managers, administrators and strategic partners.   * Collaborate with Marketing on client engagement initiatives and industry events.   * Represent Sonata One professionally at client meetings, conferences and networking events.   * Share market insights and client feedback to support product development and future commercial strategy.   Performance & Account Management  * Monitor account health, client engagement and commercial performance across your portfolio.   * Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and account plans.   * Identify risks to client retention and proactively implement mitigation plans.   * Use commercial data and client insights to continuously improve account performance.   Continuous Improvement  * Stay informed on developments across private markets, fintech and the regulatory landscape.   * Contribute ideas that improve client experience and commercial effectiveness.   * Support the wider Commercial Development team in achieving Sonata One's strategic objectives.    Qualifications:       * Proven experience in Client Relationship Management, Strategic Account Management or Customer Success within fintech, financial services, SaaS or private markets.   * Strong commercial mindset with experience identifying growth opportunities within existing client accounts.   * Experience managing relationships with enterprise clients and senior stakeholders.   * Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.   * Ability to manage multiple strategic client relationships simultaneously.   * Experience working within private markets, fund administration, asset management or financial technology would be highly advantageous.   * Strong commercial awareness and a consultative approach to client engagement.   * Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot.   * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Finance, Marketing or a related discipline.    Being part of Sonata One provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We’re not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.         Benefits:       * Life Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones   * Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most   * Hybrid Working – Supporting work/Life Balance   * Annual Leave – With extra days that grow the longer you’re with us   * Pension Scheme – Employee matched helping you plan confidently for the future   * Employee Assistance Program – Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s ups and downs   * Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Because family matters   * Career Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to help you grow   * Paid Volunteering Day – Take time to give back to causes you care about   * Cycle to work Scheme – Employees can benefit from significant tax savings on bicycles and cycling equipment  * Work From Anywhere – choose your backdrop

Laminar Projects

Are you a 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, improving the industry?     Sounds like a dream. Well, it isn’t, it is quite real!    Read on!    _____________________________________________________________________________________  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 data centres, major infrastructure schemes, 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.)    Core values for a good life    A life of human flourishing is all about meaningful relationships and challenging yourself to create a positive impact, so our values reflect the four levels of relationships that each of us has:    - Grow yourself – your relationship with yourself   - Care about people – your relationship with others around you   - Execute to greatness – your relationship with your team   - Build civilisation – your relationship with humanity and the world      We enshrined our values in our vision:    We exist so that everyone in our team can flourish in a high-impact community that:    - Connects us with meaningful relationships   - Inspires us to develop ourselves to become better humans   - Empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures      By first doing this, we can achieve the highest levels of value for the world.    And enable the achievement of our vision through our two missions:    - To fully digitalise the construction of human civilisation   - To create a new type of organisation that enables human flourishing while delivering a huge positive impact on society  _____________________________________________________________________________________    The Role  Purpose of the role     - Supercharge client service: Deliver cutting-edge commercial 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 to 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 workflows, and maximising control.   - Think outside spreadsheets: We aren't looking for Excel-only users. We want professionals who embrace a digitally enhanced approach to commercial management.    Team   This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy 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 Cost and Commercial Services Team. Your leader will be our Commercial Director.     Your top three 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     1. Own the cost: You may work with cost engineers it or may full under your remit - project dependent. Overall and/or manage the project costs through all stage gates, integrating QCRA and risk-adjusted forecasting to provide a "no surprises" financial environment.  2. Own the outcome: Lead pre-construction estimating (when within our scope) and post-contract live cost management. This includes managing complex change orders with deep-dive cost analysis to protect the client’s interests.  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 (Laminar’s existing infrastructure will support this).   4. Make scalable solutions: Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team, to enhance Laminar's long-term impact. 5. Develop everyone: Maximise the development of your team personally and professionally, whilst supporting our clients to improve as well.     Your capabilities:  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. You understand that successful commercial management, is reliant on creating a collaborative working environment with all disciplines.     You must have:   - Mastery: Commercial 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. - Leadership: A relentless approach to dealing with people.   - Impact: A track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics.  - Location: A UK location is most likely, with willingness to travel every other week to support our regional operations. European travel is available for those willing to travel further afield, as and when opportunities arise.   Data Centre Experience (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.     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 regularly receiving structured and honest feedback to support your development - You prefer to do your own thing rather than work with a team   _____________________________________________________________________________________  Frequently Asked Questions     What kinds of projects would I be working on?  It’s common for people to be exposed to several projects in their first year with us. You’ll work on some of the most complex and interesting schemes in the world. We’ve delivered over 100 data centres internationally, many of them fast-tracked and multi-package. Our teams have supported flagship infrastructure programmes like HS2 through integrated planning and digital delivery, contributed to over $30bn in power generation and transmission projects, and played a key role in the development of high-containment labs and R&D campuses for some of the world’s most advanced industrial and life sciences clients. You might find yourself working in sectors such as data centres, infrastructure (including defense, rail, nuclear, and highways), high tech (such as advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors), or complex building projects. These aren’t hands-off assignments. They’re dynamic, hands-on environments designed for people who want to be challenged. We bring back the lessons from every project to help our team grow and deliver the highest levels of value. (Check out our case stories.)      Who are our clients?  Major owners/operators and main contractors with project values between £1m and £1bn+ globally.      Where would I be working?  One week you might be working from home. The next, you might travel to the site to meet the construction teams and help organise them. Maybe you’ll pop into our London office for a workshop or a beer. Maybe you’ll fly out to exotic (and sometimes not!) locations in Europe to visit clients. It really depends on what you want to get involved in and what fits with your life. We are very considerate of everyone's personal life, and work with you to secure working arrangements that support a healthy work/life balance.     How does what I do connect with the long-term impact on the construction industry?   You’re tasked with understanding and solving common problems. We don’t want to reinvent the wheel every time, so you’ll be responsible for documenting new solutions and evolving ones we’ve developed. This goes into our knowledge repository, which we’re going to open source to the industry.     The knowledge you capture will be used by us to build new products. You’ll constantly test those products in the field, so we can rapidly iterate and improve them for anyone in the industry to use.  _____________________________________________________________________________________  Benefits    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. 

Laminar Projects

Are you a Cost 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, improving the industry?     Sounds like a dream. Well, it isn’t, it is quite real!    Read on!    ____________________________________________________________  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 data centres, major infrastructure schemes, 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.)    Core values for a good life    A life of human flourishing is all about meaningful relationships and challenging yourself to create a positive impact, so our values reflect the four levels of relationships that each of us has:    - Grow yourself - your relationship with yourself   - Care about people - your relationship with others around you   - Execute to greatness - your relationship with your team   - Build civilisation - your relationship with humanity and the world      We enshrined our values in our vision:    We exist so that everyone in our team can flourish in a high-impact community that:    - Connects us with meaningful relationships   - Inspires us to develop ourselves to become better humans   - Empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures      By first doing this, we can achieve the highest levels of value for the world.    And enable the achievement of our vision through our two missions:    - To fully digitalise the construction of human civilisation   - To create a new type of organisation that enables human flourishing while delivering a huge positive impact on society  ____________________________________________________________    The Role   Purpose of 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 cost management aspect of projects, from initial concepts through close-out.  - Champion collaboration: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, particularly with project managers, the commercial team, 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 workflows, 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.    Team    This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy 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 Cost and Commercial Services Team. Your leader will be our Commercial Director.     Your top three 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 five responsibilities:    1. Own the cost: Manage the project costs through all stage gates, integrating QCRA and risk-adjusted forecasting to provide a "no surprises" financial environment.  2. Own the outcome: Lead pre-construction estimating (when within our scope) and post-contract live cost management. This includes managing complex change orders with deep-dive cost analysis to protect the client’s interests.  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 (Laminar’s existing infrastructure will support this).   4. Make scalable solutions: Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team, to enhance Laminar's long-term impact. 5. Develop everyone: Maximise the development of your team personally and professionally, whilst supporting our clients to improve as well.     Your capabilities:    You will be a seasoned Cost 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. You understand that successful commercial management, is reliant on creating a collaborative working environment with all disciplines.     You must have:   - 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. - Leadership: A relentless approach to dealing with people.   - Impact: A track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics.  - Location: A UK location is most likely, with willingness to travel every other week to support our regional operations. European travel is available for those willing to travel further afield, as and when opportunities arise.   Data Centre Experience (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.   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 regularly receiving structured and honest feedback to support your development - You prefer to do your own thing rather than work with a team   ____________________________________________________________  Frequently Asked Questions     What kinds of projects would I be working on?  It’s common for people to be exposed to several projects in their first year with us. You’ll work on some of the most complex and interesting environments in the world. We’ve delivered over 100 data centres internationally, many of them fast-tracked and multi-package. Our teams have supported flagship infrastructure programmes like HS2 through integrated planning and digital delivery, contributed to over $30bn in power generation and transmission projects, and played a key role in the development of high-containment labs and R&D campuses for some of the world’s most advanced industrial and life sciences clients. You might find yourself working in sectors such as data centres, infrastructure (including defense, rail, nuclear, and highways), high tech (such as advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors), or complex building projects. These aren’t hands-off assignments. They’re dynamic, hands-on environments designed for people who want to be challenged. We bring back the lessons from every project to help our team grow and deliver the highest levels of value. (Check out our case stories.)      Who are our clients?  Major owners/operators and main contractors with project values between £1m and £1bn+ globally.      Where would I be working?  One week you might be working from home. The next, you might travel to the site to meet the construction teams and help organise them. Maybe you’ll pop into our London office for a workshop or a beer. Maybe you’ll fly out to exotic (and sometimes not!) locations in Europe to visit clients. It really depends on what you want to get involved in and what fits with your life. We are very considerate of everyone's personal life, and work with you to secure working arrangements that support a healthy work/life balance.     How does what I do connect with the long-term impact on the construction industry?   You’re tasked with understanding and solving common problems. We don’t want to reinvent the wheel every time, so you’ll be responsible for documenting new solutions and evolving ones we’ve developed. This goes into our knowledge repository, which we’re going to open source to the industry.     The knowledge you capture will be used by us to build new products. You’ll constantly test those products in the field, so we can rapidly iterate and improve them for anyone in the industry to use.  ____________________________________________________________  Benefits    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 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     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.