Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland’s Infrastructure segment is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Works Manager (Fit-Out & Building Works) to manage the delivery of commercial buildings as part of a large civil engineering project in Drax, Selby (North Yorkshire). As Works Manager (Fit-Out & Building Works), you will be responsible for the internal fitout works, across category A/B fit-out standards and general building works with experience working in the Energy Sector (Substation Construction) an advantage but not essential.

The EPC project is within the energy infrastructure sector, building a new HVDC converter station to support the UK’s transition to net Zero.

Your Team

• BAM operates a flexible working policy

• People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Making Possible

As a Works Manager (Fit-Out & Building Works), you will be responsible for the following:

• Set personal example in health, safety, and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures, and personal safety tours.
• Manage, supervise, and assign work to BAM personnel and manage supply chain teams as appropriate.
• Adopt, maintain, and promote cost-conscious management through efficient use of all resources.
• Implement and promote the use of BIM technologies to deliver the requirements of the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP).
• Maintain good working relationship with the client staff and the supply chain.
• Ensure realistic short, medium and contract programmes are prepared, reviewed and updated to meet the contract programme.
• Ensure method statements and risk assessments are prepared, briefed, reviewed, and updated.
• Ensure all records for measurement and payment purposes are prepared promptly, in appropriate form.
• Ensure all necessary site-based appointments are made with suitably trained and experienced staff.
• Use recorded weekly internal progress meetings to communicate with all levels of the team.
• Establish and maintain close working relationship with buying department to ensure compliant advantageous procurement terms.
• Take a personal interest in developing staff to their next level.
• Keep abreast of developments in professional field.
• Establish close working relationship with the site engineers and superintendence to ensure cost-effective use of labour and plant.

What do you bring to the role?

• Successful management of a section of a major building project or acting as works manager or sub-agent on a similar project.
• Thorough knowledge of company policy and relevant government legislation.
• Working knowledge of construction techniques and contract law relevant to construction contracts.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The Application Process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Jonathan Schulte, Recruitment Manager, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), m: 07717 227890 / Email: jonathan.schulte@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.