Job Description

Building a sustainable tomorrow



What if your next step led further than you thought?

With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we'll help you get there.

BAM Construction Ltd are seeking applications for a Construction Director to be based in the London Region. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual who wants to bring dynamism and creativity to our construction activities and help shape the future strategic direction of our business.

Reporting to the Regional Director, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead a portfolio of projects, from pre-construction through to completion and aftercare. Making Possible

Key responsibilities of this role include:

Taking the lead in the bidding of tenders and subsequent negotiations, leading the pre-construction process and then overseeing successful delivery on site, followed by the aftercare

Managing the construction teams to deliver quality projects within agreed budgets and programme timescales and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction

Business development including the building and strengthening of relationships with key clients and consultants, to ensure a steady pipeline of work

Engaging in effective project planning and management and co-ordination of design and construction activities at pre-construction stage

Managing a multi-disciplinary team; providing leadership, direction and guidance, to help create a high performing team

Liaising with other BAM businesses; including FM, Design, Building Services, Site Solutions, Properties etc, to create synergies and offer added-value services to clients, whenever possible.

Sharing all market information gleaned at project level with the region and the wider company when relevant.

Developing relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain with a view to building long-term and productive relationships.

Being a visible leader on health and safety, constantly encouraging a culture of improvement and ensuring that health and safety is the overriding priority on all operations.

Managing and co-ordinating staff requirements in line with the overall demands of the region's workload

Working closely with the commercial discipline to ensure the commercial success of all projects and contributing to the commercial performance of the region

Advocating and embedding BAM's values across all activities, driving the sustainability strategy and fostering a culture of inclusion and psychological safety Your team



Working across any of our London offices on a hybrid basis What's in it for you?



Competitive salary

A wide range of family friendly policies

Car allowance

8 % matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development What do you bring to the role?



You will have demonstrable experience working at a senior level, have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively engage with clients and external consultants while building relationships internally and externally

You will understand both private and public sector project procurement processes, and be comfortable working in a time critical, fast moving environment.

Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team

You will be able to demonstrate effective and persuasive internal and external communication skills

Ability to multi-task and provide focus, direction and solutions where required 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



BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time 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. "Join us in Making Possible"

For more information or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Paul Howes, Recruitment Manager: paul.howes@bam.com

Closing date 6th October 2025