Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM Nuttall are currently involved in a major energy project in the South West (Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater in Somerset), delivering reinforced concrete, bulk earthworks and infrastructure on one of the UK’s largest projects. Due to a growing workload, we now require a Senior Project Manager / Construction Director to join our dynamic fast-paced team. Suitable applicants will have a proven track record at Project Manager/Section Manager level, running a large section on a Major Project. Experience working in the UK market for a Tier 1 Contractor is also essential. This role offers an opportunity for long-term local work.

Your work environment

• BAM operates a flexible working policy

Your mission

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• The leadership, management and oversight of all areas of the project, delivering successful project outcomes in all areas, and maintaining high standards of professionalism.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with everyone associated with the project and the wider community.

• Provide operational, strategic and contractual direction for the whole project team.

• Set a personal example in health safety and environmental matters through strong, visible leadership (including safety tours). Acting as a champion for all company and sub-contractor employees. Actively supporting HSQE initiatives, both on the project and across business.

• Maintain high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour.

• Drive quality delivery through effective planning and right first time delivery.

• Take a personal interest in mentoring and developing key staff to their next level.

• Lead and manage the project team, ensuring high levels of commitment, morale and motivation at all levels.

• Adopt, maintain and promote cost-conscious management through efficient use of all resources.

• Maintain a good working relationship with the client and his / her project management and supervisory team and the supply chain.

• Promote repeat business by maintaining personal contact with key clients and stakeholders, and by demonstrating high levels of commitment to their requirements.

• Establish, maintain and monitor an effective, programme based cost management system, to facilitate financial control with reliable QF preparation and reporting.

• Ensure realistic programmes are prepared, managed, monitored, reviewed, and updated according to the requirements of the project and contract.

• Ensure processes are in place for the preparation, review and briefing of method statements, activity plans and risk assessments and measures implemented to ensure they are reviewed and updated accordingly.

• Ensure systems are in place for the successful commercial and financial management of the project.

• Ensure all necessary site-based appointments are made with suitably trained and experienced staff.

Who are we looking for?

Your qualifications and experience will include:

• Degree, HND in Engineering or equivalent.

• Experience working as PM or Senior Agent within Civil Engineering contracting. 

• Must be able to demonstrate leadership and management capabilities commensurate with such a role.

• Detailed working knowledge of the civil construction environment and forms of contract used. 

• Experience working in construction project delivery.

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

BAM Nuttall is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Jonathan Schulte, Recruitment Manager, BAM Nuttall Ltd, 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.