UK&I Data Director in London

About the Role

Building a sustainable tomorrow

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BAM UK&I are recruiting a UK & I Data Director to join our Finance team from any UK office on a hybrid basis.

The UK&I Data Director for BAM UK & Ireland is a senior role responsible for the division’s data strategy, governance, management and utilisation, focusing on turning data into a valuable company asset.

The role has the authority to recommend changes to divisional processes and, where appropriate, technology to achieve the above objectives subject to BAM governance procedures.

Senior executive leading enterprise data strategy, governance and analytics for a major infrastructure contractor ensures data supports project delivery, financial performance and regulatory compliance.

The Data Director integrates project, cost, safety, people and environmental data to drive performance insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise data strategy, governance and analytics for the division.
• Ensure data supports project delivery, financial performance and regulatory compliance.
• Integrate project, cost, safety, people and environmental data to drive performance insight.
• Recommend changes to divisional processes and technology through BAM governance procedures.
• Develop and manage data management, reporting and analytics teams.
• Oversee the integration of project, finance, procurement and asset data across the enterprise.
• Establish data standards for cost control, planning and performance reporting.
• Embed automation and analytics in project controls and asset lifecycle management.
• Champion digital transformation, automation and process improvement across data workflows.
• Lead cultural change towards data-driven project management and decision‑making.
• Support upskilling in digital tools and data literacy.
• Provide data‑driven insights and strategic recommendations to executive leadership (UK&I Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director of Finance, IT Director).
• Influence client and partner data collaboration standards.
• Create clarity through dashboards, storytelling and visual analytics across a multidisciplinary workforce.
• Build partnerships with technology vendors, joint‑venture partners and clients to ensure interoperability and shared data value.

Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Business (often MSc/MBA) with a strong academic background and continuous professional development.
• Proven leadership of successful process and data transformation projects.
• Experience managing and leading data management, reporting and analytics teams.
• Proven success in developing enterprise‑wide data and digital strategies within construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated outcomes in improving project delivery, data quality, cost forecasting and operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making.
• Deep understanding of European and UK data and construction standards (GDPR, ISO19650, EU Taxonomy, CSRD and national digital frameworks).
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and financial reporting requirements.

Skills

• Works closely with project managers, finance leads, engineers and IT to align data priorities with delivery and financial objectives.
• Champions digital transformation, automation and process improvement across all project and corporate data workflows.
• Awareness of BIM, data governance, Io T data integration, cloud analytics and AI applications in construction.
• Leads cultural change towards data-driven project management and decision‑making.
• Supports upskilling in digital tools and data literacy.
• Works effectively across all levels of the organisation and builds partnerships with technology vendors and partners.
• Your Team

The role can be based from any UK&I office with a hybrid working pattern of three days per week in the office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development
• Flexible benefit pot
• Application Process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process.

If at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

For more information or an informal conversation about this exciting career opportunity please contact Paul Howes, Recruitment Manager .

• Closing Date
• About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow is 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.

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