Sector Client Director - Social Infrastructure, Nuclear & Defence

At BAM, we're building more than infrastructure; we're creating places, services and systems that help communities, economies and future generations thrive. We're looking for an inspiring and relationship-focused Sector Client Director to join our Social Infrastructure, Nuclear and Defence sector. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of some of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes, with a particular focus on the rapidly growing Defence and Water sectors.

Working at the intersection of strategy, client relationships and sustainable growth, you'll play a key role in delivering projects that protect our communities, supporting national resilience and security, environmental sustainability and public wellbeing. You'll help strengthen BAM's trusted partnerships, influence future opportunities and create lasting value for clients and communities alike.

As a member of the Sector Senior Leadership Team, you'll work collaboratively with Business Unit Directors across BAM and with external partners to shape opportunities, bring diverse teams together and champion a client-centred approach to growth. You'll report to the Sector Managing Director, with a matrix reporting line to the Head of Key Accounts, and will have the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest levels across both BAM and our client organisations.

Your team

• Location: Flexible across the UK
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time

Making Possible

As Sector Client Director, you'll lead BAM's relationship-driven approach to growth, helping us better understand client challenges, identify opportunities and create solutions that deliver long-term value.

• Lead BAM's relationship-led growth strategy across the Social Infrastructure, Nuclear and Defence Sector, with an initial priority focus on the Defence market followed by water.
• Act as Client Relationship Lead for selected strategic accounts, whilst coaching and supporting Client Relationship Leads across the sector.
• Drive early client engagement and opportunity shaping, ensuring BAM is well positioned to influence and secure priority projects.
• Enhance BAM's profile and reputation across target sectors through visible leadership, market engagement and industry participation.
• Develop and maintain strong networks across government departments, public bodies, frameworks and industry organisations to strengthen market intelligence and influence.
• Work closely with Marketing, Communications and Pre-Construction teams to deliver targeted sector and account-based engagement strategies.
• Provide strategic insight on market trends, policy developments and investment priorities.
• Develop trusted partnerships with strategic clients, stakeholders, regulators and industry leaders.
• Shape opportunities early by understanding client priorities and bringing together the right expertise from across BAM.
• Create and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities that supports the BAM strategy for sustainable business growth on focus markets.
• Champion the voice of the client, ensuring feedback and insight contribute to continuous improvement and better outcomes.
• Strengthen BAM's reputation through active engagement in industry forums, networks and thought leadership activities.
• Support and mentor Client Relationship Leads, helping to build capability and consistency across the sector.
• Foster collaboration across BAM's segments and business units to provide seamless, client-focused solutions.
• Act as an ambassador for BAM, representing our values and expertise across the Social Infrastructure, Nuclear and Defence sector.
• Support the leadership team in delivering sustainable growth while maintaining our commitment to safety, quality and social value.

What do you bring to the role?

We're looking for a strategic relationship-builder who combines commercial awareness with curiosity, empathy and the ability to influence at all levels. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about building trusted partnerships and supporting BAM to achieve our clients' goals. You'll bring:

• Experience developing and managing senior stakeholder relationships within complex organisations.
• Knowledge of the Defence infrastructure sector is essential.
• The ability to develop sector-wide knowledge of the infrastructure market with a focus on the water sector.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to identify and shape future opportunities.
• Confidence engaging with public sector organisations, government bodies, regulators and industry partners.
• Excellent communication, listening and influencing skills.
• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that enables teams to perform at their best.
• The ability to work effectively within regulated, secure or complex environments.
• An appreciation of sustainability, social value and long-term resilience in infrastructure delivery.
• Understanding of the procurement and delivery models for the identified markets.
• A commitment to inclusion, collaboration and creating positive outcomes for BAM, clients and colleagues.

We know that talent comes in many forms. Studies show that people from underrepresented groups can be less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't feel you meet every single criterion, we'd still love to hear from you. Your experience, potential and perspective could be exactly what we're looking for.

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