Works Manager (Fit-Out & Building Works) in Selby

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, you will be responsible for the internal fitout works across category A/B fit‑out standards and general building works. Experience working in the Energy Sector (Substation Construction) is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 relationships with 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 relationships with the buying department to ensure compliant advantageous procurement terms.
• Take a personal interest in developing staff to their next level.
• Keep abreast of developments in the professional field.
• Establish close working relationship with the site engineers and superintendence to ensure cost‑effective use of labour and plant.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

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.