Construction Manager

Overview

As Construction Manager in BAM’s London segment, you will lead preconstruction and on-site delivery to secure and complete projects safely, on time and within budget. You will oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and contract administration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet design standards and client expectations. The role combines preconstruction leadership and hands-on site management to drive value, quality and sustainability. You will work in a high-impact, client-focused environment shaping major developments in London.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Family-friendly policies
• 8% matched pension
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days, 1 volunteering day

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects from conception to completion, including defects liability periods
• Review project deliverables and estimated costs against plan
• Ensure compliance with design standards, safety regulations and BAM processes
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors
• Select plant, materials and equipment; track inventory
• Meet contractual performance and delivery requirements
• Monitor daily work progress and prepare internal/external reports
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve issues
• Negotiate terms, contracts and obtain permits/licenses
• Analyze, manage and mitigate strategic risks
• Ensure quality construction standards and proper techniques
• Act as client-focused project lead across all aspects
• Lead preconstruction to direct tender teams and submissions
• Prepare project logistics, site setup and phasing plans
• Provide method statements for submissions and constructability inputs
• Develop accurate construction programme including design/procurement activities
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery through safety, buildability, quality and value
• Identify contract objectives and third-party requirements
• Produce preliminaries costs with staffing and plant/equipment planning

Key requirements

• Proven experience in construction management
• Track record delivering projects up to 200m (or multiple smaller contracts)
• Advanced knowledge of pre-construction and construction management processes
• Experience with multi-sector contracts and clients
• Understanding of the London market
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and quality standards
• Strong understanding of digital techniques and driving improvements through technology
• Solid understanding of sustainability requirements with experience in whole-life carbon assessment and social impact responsibilities
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Ability to liaise with external clients and consultants, representing BAM
• Leadership and HR management capabilities
• Degree educated in construction management, architecture, engineering or a related field

• Excellent communication
• Leadership and team development
• Collaborative and relationship-building
• Construction management processes
• Pre-construction and tender leadership
• Construction programming and procurement

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