Works Manager

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM are seeking an experienced and driven Works Manager to support the successful delivery of major energy infrastructure projects in the North East of Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure works, with a particular focus on the planning, coordination and execution of complex earthworks packages.

Working as part of a collaborative project team, you will be responsible for overseeing site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in earthworks, with proven experience managing large-scale site activities, subcontractors and programme delivery in a fast-paced construction environment.

Your team

• BAM operates a flexible working policy

Making Possible

As Works Manager you will be responsible for:

• You will be responsible for all the supervision on site and will have weekly engagement with the team to support all activities.


• Health, Safety, Quality, & Wellbeing is a top priority.


• You will be involved in promoting, training and other initiatives that develop a strong culture and promote BAM’s Vision and Values.


• Project a professional image of self and the company.


• Set personal example and promote best practise in safety, quality and environment, leading meetings and promoting culture.


• Manage site supervision, sub-contractors, supply chain and the workforce.


• Management of all operational activities ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures and legislation.


• Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements.


• Oversee the programme by monitoring and ensuring labour, plant and materials requirements are sufficiently met and take accountability for delivery. 


• Ensure all operational records are up to date and in place.


• Attend and contribute to safety, programme, commercial and business meetings as necessary.


• Develop forepersons and the workforce, e.g. identifying, monitoring and arranging training requirements to ensure competency and reviewing performance.


• Take an overview of the construction works and ensure that a professional image is maintained at all times.


• Manage industrial relations issues.


• Manage the quality of the work to ensure client satisfaction.

What do you bring to the role?

• Must have extensive experience overseeing earthworks operations within major infrastructure or energy projects.


• Must hold valid SMSTS


• Successful experience as a Works Manager on civils projects.


• Demonstrate extensive experience in successfully managing all major civil engineering activities and temporary works.


• Experience in the development and promotion of safe systems of work.


• Demonstrate excellent people management skills and experience in team building.


• Excellent communication skills, including communication with external stakeholders, e.g. public, client and Joint Ventures.


• Qualified First Aider

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

About BAM

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.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Kirstin Alexander, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email: [email protected]

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.