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Bam Uk & Ireland

Contracts Manager

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Bam Uk & Ireland

Delivers construction, civil engineering, property development, fit‑out, rail and FM services across UK & Ireland.

Oversee large construction site, managing budget, schedule, safety, quality and client liaison.
15 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Onsite
Company Size
850 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Civil Engineering
Facilities Management
Property Services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Infrastructure
Civil Engineering
Railways
Highways
Bridges
Wind Farms
Healthcare
Role

Description

budget management
programme management
project reporting
client liaison
site operations
stakeholder coordination
  • Management of the Project Budget and Contract Administration in conjunction with the Project Quantity Surveyor.
  • Programme management and adjustment of programmes as required to facilitate any changes (In conjunction with project planner/programmer).
  • Implementation of best practice in project controls, performance management, and Project Reporting.
  • Be the main Point of contact for the client with responsibility for engaging with the client in conjunction with the commercial manager on site commercial decisions.
  • Responsible for managing the daily operation of the site.
  • Coordination of key project stakeholders including statutory authorities and liaison with JV Project partners if necessary.
  • Liaison with Planning/Development Team to ensure project value-engineered during the Pre-Construction Stage.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the project, managing a large staff and ensuring that the client’s requirements are met whilst maintaining the highest Safety, Quality and environmental standards.
  • Overall responsibility for the Management of one of the large-scale sites reporting directly to the Construction Director.
  • Provide leadership to the project construction team to ensure works are carried out to the required quality, Health & Safety, and environmental standards, in full compliance with the Planning Permission. Preparation of the Project Execution Plan including Contracting Strategy, Programme, budget, and risks mitigation plan.
  • Management of the Project Design Team during construction to ensure coordination of information flow to the site teams.

Requirements

communication
engineering degree
complex projects
tight schedule
building regulations
precast installation
  • The ability to communicate effectively with both client and design team.
  • Degree / Higher Diploma qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience working on large scale complex projects with multiple phased handovers.
  • Previous experience delivering a largescale project in a tight time frame and on a live site/campus.
  • Excellent working knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards.
  • Experience of Precast frame installation.

Benefits

  • 2 Wellbeing days annually.
  • 8% pension contribution.
  • Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
  • Company vehicles (role dependent).
  • Private Health Insurance.
  • Generous annual leave.

Training + Development

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Company

Overview

1958
Year Established
Overseeing projects across the UK and Ireland.
€6.5b
Annual Revenue
Part of the Royal BAM Group's total revenue pool.
13,200
Global Workforce
Backing BAM UK & Ireland's projects across two nations.
  • Known for delivering standout work from national roads and rail lines to the fit-out of iconic buildings.
  • Oversees end-to-end project delivery across multiple sectors.
  • Specializes in sectors including public infrastructure, commercial, residential, and rail.
  • Operates major civil engineering projects in the UK and leads building and rail projects in Ireland.
  • Features large-scale frameworks, PPP road bypasses, children’s hospitals, and modular housing.
  • Maintains in-house capabilities for electric-vehicle charging and geotechnical services.

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

2026 Target
Net-Zero Goal
Achieving net-zero across direct operations and selected upstream activities.
40% Reduction
Emissions Drop
Significant decrease in direct emissions intensity since 2015.
35% Social Value
Project Impact
Targeting 35% social value in all major projects from 2030 onward.
5 Year A-Rating
CDP Recognition
Consistently achieving top score in the global environmental disclosure index.
  • Science-based target: 50% reduction in direct emissions by 2030, expected to be met early
  • New sustainability strategy (Jan 2023) includes 50% absolute Scope 3 emissions reduction by 2030 vs 2019
  • Founding signatory of Nature Positive Business Pledge with SMART, costed nature-impact targets
  • Delivering net-zero schools (Passivhaus/NZCiO), e.g. Southam College Phase 1 (handed over May 2024)
  • Examples of carbon-reduction measures: HVO fuels, EV transition & charging, low-carbon concrete, embodied-carbon studies, lower-energy hospital in Dublin (60–70% lower operational energy)

Inclusion & Diversity

30% women by 2030
Gender Representation in Senior Management
Target for gender balance in leadership positions.
  • By 2030, integrate climate‑adaptive measures into all projects (part of broader Safety, Health & Inclusion theme)
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