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About the Role

This role involves shaping the future of UK infrastructure programmes, focusing on the Defence and Water sectors. You will work at the intersection of strategy, client relationships, and sustainable growth, playing a key role in delivering projects that protect communities, support national resilience, and promote environmental sustainability. As part of the Sector Senior Leadership Team, you will collaborate with internal and external partners to shape opportunities and champion a client-centred approach to growth.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Skills

Relationship-building
Commercial awareness
Curiosity
Empathy
Influence
Strategic thinking
Client relationship management
Market engagement
Industry participation
Networking
Communication
Listening
Leadership
Collaboration
Sustainability
Social value
Procurement
Delivery models

Location

Flexible across the UK

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

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 the Company

Building a sustainable tomorrow is our mission and promise at BAM.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time 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.