Careers
WORKING AT BAM NUTTALL
We offer career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines, from apprentice to director level, across the UK. We value equality, diversity and fairness. Our company is made stronger by the different perspectives people bring.
Our people are our greatest asset. They work collaboratively and passionately to deliver exceptional results for our customers. That’s why we invest in our people to enable them to be the best they can be.
When you join us, you’ll have access to ongoing development programmes, from hands-on workshops to mentoring sessions, to stretch your skills and build your network.
And you’ll be working alongside industry leading experts in digital construction and sustainable infrastructure, making engineering safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly.
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Early Careers
Where have you been? We’ve been waiting for you!
People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment is crucial to support our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work.
At BAM, we’re always on the lookout for new talent. We believe that providing opportunities for people in the early stages of their career is key to the future success of our business.
Whether you’re looking for opportunities as an Apprentice, Undergraduate, Graduate, or want to try work experience with us, we offer outstanding options.
Our Early Careers team in the UK take care of the recruitment and programmes for both people joining BAM Nuttall and BAM Construct UK, and help you every step of the way.
Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.
Apprenticeships
The vast choice of opportunities for our people, and those choosing to work in the civil engineering industry, has never been more exciting. BAM is an innovative, sustainable company looking for enthusiastic and collaborative people who can inspire our future success.
People are at the heart of what we do, as we work together to create environments that enhance the lives of those around us. Year on year we’ve attracted increasing numbers of people, with a widening range of experiences, to apply for our award-winning apprenticeship programme. We’re particularly proud that we recruit more women in every annual intake, and our apprenticeship programme is one of the most popular in our industry and the UK.
We don’t just talk about changing the industry – we are changing the industry.
Technical Apprenticeship programme
Our most popular programme, in partnership with the award-winning Leeds College of Building, is the technical apprenticeship programme. It includes a Level 4 (HNC), perfect for those who’re seeking a pathway into Civil Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or Building Services Engineering, followed by a Level 6 (Degree).
You get the best of both worlds, spending times studying and working alongside expert colleagues on site, as part of the team, delivering real work. You’ll build on your current skills, discover and develop new ones and shape the world we live in, by delivering sustainable solutions.
BAM’s UK apprenticeship programme is ranked in the Top 30 in the Rate My Apprenticeship 2021 awards. We’re 2nd in the whole construction industry. You can read what our apprentices have to say about the programme on Rate My Apprenticeship
Craft Trades Apprenticeships
These apprenticeships give you the practical knowledge to start a hands-on career in construction-led engineering. After your two or three-year programme, you’ll achieve a Level 2 apprenticeship in one of the following:
- Steel Fixing
- General Construction
- Plant Maintenance
- Groundwork
Business Admin Apprenticeships
This apprenticeship will give you a broad insight into how our business works. You’ll support operational teams delivering services for our customers, and develop your IT, Maths and English skills in a business environment.
After the 12-month programme, you’ll achieve a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business and Administration.
Information Technology and Digital Apprenticeships
We offer the following IT and Digital apprenticeship programmes:
- IT apprenticeship – on this apprenticeship you’ll provide IT support to our business functions and sites and learn a wide range of applied IT skills to kickstart your career. You’ll learn how to provide high-quality support for users by troubleshooting IT problems, minimising disruption and improving information sharing.
- Data Analyst Apprenticeship – on this apprenticeship you’ll collect, study and analyse a range of data from across our business, including project sites, helping to provide valuable insights for our teams and customers, so we can improve our performance and make timely decisions.
- Digital Engineering Apprenticeship – this apprenticeship is an exciting mix of Engineering and IT. You will be involved in producing 3D and 4D models for use by our project teams and to help us win new work.
Recruitment for IT and Digital apprenticeship opportunities is determined by business need, so please continue to check the BAM Careers website for any new vacancies.
Undergraduates and Graduates
Are you planning on are you currently studying for a relevant degree in our sector? If the answer is yes, we offer summer and year-out industrial placements in engineering, construction, and surveying, so you can put theory into action on a live project!
Offering structured learning, our placements make sure you’re developing and meeting your university requirements. You will gain hands-on work experience before you graduate and, in many cases, could lead to a full-time graduate position. For exceptional candidate, we can offer financial sponsorship for the remainder of your degree.
Looking for work straight after your degree? Then our graduate programme could be for you! We offer structured development in a professional workplace environment, leading to the appropriate chartered status. We have well-established relationships with a range of professional institutions and industry partners, which me and we can innovate our programmes ahead of the industry and nurture your skills to help you meet your ambitions.
DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER
We directly employee our workforce and will invest in you to reach your full potential in your chosen career. Whether you’re a site operative and want to become a general foreman, or a section engineer and want to become a site agent, we offer several externally recognised programmes delivered through our own assessment centres that will give you the skills and knowledge you need to progress to the next level.
SUPERVISORY TRAINING PROGRAMME
Our internal Supervisory Training Programme (STP) is delivered to approximately 40 of our gangers, foremen and supervisors each year and is listed on the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework (SCQF). You can undertake this programme if you have sufficient site experience at operative level or similar, are carrying out the role of supervisor or you’re being considered for future promotion to supervisor on site.
The programme is made up of 14 modules, all of which can be certified individually, or after completion of all 14 modules, is recognised with a SCQF Level 6 Certificate in Civil Engineering Supervision. After completing the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to gain further ILM and VQ qualifications.
BAM MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
We offer this programme to newly recruited managers who need a full induction to the role. The programme covers the core management skills required for all of our management roles. If you’re an existing manager you’ll also be offered the opportunity to attend either the entire course or individual modules as required. This programme is also recognised with SCQF Level 7 Diploma in Managing People in Construction.
VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (VQs)
Since launching our Vocational Qualification centre in 2000, we’ve delivered over 8000 VQs to our employees and over 2700 VQs to our supply chain partners. Our specialist assessors are all employees in our business and deliver around 350 vocational qualifications each year. We have accreditation for all civil engineering occupations and qualification routes from level 2 to level 6, suitable for our people and supply chain.
We use these internal resources to help support and develop you through the recognised industry competence schemes and qualification routes, including helping you to gain and maintain CSCS cards.
VACANCIES
Are you looking for a new challenge with a company that prides itself on innovation, collaboration and the development of great people?
We offer a wide range of career opportunities, whether you:
- Are project-based
- Work in an engineering, commercial, or support services role
- Hold academic qualifications or have progressed through an experience route
Need help with your CV? Complete our Career skills module.
