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What can I expect to earn?

We offer a competitive starting salary and, along with a bonus scheme, our excellent benefits package can include pension, private healthcare, life assurance, car / allowance, subsidised gym membership, career–break options (after qualifying period) and 25 days' holiday.

Can you tell me about the learning and development I will receive?

You will follow a structured development programme which combines management and technical skills with personal development. Full support is provided throughout by our Learning and Development team, as well as by line managers, supervisors, and external assessors. This will lead to a professional qualification, typically with CIOB and RICS.

How do I apply?

Applications are only accepted online. You will be asked to register and create your BAM profile. Your unique log-in details will give you access to your secure profile. You can view and update your profile information at any time. You will also be able to view and complete applications when it is convenient, review all emails sent to you regarding applications, and subscribe to receive emails about new positions.

How long do you keep my details for?

We may hold your details for up to three years. You are asked to agree to this on submitting any application to us. However, we advise you to submit a fresh application to each vacancy you are interested in.

When can I expect to hear back after submitting my application?

We will send you an immediate confirmation email to acknowledge your application. We will then contact you at each stage of the recruitment process to update you on the status of your application. If you are applying for our graduate, trainee or  industrial placement schemes our selection process may not start until the spring. You may experience a delay in the recruitment process following your application if this is the case.

What sort of person are you looking for?

We're looking for motivated and ambitious individuals who are either studying for or planning to study for a construction–related qualification. We also consider graduates from a non– cognate background with transferable skills.

What does the selection process for the graduate and trainee programmes involve?

We usually conduct a two stage interview process, following an initial telephone screening exercise. You will get the chance to meet operational line managers as part of the selection process.

Which universities and colleges do you recruit from?

BAM has a number of relationships with leading universities and colleges across the UK and Ireland. Please see our events calendar to access details of upcoming careers fairs and campus events.

What should I wear to interview / assessment events?

For all face–to–face interviews, business dress is suitable.

What is the company policy on work permits?

For both our graduate and trainee programmes, we can only consider applications from those who are eligible to live and work in the UK. This includes all citizens of the European Economic area, work permit holders and Commonwealth citizens who have been given leave to enter the UK on the basis of a grandparent being born in the UK. It also includes spouses of the above. Please check your eligibility before applying, as we will not apply for a work permit on your behalf.

Where can I expect to be located when I join BAM?

Dependent on your job role you will be either site or office based. In the majority of cases, you will be located in the region you live in. However, exact locations for periods of work placements will be dependent on project availability and could be based in any of our operating regions.

Are there opportunities to work abroad?

BAM is part of a global organisation, Royal BAM Group employing around 28,000 people worldwide. BAM positively promotes internal mobility of staff across group companies. However, we recruit for UK-based positions only at present.

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