Employer of the Year (250+) — Winner: BAM UK & Ireland
BAM UK & Ireland has secured the title of Employer of the Year (250+), recognised for its outstanding commitment to people, culture, and long-term workforce development. With a legacy built on excellence and a future driven by innovation, BAM has demonstrated what it truly means to be an employer that invests in its people at every level.
Why They Won
BAM distinguished itself through a holistic, forward-thinking approach to employee experience, ensuring that every member of its workforce—whether apprentices, project managers, digital engineers or senior leaders—has the tools, support, and opportunities to thrive.
Judges praised the organisation for embedding wellbeing, diversity, sustainability, and professional growth into its core strategy. Its people-first culture is reflected in its high retention rates, award-winning training programmes, and consistently positive employee engagement results.
BAM’s reputation as an employer of choice is underpinned by its ability to blend traditional construction excellence with cutting-edge digital innovation, offering employees a modern and inspiring environment in which to build their careers.
What Set Them Apart
🌱 Industry-leading wellbeing and support
BAM has implemented a comprehensive wellbeing framework that includes mental health first aiders, accessible support networks, and flexible working approaches that prioritise work-life balance.
📚 Outstanding training and professional development
The company provides structured development pathways, from apprenticeships to senior leadership training. Employees have access to CPD, professional chartership support, and modern learning platforms that help them advance within the organisation.
🤝 Strong commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion
BAM’s inclusive culture is rooted in creating equal access to opportunity. Programmes supporting women in construction, early talent, and underrepresented groups demonstrate a genuine commitment to shaping a more diverse industry.
🌍 A sustainability-first organisation
With ambitious net-zero carbon targets and climate-focused initiatives, BAM encourages employees to take pride in contributing to a more sustainable built environment.
💼 Empowering leadership culture
Managers are trained to lead with empathy, transparency, and accountability—fostering teams where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to excel.
The Impact
BAM UK & Ireland’s people-focused approach has helped shape a resilient, motivated workforce that delivers some of the nation’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure and building projects.
From championing digital construction to investing heavily in early-career professionals, BAM is not only building physical structures—it is building careers, communities, and a more inclusive future for the entire sector.
Its dedication to wellbeing, culture, and professional development sets the benchmark for large employers in construction, making BAM UK & Ireland a truly deserving winner of Employer of the Year (250+).