BAM UK & Ireland has confirmed there will be a “small number of redundancies” as it reduces the number of operating regions from seven to five
Redundancies are on the cards for BAM employees, after the construction company announced it was merging some operational regions, primarily in the North of England.
The outlined changes will see the Construction segment of the business reduce the number of operating regions from seven to five.
Key changes include the combination of the North West and North East areas into a new singular Northern Region; the South East being absorbed into the London, Western and Midlands Region, which will be renamed Central region.
According to the BAM website, the group currently employs “around 19,000 employees”.
James Wimpenny, executive director construction, BAM UK & Ireland, said: “Like most companies we are constantly reviewing our structure and how we operate in line with best practice and market conditions.
“As a result, we have announced today that we are reducing the number of regions within BAM UK & Ireland’s Construction segment from seven to five.”
The changes are effective immediately
“The changes will start to take effect from today and will see our North West and North East regions combine into one Northern region which will be led by John Phillips, and our South East region will be merged across our London, Western and Midlands regions.
“The Midlands region will be renamed Central region and be led by Adam Harding. Our Scotland region is unaffected by the changes.
“Unfortunately there will be a small number of redundancies, but where possible we are seeking alternative internal roles.
“This has been a considered decision, but the vast majority of what our people do, right across our business and for our clients and customers every day, will not change.”
