These businesses are subsidiaries of Bowmer + Kirkland and form the B+K Group
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Make your next career move with Bowmer + Kirkland
The skills you have gained working in the armed forces can help to make a big impact on our business. The combination of leadership, teamwork, discipline and technical experience align naturally with a career in construction, managing complex projects and multi-disciplined teams.
Whether you have experience in logistics, engineering, operations, leadership or your background translates directly into roles such as site management, project management, health and safety, or commercial roles, your ability to follow processes, adapt to changing circumstances, overcome challenges, work to deadlines and take accountability for outcomes are all attributes that are highly valued at Bowmer + Kirkland.
We know that the transition from armed forces to civilian employment can be daunting, but there are many similarities between roles at Bowmer + Kirkland and the armed forces.
Your leadership, teamwork, discipline align naturally to delivering complex construction projects.
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We have a structured hierarchy with different roles within the company to ensure everyone knows who they report to
Much like the military, we set clear, achievable goals for everyone to work towards in a timely manner
We have created a great working environment where everyone feels a sense of purpose and belonging which helps us the thrive and develop
We provide structured career development, mentoring and opportunities to build long-term careers within a supportive, team-focused environment.
Construction projects, like military operations, require coordination, trust, and clarity of communication. The environment may be different, but the underlying principles of leadership and teamwork remain the same.
The transferable skills that you have developed whilst serving in the armed forces will help you to thrive in a career in construction.
Site Managers directs daily operations on site, assigns tasks, ensures discipline and communicates on the progress of a project
A QS manages project costs, assigns budgets, plans resources, creates contracts/reports and gives advice on finances.
The Design Manager oversees the design process of projects, ensuring designs are accurate, achievable and meet project requirements.
A Site Engineer ensures the project is executed according to the design, specifications and safety regulations, whist coordinating resources.
Project Managers ensure operational excellence, overseeing all aspects of a construction project, from planning to completion, working to deadlines, staying within budget, and meeting quality standards.
Health and Safety personnel maintain a safe working environment for everyone by identifying potential hazards and risks, they implement safety precautions, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
We have been signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant Since 2019 and recognise the value that ex-forces personnel bring to our business.
Our current team includes regulars, veterans, reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and we actively encourage ex-service personnel or those currently serving in some capacity to apply for roles within the Bowmer + Kirkland Group.
