Bam Construction is looking for a new northern regional director after incumbent John Phillips has retired.
Phillips started his career as a civil engineer, working as a subcontractors’ site agent, before joining Bam in 1989. He led the construction of the Leeds Arena (pictured) and other major projects, becoming director for the North East in 2015.
In a LinkedIn post, Phillips said retirement will “take some getting used to”, adding a “fond goodbye to all the great people I have worked with and met along the way”.
The now-former Bam executive added that he now has more time to spend with grandchildren, on holiday and playing golf.
A spokesperson for Bam confirmed the resignation was not linked to the contractor’s plans to cut 40 jobs from its London and Northern offices – and that recruitment for a new northern director is now underway.
They added that Phillips leaves “with our good wishes after a long and valued career with Bam”.
