Major Projects Manager

Bellrock is the trusted challenger in UK property services. Driven by insights, powered by technology, and delivered by talented people, we are redefining how real estate is managed.

Since 2003, our people-first and technology-led approach has helped organisations across the UK transform their estates into high-performance, sustainable environments. Through our integrated service model-spanning Technologies, Consulting, Critical Engineering & Jordon, and Intelligent Asset Care-we deliver compliance, quality, and operational excellence while reducing cost and carbon impact.

Our award-winning Concerto IWMS platform, together with mobile solutions from Mobiess and energy analytics from InMetriks, enables smart, data-led estate management at scale.

How will you be the change?

We believe every role is essential to providing that peace of mind for our customers - whatever part of the business you're in. Because every role plays a part in driving us further. And everyone can be the change. That's how deliver value for our customers, and building systems that lead the way

And as a Major Projects Manager with Bellrock, you'll do it by...

Managing minor refurbishment projects up to £2m, including kitchens, pubs, and schools, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery. You will act as the primary point of contact on site, coordinating all stakeholders, and driving projects efficiently from start to finish.

• To ensure the delivery of a professional, resilient and exceptional service to clients operating within critical environments where uptime, safety and compliance are paramount
• To successfully lead and manage large single or multiple critical engineering projects up to the value of £2m, ensuring delivery meets customer requirements, company standards and all legislative and regulatory obligations
• To drive sustainable growth, statutory and regulatory compliance, operational performance, governance, and the development and retention of employees within the Critical Engineering discipline
• To lead, manage and develop employees, ensuring Bellrock culture, values and behaviours are demonstrated consistently across all projects
• To work with senior management to support continued growth within the Critical Engineering, marketplace, including cross-selling and framework opportunities
• Work with the Senior Management Team to drive and implement processes specific to critical engineering project delivery, including industry best practice, health & safety, business continuity and reporting compliance
• Proactively develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including clients, account principals, consultants, designers, subcontractors and specialist suppliers operating within critical environments
• Lead and contribute to tender submissions, pre-qualification questionnaires and client presentations for critical engineering projects
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all critical engineering project matters
• Overall responsibility for safe delivery, technical quality and performance in line with customer and Bellrock expectations
• Ensure buildability and safe sequencing of works within live and operational critical environments
• Manage the design process, ensuring technical assurance, coordination of M&E systems and delivery of value engineering solutions without compromising resilience or compliance
• Own and manage the master programme, resource planning and forecasting for all assigned projects
• Maintain full visibility of project status at all times and escalate any risks relating to safety, programme, cost, resilience or service continuity
• Lead dispute resolution on site, particularly where works impact live operations
• Ensure timely, accurate and transparent reporting internally and to clients
• Understand the commercial position of projects and work closely with the Commercial team to protect Bellrock's contractual and financial position
• Make informed site-based decisions that may have commercial or operational impact, particularly in high-risk environments
• Manage the interaction between commercial and delivery teams to achieve balanced outcomes without compromising safety, quality or client relationships
• Ensure valuations, applications for payment and variations are tracked and communicated in line with agreed schedules
• Ensure delivery teams attend all key package pre-let, technical and commercial meetings
• Ensure appropriate technical representation is present at final account and close-out meetings
• Ensure project teams are appropriately resourced with suitably qualified and authorised personnel
• Line manage and motivate direct reports, including performance management, capability development and succession planning
• Ensure continuous development through performance reviews, training, coaching and mentoring, supporting the development of junior and emerging talent
• Manage effective communication of technical, operational and safety-critical information
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, ISO accreditations and critical engineering governance frameworks
• Fulfil responsibilities within the Project Management System
• Ensure daily site inspections, permit controls and assurance activities are completed and actions closed promptly
• Demonstrate strong leadership in live environments, setting the standard for safety, professionalism and behaviour
• Plan projects effectively, allocating responsibilities and ensuring clarity of roles
• Ensure health, safety, environment and quality standards, operating procedures and legislative requirements are understood and adhered to at all times
• Lead the procurement strategy, ensuring competent and experienced critical engineering suppliers are selected
• Reduce the risk of project failure through early identification and engagement of specialist subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensure all subcontract orders, warranties, testing and commissioning documentation are placed in line with contract and programme requirements
• Experienced and competent in holding the role of Principal Designer and/or Principal Contractor under CDM regulations.

What does it take?

If you're ready to be the energy that helps us build our business, share our success, and really own it as a Major Project Manager, you'll need...

• HND/HNC in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Foundation Degree or equivalent in Building Services or Engineering
• Proven experience delivering projects within critical or regulated environments (e.g. data centres, healthcare, utilities, infrastructure)
• Holds SMSTS (Site Manager Safety Training Scheme), CDM 2015, and CSCS Card
• Agile/Prince2 qualification, IOSH Managing Safely, and Temporary Works Coordinator (CITB) are desirable
• Ability to lead others through change, motivating and empowering teams to achieve organisational goals
• Relevant knowledge contractual & procurement Frameworks e.g. JCT/NEC
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to manage cost and value.
• Structured risk management ability through quantitative risk analysis, and change control governance
• Strong strategic thinking capability, translating strategy into actionable delivery plans
• Ability to challenge conventional thinking and introduce innovative approaches to project delivery
• High levels of personal motivation, commitment and professional integrity

Commitment

• Takes accountability and demonstrates passion for excellence, safety, and improvement.

Planning & Organisation

• Manages workloads effectively, delegates tasks, and stays highly organised.

Communicating & Influencing

• Adapts communication to different audiences and uses technical knowledge to guide decisions.

Team Working

• Collaborates, shares knowledge, and leverages team strengths.

Leadership

• Leads by example, sets clear expectations, and supports team development through coaching and mentoring

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work between the Birmingham and the London office, three times a week and 2 days at home. Working hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.

What can we offer you?

Upon joining Bellrock, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it's on us)

Salary exchange pension scheme

Life cover

Paid sick leave

Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year

Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials

Healthcare Cashplan

MotorSave Scheme

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Helping you to shine

We've always encouraged new and different perspectives - and that also means making ours a workplace that encourages diverse and unique voices. Where everyone feels welcome, included, and supported to be themselves and achieve more.

So, if you join us, you'll find an inclusive workplace that recognises your hard work, offers lots of learning and development, flexible and hybrid working, and support for your wellbeing. As well as benefits that can make a difference to your life.

Ready to start shining?

Our people are our passion, so we're all about helping them to shine. That means putting everything in place for you to have a rewarding career with us. So you can go far in your career, with us behind you. And our business will grow, too. So, if you're ready to start your career journey with Bellrock, we're ready to welcome you. It's a great place to be - the light, the energy, the solution. You.

Apply today.