Large 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 Large Projects Manager with Bellrock, you’ll do it by…

• To lead the performance and management of large-scale critical engineering project accounts, including operational delivery teams, ensuring safe, resilient and compliant delivery in live and mission-critical environments.
• 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 £5m, 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

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 Large 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 full accountability for decisions, actions and outcomes

Demonstrates passion for excellence, safety and continuous improvement

Planning and Organisation

• Delegates effectively and manages complex workloads
• Highly organised with strong time management skills

Communicating and Influencing

• Adapts communication style to suit different audiences and environments
• Uses data, evidence and technical understanding to influence outcomes

Team Working

• Actively collaborates, shares knowledge and supports colleagues
• Recognises strengths and weaknesses and leverages diverse skill sets

Leadership

• Acts as a role model with high personal and professional standards
• Adapts leadership style to suit individuals and situations
• Approachable and supportive, offering guidance when required
• Communicates clear expectations and addresses issues decisively
• Articulates a clear purpose and secures buy-in from stakeholders
• Invests in developing others through coaching, mentoring and opportunity
• Provides fair, accurate and constructive feedback to build capability and confidence

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