Regional Manager
Location: Bristol
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
Bell Building Projects (BBP) has been a leader in the construction industry for 40 years, delivering high-performance projects with excellence and integrity. With a strong reputation and a secure pipeline of work through Q2 2028, including over £300m in tendered projects in 2024, we offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment of growth.
The Role
As a Regional Manager, you will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of multiple construction projects within your region, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. You will oversee contract management, financial performance, and compliance while maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. A key part of your role will be to set and monitor regional KPIs, ensuring operational efficiency and taking corrective action where necessary. You will also play a crucial role in protecting and enhancing the company’s reputation, fostering a positive work environment, and leading site teams to achieve business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple construction contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Manage project schedules, milestones, and regional performance KPIs, while coordinating site teams and managing contract variations and claims.
- Manage and mentor Site Managers, Supervisors, and project teams, while ensuring that office staff, the commercial team, and wider regional employees are supported, aligned, and working collaboratively toward business goals.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, conduct site audits, and promote a strong safety culture.
- Monitor budgets, costs, and cash flow, oversee subcontractor payments, valuations, tenders, and procurement plans, while identifying efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, maintaining relationships, resolving disputes, and identifying new business opportunities.
- Ensure work meets quality standards, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and contractual obligations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop site teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience: Proven track record as a Contracts Manager with Main Contractor experience, managing multiple projects, ideally in façade remediation and cladding.
- Qualifications: SMSTS, CSCS (Black), First Aid, Temporary Works Coordinator, NVQ/SVQ L6/L7, IOSH/NEBOSH, and relevant safety and inspection certifications.
- Knowledge & Skills: Deep understanding of construction contracts (JCT, NEC), health & safety regulations (CDM 2015), fire safety, cladding remediation, risk management, quality control, and modern construction techniques.
- Leadership & Competencies: Strong leadership, team coordination, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to solve complex problems, make decisions under pressure, and mentor junior managers.
- Commercial & Strategic Awareness: Commercial acumen, advanced dispute resolution, sustainability knowledge (BREEAM, Net Zero), and legal training in contract law and dispute resolution.
Why Join BBP?
Join a company with 40 years of industry excellence and a strong future pipeline. We offer a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, income protection, and death in service benefits. Enjoy annual salary reviews, discretionary performance-based bonuses, and 32 days of holiday with a flexible bank holiday scheme. We actively support professional development and training, and business mileage is reimbursed. Our offices are fully accessible, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all.
Diversity & Inclusion
Bell Building Projects is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion practices are free from bias, offering fair access to all qualified candidates. Selection decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and experience, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Bell Building Projects values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Applications are open to eligible UK residents. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!
