Speller Metcalfe is first and foremost and family company, which was started in response to two disgruntled quantity surveyors who wanted to do things better.
Formed in 1995 by Steve Speller and Andy Metcalfe, their vision was to create a business centred around honesty, transparency and family values, which we are pleased to say is what our ethos and vision continue to be based upon – albeit we have picked up a few more values along the way.
The early years
1995
Speller Construction
Steve stepped out first to get the business moving while Andy supported the growth of the company with an income; Steve setting up Speller Construction from his garage, with wife Sharon helping to hand paint our first company signs!
Andy then joined the company six months later to form Speller Metcalfe as we know it today.
2002
Malvern HQ
Following the growth of the company, we relocated from a drafty first floor office in Cradley, Herefordshire, into what was to become our HQ in Malvern.
2007
First framework
We were successfully appointed to our first framework for Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) in 2007, and now sit on a number of frameworks across multiple sectors including housing, healthcare and education.
2011
Living division formed
2011 marked a clear divergence into the affordable housing sector, which followed with the establishment of our Living division.
The team now support Speller Metcalfe as an approved contractor for multiple Registered Providers, alongside provision of extra care and over-55 residences, apartments and student accommodation, private homes, and our own housing developments.
2011
Small Works office opens
Formerly headed up Operations Director, Bill Cave, the Small Works team took up residence in their new office.
Now led by divisional director, Matthew Bailey, the team has delivered some of our most complex and award-winning projects to date.
2013
Habberley Learning Campus
Our highest value project at this point was the the award-winning £24m Habberley Learning Campus, which was procured through the West Midlands Contractor Framework.
The project was shortlisted for the BIM Initiative of the Year at the Building Awards, and took home a Considerate Constructors Scheme Gold Award.
2014
Wolverhampton office
Within a year of opening a smaller Kingswinford office to explore a wider West Midlands region, the team had doubled in size and turnover increased six-fold, and as a result we moved into new premises in Wolverhampton.
2015: Spellstock
Celebrating 20 years in business, staff and their families took to a pub in Herefordshire to enjoy live music, camping, the best burgers around and drinks on Andy and Steve!
2015: Contractor of the Year (Construction News)
Speller Metcalfe wins our first Contractor of the Year award from Construction News, going up against national Tier 1 contractors, including the team who delivered the Shard in the same year.
2017: Contractor of the Year (Building)
Two years later we went onto win the prestigious Building Awards Contractor of the Year accolade, demonstrating our commitment to innovation and excellence in construction.
2020: 25 years in business
Speller Metcalfe celebrates another milestone – 25 years in business. Unfortunately we were unable to get together in person due to the pandemic, but celebrated in spirit with a fantastic newsletter highlighting all of our achievements and staff experiences across the last 25 years.
2022: The next generation
Steve Speller announces his retirement, with son James named as Managing Director, supported by brother Adrian as our Technical Director.
2024: Andy Metcalfe retires
In 2024, joint-founder and owner of Speller Metcalfe, Andy Metcalfe, announced his retirement.
Andy spent almost 30 years developing and shaping in the company into the leading regional contractor it has become today, and has overseen many UK firsts (and even a world-first) during his tenure. In conjunction with Andy’s retirement, the Speller family acquired his shares, ensuring the company’s future remains secure within the family business.