At Speller Metcalfe, we recognise the significant impact our activities have on the environment at a local, regional, and global level.
We strive to manage our environmental impact by taking a responsible and proactive approach that focuses on innovation, responsibility, and continuous improvement – and where possible exceeds industry regulations – to help us shape a more sustainable future for the places where we work.
Environmental commitments
Speller Metcalfe continually seeks to improve our environmental performance through a circular economy approach, including:
- Protecting and enhancing biodiversity
- Reusing and recycling materials, wherever feasible
- Water and energy conservation
- Pollution prevention and control
We also produce and manage:
- Specialist land remediation strategies to develop brownfield sites and create new infrastructure
- Construction environmental management plans
- Local Authority environmental planning requirements
- Building to sustainable codes, with a focus on airtightness and energy efficiency
- Harnessing the expertise of our in-house SHEQ team (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality)
Social value
Education and collaboration is key to creating a sustainable legacy for the next generation. Our project teams work hand-in-glove with schools, colleges and universities that provide hands-on opportunities to learn about the built environment, and how we are working towards creating a sustainable future – at all stages of the build process.
This may be constructing bee hives and bug hotels with primary school children through to supporting modules in sustainability and design at degree level, alongside the implementation of our own internal training and development programmes.
Find out more about our social value approach.
Our SHEQ team
Adrian Speller
Technical Director
As our Technical Director, Adrian has overseen the development and delivery of some of the UK’s most sustainable buildings, both new build and retrofit. He is Passive House Tradesperson certified and a BREEAM Accredited Professional, ensuring he is expertly qualified in the design and construction of high-performance buildings that use a fabric-first approach.
Adrian has been fundamental in guiding our business to an industry-leading position within low carbon and sustainable construction, undertaking many UK firsts within BIM, Passivhaus, MULTI COMFORT and Integrated Project Insurance (IPI).
Together with brother and Managing Director James, Adrian strives to position Speller Metcalfe as an industry leader, while retaining the family values and teamwork ethos the company was built upon.
Norman Davies
Senior Health & Safety Manager
Norman Davies is a seasoned Health and Safety professional with over 40 years of experience. As a Chartered Member of IOSH, he holds a BSc Honours degree and maintains a full range of NEBOSH certifications in Construction, Health & Safety, and Fire. His career began in enforcement, and he has since built a reputation for his pragmatic approach to problem-solving, developing effective systems to address the unique challenges of the construction industry.
Known for his enthusiastic and inclusive leadership style, Norman brings out the best in people while maintaining a strong commitment to health and safety standards. He is firm in his resolve, ensuring that all commitments are met without compromise, particularly when it comes to safety.
Sam Minett-Smith
EHS Risk & Opportunity Manager
Sam manages our carbon footprint analysis, streamlining energy reports and supporting the wider business in our net zero targets. He also champions recycled product and material re-use and uses his experience of retrofit construction to support energy efficiency and decarbonisation.
Sam has close to 20 years’ experience, a BSC & PDip in Environmental Management and is also a qualified Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv).
Wayne Bishop
Health & Safety Manager
Laurence Speller
Process Manager & Trainer
After 15 years in teaching, Laurence transitioned into the construction industry, where he now manages digital quality management processes for Speller Metcalfe, among other aspects to his role. He plays a key role in enhancing workplace safety and efficiency through the effective use of technology; a recent example of digital transformation is Biosite, which streamlines site inductions across multiple projects, ensuring safety and compliance for all our operatives.
Additionally, Laurence has been instrumental in developing Build Up, Speller Metcalfe’s e-learning platform focused on career development and skill-building for employees. He also manages the implementation of Fieldwire, an app used for on-site quality management, plan viewing, and progress tracking. Through these innovations, Laurence helps drive Speller Metcalfe’s commitment to modern, efficient construction practices.
Holly Winby
SHEQ Trainee
Holly joined Speller Metcalfe following five years in the manufacturing sector, where she gained qualifications in operational performance and contributed to health and safety initiatives.
Her passion for health and safety led to a work experience opportunity with our Health & Safety Manager, which inspired her to pursue a career in the field. Now a SHEQ Trainee, Holly is being trained across Safety, Health, and Environmental areas, supporting the wider SHEQ team.