Nick Gwyther

If you’re at the start of your construction career and want hands-on experience, professional development and to work in a people-focused company, we’d love to hear from you.

• Established offices in Bristol and Derby, working on nationwide framework partnerships
• Opportunity to deliver projects for well-known longstanding clients in retail and logistics sectors
• A supportive environment for training development and progression

If you or someone you know is looking to start a rewarding career in construction, please get in touch with a CV and tell us abit about yourself:

careers@uplandsretail.co.uk

Located on an exposed hill in a coastal environment, the store external steelwork had suffered substantial corrosion. The team completed extensive preparation to the specified ST2.5 standard before applying a protective coating system.

The works were inspected by the manufacturer, Tor, during delivery to confirm compliance and support the product warranty providing Tesco with a high-quality, durable finish suited to the challenging coastal conditions.

We are pleased to have successfully completed our first refit for Waitrose at Petersfield, Hampshire. The scheme was well received and included replacement of M&E services, plant, refrigeration cases, security, fire alarm and BMS systems along with new counters and refresh principles throughout.

We are already working on the next schemes for this new and valued Client and are excited to continue our development with them.

We were delighted to play our part in the 21’800 sq. ft new store on the King’s Road in Chelsea, London, winning the award at the Retail Week Awards 2026.

The first new opening for the brand in the UK since 2014 offers full-service fish, meat and cheese counters, as well as food on-the-go offerings and a beauty and wellness department.

To top off a fantastic year we were incredibly proud, and grateful, to receive recognition from Marks & Spencer for efforts delivering projects this year.

Renewal of the year 2025 (Swindon Orbital)

Main Contractor of the year 2025

This was a collaborative success supported by many people across consultants, supply chain partners, M&S stakeholders and our internal team. We look forward to delivering our next 3 schemes for M&S in the first quarter of 2026.

Uplands team came together for a rewarding Beach Clean Day at Weston-Super-Mare, demonstrating our shared commitment to environmental responsibility and community impact. Armed with gloves, litter pickers, and plenty of enthusiasm, we collected 61kg of waste and helped restore the beauty of this much-loved coastal spot. It was inspiring to see colleagues from across the company working side by side outside the office, making a tangible difference while strengthening our team spirit.

A huge thank-you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy.

We recently completed a full store refit including colleague areas following considerable asbestos removal, works were completed within a 10 week programme.

We’d like to thank all involved for efforts in delivering a great project.

We’re looking for an Accounts Team Lead to oversee day-to-day accounts and manage a small team, playing a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring regulatory compliance.

If you think you’d be a good fit or you’d like to find out more about the role, we’d love to hear from you.  Call our Bristol office on 0117 987 8030 or email careers@uplandsretail.co.uk.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of working in a similar role within the construction industry
• Proven experience managing accounts payable / receivable department or similar role
• A strong understanding of VAT rules, including reverse charge mechanisms
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience is essential
• Proficiency in using accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• AAT qualifications or someone who is working towards a relevant accounting qualification is preferred

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in a multi-entity or international environment
• Experience of using Sage 50
• Experience of using Eque2

Other:

The role is full-time (5 days) and office based in our Bristol Head Office.