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Senior Technical Services Manager
Permanent
For a contractor who loves D&B, cut & carve, and high end fit-outs

If you’re a TSM who has spent years muttering “that physically does not fit” while designers insist it does…
If you’ve ever seen a CDP package that made you stare into the middle distance…
If your superpower is spotting a clash from 30 paces and fixing it before anyone else even notices…

Congratulations. You’re exactly who this main contractor is waiting for.

The role:
•    This isn’t a team management scenario. No supervising juniors. No babysitting.
This is an autonomous, senior role where you report directly to the Directors and are trusted — genuinely — to get on with it.
•    Responsible for 2 or 3 schemes at a time (£5m – c£20m)
•    Design & Build | Cut & carve refurbs | New builds with basements | CAT A/B fit-Outs, all the usual technical carnage
•    JCT with CDP — the TSM obstacle course.
•    You’ll be the technical spine of the project, dipping into pre-con, design, delivery, commissioning, and all the moments where someone whispers, “We should probably ask the TSM…”

Your day might involve:
•    Re-routing ductwork that was drawn by someone who has never seen a ceiling void
•    Explaining (again) why the riser can’t go there
•    Turning MEP mayhem into coordinated calm
•    Saving the programme by pointing out a catastrophic clash others thought was “fine”
•    Keeping subbies honest on cost and scope (your sixth sense for silly prices is unmatched)
•    Being the project’s technical adult — because someone has to be

Who you are:
•    A seasoned TSM with real D&B battle scars
•    Contract-aware, commercially switched-on, and allergic to BS
•    They want someone long-term, not someone counting down to their campervan tour
•    Calm, solutions-focused, and able to stop a design meeting from going off the rails
•    Someone who laughs when they cry — the true mark of a Technical Services professional

What you get:
•    A more than decent salary, with a package that includes proper grown-up benefits (25 days annual leave, travel paid, private pension contribution and healthcare)
•    A company where people stay 10–15 years
•    Directors who actually listen to technical people (wild, I know)
•    Freedom, autonomy, and trust — no micro-management, no nonsense

This role could also be referred to at other businesses as Technical Services Manager, Senior Technical Services Manager, Technical Delivery Manager, MEP Lead, or Design & Build Technical Manager.

If you’ve ever stood in a riser thinking, “I’m the only one here who knows what’s going on,” then this role will feel suspiciously like home.

Always available for a discreet chat:

Spencer Wade
07920 489522
[email protected]

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Site Manager - Refurbishment | A gateway into Heritage work
Grade I Listed | Central London | £3.5m | Live Site

This company operates almost exclusively in the heritage and conservation world - royal estates, historic buildings and places where reputation matters more than marketing.

This role isn’t quite that end of the spectrum yet.
But it’s how people get there.

The current project is a £3.5m refurbishment of a Georgian Grade I listed building in central London. Brick façade and principal listed rooms to the front, with extensive strip-out, remodelling and conversion of rear areas and basements into high-quality office space.

We’re looking for a technically sound Site Manager, likely from a refurb, fit-out or complex commercial background. You don’t need heritage experience - but you do need to be interested in working more carefully, more thoughtfully, and with fewer theatrics.

You’ll:
· Work alongside an experienced Site Manager
· Sometimes have a chaperone, sometimes run the site independently
· Manage trades, sequencing, logistics and H&S
· Be trusted to behave appropriately in a sensitive, live environment

This is a starter site into the heritage world - a chance to learn how historic buildings are handled properly, without being thrown in at the deep end.

The kind of person this suits:
· A few years’ experience as a Site Manager, but skin in the game..
· Strong technical knowledge and the ability to actually run a site
· Calm, credible and presentable
· A good communicator - someone who explains rather than shouts
· Comfortable dealing with clients, consultants and subcontractors
· Knows when to ask questions, and when to say very little at all
· More measured professional than site hardman

This company values:
· Judgement over speed
· Communication over noise
· Care over ego

If your background is refurb rather than volume housing,
and you’re curious about working on buildings with longer memories and higher expectations,
this could be the project that brings you into a very different part of the industry.

Please get in touch for a discreet conversation about conservation..

Spencer Wade

07920 489522

[email protected]

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Document Co-ordinator - Main Contractor - Tier 1
• Bristol
• Up to £32,000 - £36,000 + Package
• Jan 2026
• Permanent

Are you looking for a fresh new opportunity ? ……

One of the more vibrant contractors have a new role for a Document Controller to join their exciting Construction team.

This opportunity will suit if you are now looking for the next step in your career journey and enjoy working with motivated and committed colleagues.

You will be a talented Document Controller/Co-ordinator with experience in using Asite or a similar EDMS.

As integral part of the site teams, you will be the first point of contact for the EDMS, providing vital document support. The successful delivery of projects will be determined by your skills in managing the flow of information to the important members of the project team in a consistent and efficient manner.

You will be provided with an excellent salary plus travel expenses, as well as a working environment that is conducive to you reaching your ambitions

To view all Document Controller vacancies then please visit our website; https://www.borneltd.com

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Senior Quantity Surveyor | Harrow | Main Contractor | Salary over £100,000 | Immediate Start
 
Join a growing main contractor with a strong pipeline of projects across residential, façades, and education sectors.
 
You’ll take ownership of live projects and support the continued growth of the business — perfect for someone ready to step into a senior role where their input really counts.
 
The Role

- Manage all commercial aspects from procurement through to final account
- Prepare CVRs, valuations, and cost reports across multiple live projects
- Oversee subcontractor packages and payment approvals
- Liaise closely with project delivery teams to maintain cost control and programme alignment
- Contribute to tender reviews and pre-construction planning where needed

 
What they’re looking for

- 5–10 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
- Confident managing projects independently and reporting commercially to senior management
- Experience in residential, façade, or education projects is ideal
- Strong commercial acumen, attention to detail, and proactive approach

 
The Company
This is a respected main contractor with a growing reputation for delivering high-quality projects across London and the South East.
 
Their portfolio spans residential schemes, façade refurbishments, and education builds, with a focus on quality, collaboration, and long-term client relationships.
 
They’re expanding into new offices in Uxbridge, and this appointment is key to supporting that next phase of growth.
 
Package

- £85,000–£90,000 salary
- Bonus scheme taking total package to c.£110,000
- Permanent position | Immediate start
- Strong career progression in a supportive, growing business

 
Also known as: Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Lead QS
 
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin – 07551 155 789 | [email protected]
If this sounds like you (or someone you know), get in touch — no pressure.

 

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Project Quantity Surveyor | High-End Interiors & Refurbishment | Central London
 
Join a well-established, design-led interiors contractor delivering high-quality commercial and bespoke interior projects across London.
 
They operate at the detail-driven end of the market, working closely with clients, designers and construction teams to deliver technically demanding interior and refurbishment schemes. Their work is hands-on, fast-moving and quality-focused — not corporate, not volume-led.
 
With a strong pipeline and a growing team, they’re now looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to support live projects and work closely with the Construction Director.
 
The Role
This is a hands-on Project QS role, combining office-based commercial control with regular site involvement.
 
You will:

- Take commercial ownership of interior and refurbishment projects
- Manage cost reporting, valuations and variations across live schemes
- Prepare and maintain accurate cost plans, forecasts and CVRs
- Work closely with the Construction Director, site teams and subcontractors
- Support procurement and subcontractor package management
- Be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from early cost input through to final account
- Operate across both office and site environments, staying close to delivery

 
What they’re looking for

- Project Quantity Surveyor (intermediate to senior level)
- Hands-on background — comfortable on site as well as commercially
- Strong experience with cost reporting, variations and live project control
- Background in interiors, refurbishment or similar delivery-focused environments
- Commercially aware, practical and delivery-driven
- Someone who thrives in a smaller, close-knit contractor rather than a corporate setup
- Looking for a long-term, permanent role (not freelance)

 
The Company

- They are a specialist interiors contractor, delivering:
- High-quality commercial interiors
- Refurbishment and fit-out schemes
- Design-led, detail-focused projects
- Hands-on management of subcontractors and trade packages

 
They place real emphasis on:

- Quality of finish
- Practical problem-solving
- Strong site presence
- Collaborative working relationships

 
This is a business where good people are trusted, supported, and given responsibility.
 
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin
07551 155 789 | michael @ borneltd . com
 
No pressure — if this sounds like you (or someone you rate), happy to have a confidential chat or grab a coffee.

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Intermediate Quantity Surveyor | Cut & Carve, Retrofit & Heritage | Central London
 
Join a young, growing contractor delivering technically challenging refurbishment, retrofit, and heritage-led projects across London and the South East.
 
This is a design-conscious, commercially focused contractor working across cut & carve, retrofit, fit-out, and heritage schemes — spanning public sector, residential, and commercial projects typically ranging from £100k to £5m.
 
This is not a corporate, process-heavy environment. It’s a smaller business where QSs are trusted, given autonomy, and encouraged to take ownership — with strong senior support in place.
 
They’re currently delivering works at the Natural History Museum, alongside a £3m student accommodation scheme in Camberwell, with multiple projects running concurrently.
 
The Role

- Working under a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Director across 2–3 live projects
- Supporting full commercial delivery: procurement, valuations, variations, CVRs, and cost reporting
- Exposure to cut & carve refurbishments, retrofit schemes, fit-outs, and heritage projects
- Involvement from early-stage through to final accounts
- Office-based role with flexibility and site visits as required (no rigid attendance model)
- Opportunity to grow into greater responsibility as the business scales

 
What they’re looking for

- Minimum 4 years experience
- Main contractor background preferred
- Experience in refurbishment, fit-out, retrofit, or heavy refurb environments
- Comfortable working across multiple projects simultaneously
- Commercially sound, curious, and keen to develop under a Senior QS

 
The Company
They are a modern contractor delivering technically demanding refurbishment and heritage projects, including:

- Cut & carve refurbishments
- Retrofit & fabric upgrades
- Fit-out & internal reconfiguration
- Public sector & cultural buildings
- Residential & mixed-use schemes

 
A good fit for someone who wants variety, autonomy, and progression rather than being boxed into a single repetitive project type.
 
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | 07551 155 789 | [email protected]
No pressure — if this sounds like you (or someone you rate), feel free to get in touch.

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Site Manager (No1 on Site) 
£300 + CIS 
February 2026
New Build Industrial Sheds - Main Contractor South London
SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid 14 Month Contract  

The Company 
The company is a medium sized Main Contractor - that take on projects of the Industrial nature, from new build steel frame warehouses to storage units.  This company has double in size in the last 12 months due to successful tendering and already have a very health pipeline of work for 2026.

The Opportunity 
We are looking for a Project Manager who has a proven record of accomplishment completing new build warehouses and refurbishment of storage unit from start to completion from out of the ground. From £5m - £20m value size, The right candidate will be hands on, eyes and ears on site as well as, making sure the programme is being met on time.   

The project Includes
The contract will deliver a new build Industrial Storage £8m over a 14 month Contract. The Candidate must prove they have run new build industrial sheds out of the ground to completion. Strong experience with Steel Frame / Cladding & Multi Unit New Build Industrial Sheds, working for a Main Contractor.  
Skills / Experience required:
• Reporting directly to Contracts Manager, the Site Manager will have complete autonomy for all on site activities.  
• High level of practical knowledge of relevant employment, Health and Safety and general legislative requirements
• Excellent Leader with strong communication skills.
• Responsible for overall management of the programme.
• Adheres to the highest standards of health and safety.
• Planning and organisational skills
• Proven longevity with previous employers
• Proven track record of managing projects from start to completion.
• Overseeing management of on-site sub-contractors.

Must have SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.   If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply for this Site Manager in South London, then please email an updated CV to Joshua French.   To view all of our current Site Manager positions in London or Kent then please visit our website; https://www.borneltd.com or register for alerts on our App (available on the App Store and on Google play).   Please bear in mind that we often get a high volume of applications for each role. We would love to call every single person, even if they are not the right fit, but we just can’t. What we can guarantee is that we will strive to contact suitable candidates, who have the required experience and background for this role or any other current roles, as soon as possible.

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Quantity Surveyor | Developer-Contractor | Fulham | Freelance or Perm | Immediate Start
 
A growing developer-contractor is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a major £18m commercial-to-residential refurbishment , before moving on to a pipeline of residential schemes across London.
 
You’ll play a central role in driving procurement, commercial management, and contractual control on a technically challenging project — ideal for a QS who’s confident operating independently, influencing design and delivery teams, and protecting commercial outcomes while working within a fast-paced developer environment.
 
This is a key hire for the business, suited to someone who can hit the ground running, communicate clearly, and bring structure to commercial processes from day one.
 
The Role

- Lead procurement and letting of complex subcontract packages
• Prepare tender enquiries, analyse returns, and issue subcontract orders
• Manage subcontractor accounts through to final account
• Prepare valuations, forecasts, CVRs and cost-to-complete reports
• Maintain accurate commercial records and support project teams with contract compliance
• Maintain oversight of prelims and ensure site records support supply chain challenges
• Retain and update risk & opportunity schedules
• Manage claim submissions and responses, protecting SDL’s contractual entitlements
• Take ownership for commercial delivery and financial performance across assigned projects

 
What they’re looking for

- Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor with 4+ years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong track record on residential apartment schemes and refurbishment projects
• Experience with Design & Build contracts (JCT)
• Able to influence project and design teams to drive better commercial outcomes
• Strong analytical, organisational and time-management skills
• Confident drafting contractual letters, reports and commercially sensitive correspondence
• Knowledge of bonds, warranties, guarantees, LOIs and common contractual mechanisms

The Company
This is a hands-on, fast-moving developer-contractor delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use projects across London.
 
With a strong pipeline and a major refurbishment scheme already underway, you’ll join a team where your input makes a direct impact on the commercial success of each project.
 
The culture is professional, pragmatic and collaborative — ideal for QSs who enjoy taking ownership rather than being lost in a large corporate structure.
 
Also known as: Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, Residential QS, Refurb QS
 
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin – 07551 155 789
michael @ borneltd . com
 
No pressure — if it sounds like you, or someone in your network, feel free to get in touch.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor
Maidenhead | Residential Conversions & New Builds | February 2025
 
This is a growing main contractor based in Maidenhead, delivering residential and mixed-use projects across the South East — from office-to-resi conversions to new build schemes up to £15m.
 
You’ll play a key commercial role within a small, established team — leading on procurement, cost reporting, and subcontract management across multiple live sites.
 
The Role

- Manage commercial duties across multiple residential projects (up to £15m)
• Lead procurement, tendering, and subcontract account management
• Prepare cost reports, CVRs, and monthly valuations
• Support the Senior QS and Commercial Consultant on financial forecasting
• Attend site meetings and liaise with delivery teams to track progress and costs

 
What They’re Looking For

- Main contracting background (essential)
• 5–10 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS
• Strong procurement and cost reporting capability
• Confident managing subcontractor accounts and cost control independently
• Solid technical understanding of residential construction

 
The Company
This is a privately owned main contractor established in 2010.
They specialise in residential conversion and new build projects, currently delivering eight live sites totalling around 300 units across the South East.
 
The business has grown rapidly from £8m to £20m turnover in recent years and is on track to reach £30m next year, driven by repeat clients and a reputation for delivering quality.
 
Also known as: Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project QS
 
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin – 07551 155 789 | [email protected]
No pressure. If it sounds like you (or someone you know), get in touch for a confidential chat.

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Intermediate or Senior Quantity Surveyor | Prime Residential & Heritage | West London
 
Join a growing, design-led contractor operating in the super-prime, bespoke residential and heritage refurbishment market across London.
 
This company work on one-off, architect-led, technically complex homes — from listed buildings and conservation-area refurbishments to basements, structural alterations, and full townhouse transformations.
 
This is not volume housing or process-driven production work — this is detail-led, hands-on construction at the premium end.
 
They’re actively winning work, tendering heavily, and moving into a new office as the business scales.
 
The Role

- Take full commercial ownership of bespoke residential & heritage refurbishment projects
• Manage procurement of specialist subcontract packages (basements, structural, heritage trades, finishes)
• Run valuations, variations, CVRs, cost reporting & forecasting
• Work closely with Directors, Consultants & Site Teams on design-led schemes
• Support with tendering and early-stage cost planning

 
What they’re looking for

- Intermediate or Senior QS
• Background in super-prime or bespoke schemes not essential
- Would suit someone who has been involved in heavy refurb or residential projects
• Someone who enjoys complex problem-solving — not rigid corporate process
• Loyal, adaptable, commercially sharp, and delivery-focused
• Comfortable in a smaller, fast-moving business with real responsibility

 
The Company
They are a super-prime residential & heritage refurbishment contractor, delivering bespoke, design-led projects across London.
 
Their work typically includes:
• Listed & period buildings
• Basement excavations
• Full townhouse refurbishments
• Structural reconfigurations
• High-end bespoke interiors & finishes
 
This is craftsmanship-led construction — not volume or repetitive work.
 
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin – 07551 155 789 | michael @ borneltd . com
No pressure — if this sounds like you (or someone you rate), get in touch.