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Quantity Surveyor / Estimator | Central London | Perm
Specialist Stone Subcontractor | Immediate

A specialist subcontractor delivering high-end stonework packages across commercial and residential projects in London and the South East.

Having recently secured a major new contract (with another tender pending), they're looking to bring in a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their growing commercial team.

The Role
• Take responsibility for pre-contract estimating and post-contract commercial management
• Prepare tenders, pricing schedules, and cost plans for stonework packages (£100k-£1m)
• Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, and final accounts
• Liaise closely with clients, architects, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget
• Work across a mixture of live projects and new tenders in Central London

What they're looking for
• 5 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator
• Preferably experience with a specialist subcontractor (stonework, façades, cladding, drylining, etc.)
• Confident working with Excel and client-provided systems (basic software only - no fancy tools required)

The Company
They are a trusted subcontractor with a track record of delivering prestigious stonework and façade packages across London. They pride themselves on repeat business with Tier 1 contractors and developers, built on quality craftsmanship and transparent commercial management.

Also known as: Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Project QS, Senior QS, Stonework QS

Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin - 07551 155 789 | michael @ borneltd . com
No pressure. If it sounds like you (or someone you know), get in touch.

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Document Controller - Commercial Fit Out
• London
• Up to £43,000 + Travel
• January 2026
• Permanent

A leading commercial fit out contractor has secured a number of exciting projects heading into Spring and wish to appoint a new Document Controller to strengthen their operations.

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 on sites in Central London

You will be a talented Document Controller with at least 5 years' experience in using Aconex 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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Quantity Surveyor (Refurb & Conservation) | Central London | Permanent | Immediate

If you can price a brick and explain a box gutter, read on.

You'll suit this if you:
• Started on the tools (carpentry or similar) or you've spent serious time on scaffold, not just in spreadsheets.
• Know what a box gutter is, how a roof goes together, and what happens before/after the scaffold goes up.
• Can talk brick bonds, temporary works, CAT scans (cable avoidance), propping, and sequencing without phoning a friend.
• Enjoy getting out to site, walking the job, and controlling the numbers because you understand the build.

The Work (real examples, not buzzwords):
• Live refurb & conservation of listed/period assets across Central London.
• Section 20 mansion blocks, façade retention, structural cut & carve, high-spec commercial refurb.
• Values mostly £150k-£2m (some £2-3m+) with tricky access, neighbours, and logistics.

Where you add instant value:
• Valuations & variations grounded in what's actually buildable this week.
• Scoping packages with an eye for temporary works, access, waste routes, and build sequencing.
• Sitting with PM/SM and agreeing the method before you agree the money.
• Final accounts that stand up because you understood the detail on day one.

Litmus Test (be honest with yourself):
• Could you explain to a client how you'd remove two internal columns to create a big retail space, at least at outline method level (temp works, propping, sequencing, back-propping, steel install, finishes make-good)?
• Do you know today's ballpark price of common bricks and what might move it?
• Can you sketch how you'd detail a box gutter tie-in on a refurb roof and the risks to watch for?
If you're nodding, you'll likely fly here.

About the Contractor:
• 30 years in high-quality restoration & conservation, ~£13m turnover.
• 16-18 live projects; core trades in-house (restorers, stonemasons, decorators); roofs/M&E/specialist packages subbed but tightly managed.
• Tight, practical team who back people that take ownership.

What you've probably done:
• 3-5+ years post-grad QS (or more) with real site exposure-ideally carpentry/trade background.
• Refurb/conservation experience ideal, but solid builder's eye matters more.
• Confident with take-offs, CVRs, valuations, variations, budgets, accruals, and closing final accounts.
• Happy up a scaffold, in a plant room, or over drawings with an SE.

Progression & Package:
• Chance to own fewer, higher-value jobs with complex commercial oversight.
• Path to lead QS/commercial manager as you grow.
• Competitive salary/benefits, plus the autonomy to run your jobs like you mean it.

No long cover letter needed. Let's talk-no pressure.
Michael Ogunyankin · 07551 155 789 · michael @ borneltd . com

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Job Title: Project Manager - Bespoke Joinery
Location: Central London
Project Values: £20,000 - £1.2 million

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong bespoke joinery background to oversee multiple high-end joinery projects across Central London. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who has spent time on the bench and understands the craft of joinery inside out.
You'll be responsible for managing several live projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, precision, and client satisfaction at every stage. Each project will have a Lead Carpenter reporting directly to you.

Key Responsibilities

·Manage and oversee multiple bespoke joinery projects from concept to completion
·Supervise Lead Carpenters, providing hands-on technical guidance when required
·Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines across multiple sites
·Conduct site visits to maintain quality control and ensure work meets the company's exacting standards
·Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery
·Troubleshoot site issues and proactively manage risks
·Maintain a strong focus on craftsmanship, detail, and client satisfaction

Experience & Requirements

·Proven experience managing bespoke joinery projects (essential)
·Strong technical background in joinery, ideally with hands-on bench experience
·Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and installation methods
·Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
·Strong leadership and communication skills

Gabriele Omarini
[email protected]
07586458612

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Job Title: No.1 Site Manager - 5-Star Hotel Fit-Out
Location: Knightsbridge, London
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Duration: 11 weeks
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced No.1 Site Manager to take full leadership of a high-profile 5-star hotel fit-out project in Knightsbridge. This is the next phase of works on an exclusive, live hotel site where discretion, precision, and premium quality are paramount.
Key Responsibilities
·Lead and oversee the fit-out of 24 rooms within a fully operational, occupied hotel environment.
·Act as the primary point of contact for a highly demanding client, ensuring exceptional standards and professionalism at all times.
·Manage and coordinate subcontractors, schedules, and quality control to deliver to exacting specifications.
·Ensure all works are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining safety and minimal disruption to hotel operations.
Essential Requirements
·Proven experience managing high-end hotel refurbishments or equivalent luxury fit-out projects.
·Demonstrated ability to perform under extreme pressure and tight deadlines.
·Seniority and confidence to stand firm with a demanding client and handle challenging conversations professionally.
·Strong leadership skills with a track record of successfully leading similar live-site projects.
·Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
Additional Details
·Schedule: 6-7 days per week (to meet the project timeline).
·Live Site Conditions: Other hotel floors and rooms will remain occupied by high-profile guests, requiring discretion and minimal disruption.
Gabriele Omarini
[email protected]
07586458612

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Design Manager | Residential & Mixed-use | Kensington | Nov 2025

An opportunity for a Design Manager to join a design & build main contractor known for delivering prime residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across London.

Based in Kensington, you'll take ownership of design coordination across luxury refurbishments and conversion schemes ensuring design intent, quality, and technical delivery are maintained from pre-construction through to handover.

This role would suit someone with strong technical experience in prime residential or boutique projects, confident managing design development and subcontractor packages in a fast-paced, design-led environment.

The Role
• Lead and coordinate design delivery on upper specification residential and refurbishment projects in Central London
• Liaise closely with architects, consultants, and specialist subcontractors to resolve technical design queries
• Review and manage joinery, stone, façade, and MEP design packages
• Maintain design programmes, approvals, and document control through all project stages
• Support pre-construction and tender teams with design input and value engineering
• Ensure buildability, quality, and client design intent are consistently achieved

What they're looking for
• 5+ years' experience as a Design Manager (or Senior Design Coordinator) within a main contractor environment
• Proven experience delivering high-end residential, mixed-use, or commercial refurbishment schemes
• Strong technical understanding with the ability to manage subcontractor design packages independently
• Excellent communication and coordination skills confident dealing with architects, clients, and site teams
• A proactive mindset and passion for quality, detail, and buildability

The Company
They are a growing London-based Design & Build contractor delivering residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects valued between £5m£30m.

Their portfolio spans luxury refurbishments, complex conversions, and new-build residential projects across prime London postcodes, typically valued between £10m£25m.

With a turnover of around £50m and a strong pipeline of D&B work, they offer a supportive environment where design, delivery, and collaboration go hand in hand

Also known as: Senior Design Coordinator, Project Design Manager, Technical Design Manager

Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin 07951 155 789
michael @ borneltd . com

If you're a Design Manager with a passion for high-quality, design-led projects and want to work with a growing London contractor delivering prime residential schemes, get in touch for a chat.

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Planner - Structures | Demolition | Frames
• Up to £100,000 + package (depending on experience)
• London
• Permanent
• Start December 2025

A principal contractor with an established name within construction in London are looking to appoint a Planner.

They deliver a high-quality service in demolition, structural alterations, concrete structures, piling and temporary works, covering multiple sectors such as residential, hospitality, commercial and heritage.

As planner, your role will be to support the business on both pre-construction and live projects. You will be offered the opportunity to grow and develop your career within a successful, progressive, and privately owned principle contractor environment.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• To review tender documentation and create programmes to support tender bids.
• To create an integrated design, procurement & construction programme with each of the Project Leads / Teams for each live project.
• To be part of the Project Team to regularly review, maintain and update the above programmes to ensure focus on the correct activities for successful delivery on time.
• To monitor live projects against baselined programmes, creating drop line programmes and assisting in formulating Extension of Time claims where required.
• Identifying programme risks and problem solving.
• Audit progress on site as and when required to assist the Project Lead / Team.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Proficient in using Asta Powerproject.
• To understand construction techniques, logistics, methodology and sequencing.
• Experience in demolition, temporary works, enabling works, piling, groundworks, basement construction, concrete structures, structural steelwork and dangerous structures
• Have knowledge of the planning requirements of different forms of construction contracts.
• An understanding of the residential sector with a particular focus on new build residential and conversion of office to residential on projects between £5m - £15m
• Have an appreciation of the impact of cost in the compilation of a programme.

This is a superb opportunity for you to join a group with a £250 in turnover and sustainable growth. On offer is an excellent salary and package, commensurate with your experience plus working from home options.

If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply for this position in London then please email an updated CV to [email protected]

To view all of our current positions in London 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).

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Project Manager | £17m Grade II Listed Refurb | nr Leatherhead | Perm
Ever opened a wall and thought, That's not in the drawings?' Perfect, this could be one for you….
We're looking for a Project Manager to take a £17m Grade II listed building near Leatherhead from inherited shell to 13 luxury later-living apartments. Terraces, restaurants, communal spaces - the works.

Some of the heavy lifting's already done, but there's plenty still to manage: reduced floor levels, externals, extensions, remodelling, high-end fit-out… and the usual what on earth is behind this wall? moments that make heritage projects thrilling (and occasionally terrifying). If you love the unpredictability of a listed building, this one's made for you.

You'll have a strong supporting team - Senior Site Manager, Quantity Surveyor - and a main contractor that actually backs its PMs, not just buries them in spreadsheets. You'll need to lead from the front, programme smartly, manage design, keep subcontractors in check, charm clients, and somehow make it all look effortless.
We're looking for someone who:
· Has delivered £15-30m projects from start to finish as a No.1 PM.
· Comes from a proper main contracting background - not too many short stints or resume-hopping.
· Has refurbishment experience with listed buildings.
· Can manage people, programmes, design, and client expectations - without breaking a sweat.
· Knows the regs, but also understands that common sense, patience, and calm nerves are just as important.
This role could also be know as a Senior Project Manager, Project Director or Project Lead.
The company:
A respected, grown-up main contractor with a reputation for delivering complex jobs properly. £120m turnover, growing steadily, supporting its people, and not chasing shiny gimmicks.

Serious about results, seasoned in heritage projects, and able to laugh at the occasional what on earth is that?' moment - this one's for you.
Spencer Wade
07920 489522
spencer @ borneltd. com

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Internals Site Manager | Main Contractor | New Build Hotel
Windsor
£60k-70k + package
Start End November 2025 / New Year

** Internals Site Manager Role for a traditional building contractor, with an excellent name, who allow you the autonomy to deliver projects from start to finish, without the excessive red tape and typical tier 1 protocols **

The Company
The building contractor takes of projects of varied nature, Healthcare, education, local authority, commercial, private residential, sports and leisure, embassy and religious buildings.
The building contractor has always been known to have an excellent reputation, focusing on the delivery of construction projects ranging from £2m - £20m, including refurbishment and new build.

The Candidate
The Candidate we are looking for is someone who can prove longevity experience working as an Internals Site Manager across varied sectors, on projects up 15m value. The candidate would have ultimate responsibility for Internal package managing subcontractors, adhering to programme, reporting in to Project Manager.

The Project
The contractor operating in and around Windsor, covers a variety of sectors, doing both New build, Refurbishment & extension. This project will be a £15.5m new build Hotel.. They are looking for someone who has experience as a Site Manager, overseeing internal packages, within similiar schemes, such as Hotels / Student Accomodation & Carehomes.
Great attention to detail with design, managing Internal packages, in a high faced fully operational environment.

You'll be the sort of Internals Site Manager who:
·Can convince a tradesperson that their version of perfect needs just a touch more… perfection.
·Smiles while asking for one more tweak on a door frame, knowing the client will notice it anyway.
·Sees a small misalignment and treats it like a personal affront to the project.
·Has the patience, persistence, and personality to get the finish flawless - without losing the team or your sense of humour.
·Has the experience, credibility, and solid main contracting background to run a high-end block without drama.

On offer for the above position is an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join a privately owned main contractor, where the owners are personable, supportive and allow the managers to manage and be themselves.

If this Site Manager position in Windsor is of interest, or you just wish to have a confidential about your current situation, then please feel free to email [email protected] or call on 07771 401559

To view all of our current Project Manager positions in London, Kent or nationwide, 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).

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Design Manager | Heritage & Commercial Refurbishments | Central London | Nov 2025

An opportunity for a Design Manager to join a well-established main contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex refurbishments, heritage restorations, and high-profile London projects.

Based full-time in Central London, you'll take ownership of design coordination across several architecturally-led schemes ensuring design intent, quality, and technical detail are carried through from pre-construction to delivery.

The Role
• Manage and coordinate design delivery across multiple live refurbishment projects
• Work closely with architects, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve design queries and approvals
• Ensure buildability, quality, and client design intent are maintained throughout delivery
• Oversee design workshops, interface management, and technical coordination on complex heritage schemes
• Collaborate with pre-construction and site teams to manage design programmes and deadlines
• Office-based role in with some site visits

What they're looking for
• 3+ years' experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor
• Background in refurbishment, heritage, or complex architecturally-led projects
• Strong technical understanding and appreciation for quality design and detailing
• Ability to manage subcontractor design packages and approvals independently
• Confident communicator who can liaise between design consultants, clients, and delivery teams

The Company
This is a £35m turnover main contractor with over 40 years' experience delivering complex refurbishment and heritage projects for prestigious clients including the National Gallery, Royal Household, and British Museum.

They're known for exceptional build quality, repeat business and a collaborative in-house team culture that values integrity, craft, and long-term development.
It's a close-knit environment where technical excellence and design coordination are central to project success.

Package
• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Annual bonus and pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Office-based in Central London with regular site visits
• Long-term career progression in a stable and respected business

Also known as: Design Coordinator, Project Design Manager, Assistant Design Manager

Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin 07951 155 789
michael @ borneltd . com

If you're a Design Manager who enjoys working on architecturally significant refurbishments and want a stable, long-term role with a respected London contractor, get in touch for a chat.