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Project Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor | Super Prime Refurb | Central London
 
Join a well-established contractor delivering high-quality residential refurbishment and extension projects across London.
 
This is a delivery-focused business working on complex, detail-led residential schemes - including structural alterations, cut & carve works, and high-end refurbishments — rather than volume new build or process-heavy corporate work.
 
Projects are typically technically challenging, often in live environments, with a strong emphasis on quality, coordination, and commercial control.
 
The Role

- Take full commercial ownership of residential refurbishment projects from procurement through to final account
- Manage subcontractor packages, valuations, variations, CVRs, and cost reporting
- Work closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, and Directors to protect commercial outcomes
- Involvement in structural works, heavy refurb, and live residential environments
- Support tenders and early-stage cost planning where required

 
What they’re looking for

- Project QS or Senior QS from a main contractor background
- Strong experience in residential refurbishment / extensions / heavy refurb
- Comfortable running your own projects with minimal hand-holding
- Commercially sharp, practical, and delivery-focused
- Someone who prefers autonomy and responsibility over rigid corporate process

 
The Company
A privately owned, London-based residential contractor delivering complex refurbishment and extension projects.
 
Their work typically includes:

- High-end residential refurbishments
- Structural alterations and cut & carve works
- Extensions and reconfigurations
- Live / occupied residential environments

 
This is proper builder-led construction — quality-driven, hands-on, and non-corporate.
 
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | 07551 155 789 | michael@borneltd . com
 
No pressure — if this sounds like you (or someone you rate), feel free to get in touch.

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Estimator | Prime Residential Refurbishment | Finchley | Permanent

The Company
Our client is an established super-prime residential contractor delivering high-end refurbishment and fit-out projects across Prime Central London.
 
They operate within the £5m–£20m bracket, delivering complex, design-led schemes including listed buildings, structural alterations, basements and bespoke interiors.
 
Due to continued growth and a team restructure, they are looking to appoint an Estimator to strengthen the pre-construction function.
 
The Role

- Prepare detailed cost plans and tender submissions for super-prime residential projects
• Take-offs from drawings and specifications
• Issue and manage subcontract tender enquiries
• Analyse and level subcontractor returns
• Build competitive and commercially robust tender submissions
• Work closely with Directors and Commercial Team during bid stages
• Assist with value engineering and buildability input

 
This role would ideally suit someone with a Quantity Surveying background who has moved into estimating, or a strong QS who enjoys pre-construction and pricing.
 
What they’re looking for

- Estimating experience within refurbishment / residential / structural projects
• Surveying background preferred (QS or Commercial background ideal)
• Strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing
• Confident with take-offs and analysing drawings
• Commercially aware and detail focused
• Comfortable working within a smaller, fast-paced team

 
Prime residential experience is advantageous but not essential — strong refurbishment or structural experience is key.
 
The Projects
 
Typically include:
• High-end townhouse refurbishments
• Listed building upgrades
• Basement excavations
• Structural reconfigurations
• Bespoke luxury interiors
 
This is not volume housing — it’s detailed, technically challenging, one-off schemes.
 
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | 07551 155 789 | michael @ borneltd . com
 
Confidential discussions welcome.
 

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Senior Estimator | Super-Prime Residential & Heritage | West London | £90,000 | March 2026
 
Join a growing, design-led contractor operating at the super-prime end of London’s residential and heritage refurbishment market.
 
They deliver one-off, architect-led homes — listed buildings, basements, structural reconfigurations, and full townhouse refurbishments — where detail, judgement, and commercial instinct matter more than ticking boxes.
 
This is not volume housing and not process-heavy Tier 1 estimating. It’s hands-on, technically complex, bespoke work at the premium end of the market.
 
They’re winning work consistently, tendering heavily, and scaling the business — including a move into a new West London office.
 
The Role
As Senior Estimator, you’ll take ownership of pre-construction pricing across super-prime residential and heritage refurbishment projects.
 
You’ll be responsible for:

- Preparing detailed cost plans and competitive tenders for bespoke refurb & basement projects
- Producing estimates using Excel (no specialist estimating software)
- Interpreting architectural & structural drawings on technically complex schemes
- Working closely with Directors, QSs, Consultants, and Site Teams
- Supporting early-stage cost advice and feasibility input
- Reviewing subcontractor quotes and value-engineering where appropriate
- This is a commercially influential role, not a back-office number-crunching position.

 
What they’re looking for

- Senior Estimator (or strong Estimator ready to step up)
- Background in residential, refurbishment, basements, or complex fit-out
- Super-prime or heritage experience not essential
- Comfortable pricing non-standard, one-off projects
- Strong Excel skills and commercial judgement
- Adaptable, practical, and comfortable in a smaller, fast-moving business

 
The Company
They are a super-prime residential & heritage refurbishment contractor delivering bespoke projects across London.
 
Their work typically includes:

- Listed & period buildings
- Basement excavations
- Full townhouse refurbishments
- Structural alterations & reconfigurations
- High-end bespoke interiors & finishes
- This is craftsmanship-led construction, not repetitive or formulaic work.

 
Interested?
No pressure. If this sounds like you — or someone you rate — let’s have a conversation.
Michael Ogunyankin | 07551 155 789 | [email protected]

 
I wanted to share something that’s landed on my desk which genuinely stands out from the usual estimating roles doing the rounds.
 
It’s with a growing, design-led contractor working at the super-prime end of London’s residential and heritage refurbishment market — and it could suit someone looking for ownership, influence, and interesting work rather than large scale corporate process.

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Project Manager - Office CAT A Fit-Outs
 
Overview
We are seeking an experienced, highly client-facing Project Manager to join a dynamic interior fit-out business with an annual turnover of approximately £20m. The successful candidate will lead delivery of office CAT A projects (£250,000 - £4m), ensuring exceptional service, quality and client satisfaction. The role requires strong leadership, excellent stakeholder engagement and a practical understanding of fit-out delivery.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Project Leadership & Delivery

- Lead end-to-end delivery of office CAT A fit-out projects from mobilisation through to handover.
- Plan, organise and manage project resources, budgets and programmes to meet contractual, quality and safety deliverables.
- Maintain strict control of project costs and lead value engineering exercises where applicable.

Client Relationships & Communication

- Act as the principal client contact during project delivery; build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Manage regular client and design team meetings, issue clear communication on progress and issues, and drive timely decision-making.

 
Experience & Qualifications
 
Essential

- Proven track record as a Project Manager on fit-out or interior construction projects, ideally CAT A office schemes within the £250k - £4m range.
- Significant experience with long tenures at established fit-out or contractor firms
- Strong commercial understanding and contract administration capability.
- Exceptional client-facing skills

Desirable

- Joiner by trade or strong practical construction background to support technical leadership on site.
- Professional credentials (e.g., APMP, RICS, CIOB) advantageous.

 
Gabriele Omarini
07586458612
[email protected]

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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.

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Senior Site Manager
South Cambridgeshire
£70,000 - £75,000 + Package
Permanent
March 2026

The Project
The project consists of a £17m New Health Diagnostics Centre in South Cambridge. Complete fitout to several Floors, High quality finishes.

The Contractor
The building contractor takes of projects of varied nature, education, local authority, commercial, private residential, health, 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 £1m - £15m, including refurbishment, new build and Cut and Carve.

The Candidate
The Candidate we are looking for is someone who can prove longevity experience working as a Senior Site Manager across varied sectors, on projects of up to 15m value. We are looking for someone who can take this 1 year scheme from start to finish reporting to a Site Based Senior Project Manager.

The candidate we are looking for must be client facing, and be able to manage other management below. There will be a further site manager reporting in to the candidate we are looking for.

• Ideally, have a carpentry trade and also higher education qualification in construction
• Possess a deep technical understanding of high-quality workmanship and building.
• SMSTS / CSCS - Black / First Aid
• Be a committed member of the project team

If this Senior Site Manager position in Cambridge sounds 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 Senior Site Manager positions in London, Kent or nationwide, then please visit our website; https://www.borneltd.com or register for alerts on our App

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Contracts Manager
Cat A / Cat B Office Fit Out (D&B)
Intermediate or Experienced level | North of London

If you can run a live, occupied building without:
• upsetting the client
• upsetting security
• upsetting the CEO who “just popped in”
…you might enjoy this.

A well-run, family-owned D&B fit-out contractor is looking for a Contracts Manager to add to the team.

They’re open on level: solid intermediate PM ready to step up (a £65,000 - £75,000 + package type), or a seasoned operator (£85,000 – £90,000 + package type) who knows that programmes are meant to be followed, not framed. 

The work:

- Cat A / Cat B office fit-outs (£500k–£2m)
- 2–3 projects at a time (each with a full-time Site Manager)
- Mostly occupied buildings in the City
- No new build. No mega towers. No “we’ll figure it out as we go”.

 
What you’ll actually do:

- Be the adult in the room
- Run the programme (Microsoft Project - built properly from estimating)
- Manage clients, architects, consultants and PQS without losing patience
- Drive D&B design approvals and contractor processes
- Keep sites safe, sequenced and moving forward
- Let the QS handle the spreadsheets while you run the job

Why this one’s decent:

- 90% repeat clients (the good ones who pay and come back)
- Discreet but very impressive client base (NDA territory)
- Subbies treated like part of the team - not disposable
- Usually 2–3 trusted subs per trade
- Proactive management, zero micromanaging
- You set your own diary

Working pattern:

1 day WFH (nice)

1 day in the office (nr Stanstead Abbotts)

3 days on site (Home Counties or London)

Northern M25 patch (M1 / M40 friendly)

Proper projects. Serious clients. Minimal nonsense. If you know Cat A / B, understand D&B, and believe jobs should run in the right order – perhaps we could have a discreet conversation.

 
Spencer Wade – 07920 489522
[email protected]

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Senior Site Manager | Main Contractor | Healthcare
Oxfordshire
Long term freelance
£260 - £300 CIS / LTD
February 2026 Start

** 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 £200k - £5m, including refurbishment, new build and Cut and Carve.

The Candidate
The Candidate we are looking for is someone who can prove longevity experience working as a Site Manager across varied sectors, on projects up 2m value. The candidate would be responsible for full site operations, aswell as managing client & Principal Contractor

The Project
The contractor operating in and around Oxfordshire predominantly covers Healthcare projects, which are standard NHS fitouts of Wards. They are looking for someone who has experience as a Site Manager within the Healthcare sector.
Great attention to detail with design, managing M&E packages, in a high faced fully operational live environment.

Responsibilities of / client wish list for the Site Manager:

- CSCS card (relevant to their position)
- A construction related degree, HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4 are highly desirable.
- SMSTS or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Sound understanding and experience in the application of safety legislation and corporate safety procedures, including CDM.
- Good management and communication skills
- Good operational planning and time management skills

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 Oxfordshire 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 Site 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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Site Manager needed to run an 80 Unit Apartment block | Mid Rise  | Near Wembley | Temp until end of the year

We are working with a leading residential developer who is looking for someone who can manage a mid rise residential block. They have just started internals-party walls are in, underfloor heating and screed to follow. Externals are well under way (brickwork up to 6 storeys currently). You will have an assistant site manager reporting in to you. 

The Role:
•    Lead internals on a new build residential block
•    Take ownership and see the block through to handover
•    Start immediately or in a few weeks

Requirements:
•    Mid rise residential apartments for a main contractor/developer 
•    Strong on Internals (some external experience required)
•    CSCS, SMSTS (or SSSTS)
•    Fire Marshall / First Aid a bonus
•    IT Literate

If this Site manager position in Surrey 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 07824017765
 
To view all of our current Site 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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Freelance Design Manager – Super Prime Residential.

- £350pd - £375 pd
- North London
- Feb 2026
- Contract: Minimum 1 year

 
After a remarkably successful start to 2026, a principal contractor continues to set the pace in winning interesting and varied projects. They wish to appoint a Freelance Design Manager for a super prime residential £65M project.
 
This role will suit if you have between 10 - 15 years Design Management experience with a principal contractor on large residential or super prime schemes.
 
Joining an existing project team, you will manage packages and the flow of design information to allow the project to meet important deadlines, which is due for completion in June 2027.
 
Also, you will have the following duties.
 

- Liaising with the construction team to manage the design and development process
- Manage the design process to ensure compliance with programme and procedures
- Ratify the design/value engineering
- Arranging and managing statutory authorities
- Co-ordinate work packages
- Attend and sometimes chair regular design co-ordination meetings
- Receive, filter and distribute design information

 
Candidates seeking a permanent position will also be considered.
 
If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply for this Design Manager position in London, then please email an updated CV to [email protected].