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Site Manager | Main Contractor | General Build Mixture
Essex
£60k-65k + Package a day
Start Jan 2026

** Site Manager 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 £1m - £4m, including refurbishment and new build.

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 to 4m value. The candidate would have ultimate responsibility for managing the Site, sub-contractors, liaising with Client, reporting back to Visiting Contracts Manager.

The Projects
The contractor operating in and around Essex predominantly covers General Build Commercial / Education / Healthcare projects, & much more. This is a combination of both New Build & Refurbishment.
Great attention to detail with design, managing M&E packages, in a high faced fully operational live environment.

The Requirements

- Proven Longevity with Previous Employers
- CSCS / SMSTS / First Aid
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ensuring Health and Safety, Quality
- Control implemented
- Proficient IT skills
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

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 Essex 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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Project & Intermediate Quantity Surveyor | Social Housing | London & South East | Permanent

The Role:
This emerging contractor are looking to appoint both a Qualified QS and an Intermediate QS to strengthen their commercial team across a growing portfolio of social housing planned works contracts.

You'll play an important role in cost control, supply chain management, CVRs and valuations, ensuring works are delivered compliantly, efficiently, and with strong commercial performance.
The role suits someone who's confident working across frameworks, schedule of rates, and live environments someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and being a key commercial voice within the team.

The Projects:
A steady pipeline of planned and improvement works across London & the South East, including:
• Social housing planned maintenance (kitchens, bathrooms, heating, rewires)
• External works and fabric upgrades roofing, windows, landscaping, estate improvements
• Internal and external refurbishment within occupied properties
• Retrofit and energy efficiency upgrades (retrofit experience is advantageous)
• Framework-led programmes with long-term continuity of work
Projects are live, resident-focused and require careful commercial planning, communication, and strong cost awareness.

What they're looking for:
• Professionally qualified QS (or working towards qualification)
• Experience within social housing planned works or schedule of rates contracts (NHF experience is an advantage)
• Knowledge of retrofit / energy efficiency works is beneficial
• Strong commercial skills across CVRs, valuations, subcontractor management, cost reporting and forecasting
• Confident managing packages, variations and commercial administration
• Ability to run workstreams with appropriate support, depending on experience level
• Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively with residents, client teams, site staff and the wider supply chain

The Company:
They are a respected contractor within the social housing and improvement sector, delivering essential planned works, refurbishments, and community-focused programmes across London and the South East.
The commercial team is well-structured, collaborative and supportive you won't be lost in a hierarchy. Progression, visibility and long-term development are realistic for the right person.

Also known as:
Quantity Surveyor, Intermediate QS, Social Housing QS, Planned Works QS, Retrofit QS

Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin 07551 155 789 | michael @ borneltd . com
No pressure if it sounds worth exploring, feel free to get in touch for a confidential chat.

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Design Manager | London | Specialist Contractor | Oct 2025

Join a well-established specialist contractor delivering technically complex façade and restoration projects across London. You'll take the lead on design delivery, coordinating clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure drawings, compliance, and programmes align with site and commercial needs.

The Role
• Lead design coordination from tender through to completion
• Manage design programmes, drawing reviews, and technical approvals
• Liaise with architects, engineers, and specialist subcontractors to resolve design issues
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, specifications, and client requirements
• Support pre-construction, procurement, and project delivery teams

What they're looking for
• 510 years' experience in design management or coordination (main contractor or specialist trade)
• Background in façades, stonework, or heritage restoration preferred
• Technically strong, detail-focused, and confident working under pressure
• Organised, collaborative, and able to communicate clearly with all stakeholders
• Ambitious and looking to develop into a senior leadership role

The Company
This is a specialist contractor with a long-standing reputation for craftsmanship, technical excellence, and quality delivery. Operating across London's most prestigious buildings, they combine traditional skills with modern construction methods to deliver award-winning projects.

They offer a supportive culture with direct access to senior leadership, structured progression, and the chance to make a real impact in a growing business.

Also known as: Senior Design Coordinator, Design Manager, Façade Design Lead

Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin 07551 155 789 | [email protected]
No pressure. If it sounds like you (or someone you know), get in touch.

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Experienced Recruitment Consultant - Construction 🏗
Salary: £27,000 - £40,000 (negotiable DOE) + up to 25% Commission 💰
Location: City of London - EC4N 🏙
Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 & Fridays 08:00 - 16.30 ⏰

About us:

We are a construction recruitment firm based in the City of London. We've built our reputation on hard work, a commitment to quality, and a team-first mentality. We're looking for a highly motivated, experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our team and hit the ground running. 🏃 The way we work is based in common sense, manners and accountability, whilst also trying to have a bit of fun! 🙌

About you

·You're a professional who's already been through the tough stuff. 💪
·You've battled in the Upside Down and made it back. 👾
·You're no stranger to the emotional rollercoaster - the highs of a big placement 🤩 and the lows of a lost deal. 😥
·You understand that this industry is a grind, but you're also addicted to the wins, the rewards, and the pace. We need someone who can not only survive but thrive in this environment. 💯

Who We're Looking For

You're an experienced Construction recruiter who:

·Is a natural at building client relationships and has a proven track record of bringing in new business. 🤝
·Has a strong network in the White Collar construction industry and is ready to leverage it from day one. 🏗️👷‍♂
·Thrives on competition, is driven by targets, and understands that the devil is in the details. 🎯
·Is not afraid of the phone-in fact, you're a master of it. 📞
·Possesses an unshakeable, "can-do" attitude and sees setbacks as a challenge, not a defeat. 🥊
·You can back up your experience with a stable track record with previous employers, and are able to provide proof of successful billings. 📈
·If you're still reading and this sounds like you, then maybe, just maybe, this is the place for you to make your next big move. 🚀

What We Offer

This isn't an entry-level position. We know you bring value, and we compensate you for it so you get to keep more of what you earn. Our package includes:

·Tenure-based annual leave increase 🌴
·Quarter-end company activity 🎉
·Holiday buy scheme ☀
·Birthday off 🎂
·Enhanced maternity/paternity leave (once completed probation) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
·Early finish Friday 🙌
·Access to a financial advisor 💰
·Prizes to be won from ad hoc sales competitions 🏆
·Cycle-to-work scheme 🚴
·1-2-1 training (to help you grow, not just get started) 🧠

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you've been searching for a place that values your experience and gives you the autonomy to succeed, this could be it. Apply now and dare yourself to take the next step in your career. 📩

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Finishing Manager - Super Prime Residential
• Wentworth Estate , Surrey
• £250 to £275 per day
• Start: Nov 24th 2025
• Contract: Until March 2026

A principle contractor has a requirement for a Finishing Manager for the fit out phase of a bespoke property in the Wentworth Estate.
They are looking to successfully complete the fit out of 2,500 sq. ft basement to an extremely high finish.

Your experience and qualifications required should include:

• Super prime residential experience with a great eye for detail and finish.
• Good communication and diplomatic skills as regular contact with end client
• Able to demonstrate commitment and reliability
• 1st Aid / CSCS / SMSTS or SSSTS
• Preferably with a carpentry qualification or minimum 5 years carpentry / joinery experience.
• Recent reference required.

Project is due for completion in March 2026, however the contractor has other projects in the area so there may be more work.

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Project Manager | Milton Keynes | Refurbishment | Retail / Supermarket Refurbishment
Hybrid Working - 3 days at home
Start December 2025
Must be able to use ASTA / MS Projects

The Company:
Think of this main contractor as the John Lewis of Construction-solid, reliable, and unlikely to vanish overnight. They've got a specialist division that focuses entirely on retail. If it's got aisles and a dodgy self-checkout, they've probably built it. Now they need a Freelance Site Manager who can turn an old store near Milton Keynes into something a bit less...depressing.

The Project:
Right, here's the situation: The client's snapped up an old retail unit, and it's currently got all the charm of a 24-hour car park. Your job? Give it a full glow-up. Here's the plan:
·Full Refurb - Top to bottom, polished up and ready for the weekly shop.
·It's juggling 3-4 small projects (Convenience Stores) of up to £250k over 4 week programmes. Not your typical weekend DIY, but if you've handled bigger builds than your nan's conservatory, you'll be fine.

- All projects are fitout cost standard scope models - & so contractors are on-board with what they are doing.

What We're Looking For:
We need someone who's more than just a hard hat and a clipboard. If you:
·Know Your Retail: If you've built stores for the likes of Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrison's, Co-Op, M&S, or Asda, your CV will be handled like it's the last packet of Hobnobs at a site tea break-snatched up and thoroughly appreciated.
·Run the Show: Projects from £250k where you were the boss-not the bloke who fetched the coffee.
·Stick Around: If you change jobs more often than a traffic light changes colour, this isn't for you. We want proof you don't bail at the first sign of rain.
·Understand Construction: Refurb, fit-out, technical know-how, and enough common sense to know a joist from a jib crane.
·Client-Friendly: You can talk shop without promising marble floors and chandeliers.

- Know how to use ASTA & MS Projects, & also understand the principles of programming.

I know this ad's had a bit of fun, but let's be clear-I'm a serious recruiter working with a serious contractor, and this is a seriously good opportunity. If you've got the experience and the grit to handle projects that matter, I want to hear from you.

Give me (Joshua French) a call on 07771 401559 or drop me an email at [email protected].

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Snr QS / QS | Main Contractor | New Build | Shepard's Bush | Permanent | Nov 25

The Role:
This is a hands-on Quantity Surveyor role where you'll be trusted to take ownership of your own projects. You'll play a key role in managing costs, keeping packages tight, and making sure jobs stack up commercially from start to finish.

Perfect for someone who enjoys responsibility, knows how to run projects independently, and wants to work on meaningful, technically detailed schemes - not just push paper.

The Projects:
• Predominantly new build residential and mixed-use developments, typically up to £8m
• Design & Build and traditional contracts across both public and private sectors
• Education schemes including live school environments and nursery extensions
• Healthcare and community refurbishments in operational settings
• Refurbishment and extension works with complex access and logistics
• Projects delivered for a mix of local authority, housing association, and private clients

What they're looking for:
• Solid experience as a Quantity Surveyor (able to run your own jobs)
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (JCT, D&B and traditional)
• Confident with CVRs, subcontractor accounts, and cost reporting
• Experience across both refurbishment and new build projects

The Company:
They're a long-established, family-run main contractor who've quietly delivered high-quality refurbishments and small-scale new builds in London for 40+ years.

Their projects are technically demanding but modest in scale - the kind of schemes that rely on good people, clear communication, and careful planning rather than layers of bureaucracy.

Also known as: Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, Commercial Manager

Interested? Let's talk - no pressure.
Michael Ogunyankin 07551 155 789 | michael @ borne ltd . com

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The only thing we want more of on site than PPE... is you

Health & Safety Manager - City of London (The Health & Safety Manager - not one of....)
Start: December 2025
Permanent - Full Time

Imagine a £100m+ main contractor.
Now imagine they're on their way to £150m.
Now imagine you're the one making sure no one ends up in A&E on the way there.

This isn't clipboard choreography or another Safety Week' with cupcakes. They've got policies - now they need someone who can make them live and breathe on site. Someone who knows the difference between a tick-box culture and a real safety culture (and ideally, has seen both first-hand).

They're halfway through a proper revamp of their Health & Safety set-up - new systems, new attitude, and genuine backing from the top. You'll have the autonomy, the authority, and the support to make things happen - without ten people checking your method statement for commas.

Projects range from £5m refurbs to £60m headline jobs - commercial, residential, the lot. A good mix of the that'll look great on the CV and the how are we even going to build that? variety.

You'll be the sort of person who:
·Has spent solid years with a proper main contractor - not a highlights reel of three-month stints.
·Knows how to walk onto site and get buy-in from the ground up (without needing to wave a NEBOSH certificate like a sheriff's badge).
·Can lead multiple sites, manage a small team, and still have time to grab a coffee before the next near-miss meeting.
·Knows the regs, but more importantly, knows people.
·Can spot nonsense from 100 yards - and call it out tactfully.

The company?
A respected, grown-up main contractor with a solid reputation for delivering complex jobs and actually caring about how they're done. £100m+ turnover and climbing. Not chasing shiny gimmicks - just steady, smart growth and the right people steering it.

This role's for someone who's built their career properly - who's ready to take ownership, shape a department, and make H&S part of the DNA (not a laminated poster in the site office). Someone who is head of H&S at regional contractor or runs large divisions (not a H&S Advisor or 1 of 5 Health & Safety Managers within a business). We need the top dog.

If that sounds like you - and you fancy being part of a business on the up - give me a shout. Discreet chat, no hard sell.

Spencer Wade
07920 489522
[email protected]

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Site Manager | Kent (Haywards Heath / Tunbridge Wells area) | Permanent
Super-Prime Residential

If you've spent years delivering super-prime London projects, you know the sort of people who genuinely understand detail.

Not the ones who can tell you the latest trend in luxury flooring, or why the client's favourite marble is now out of fashion.

The ones who measure twice, argue once, and still get it right the first time.
We want Site Managers like that. For a £17m - £20m super-prime residential project around the Haywards Heath / Tunbridge Wells area.

Reliable, accountable, steady-handed, the sort who don't waste time on excuses, job-hopping, or showing up just to be seen.

People whose idea of excitement is spotting a shadow gap that no one else noticed, not whatever the latest management fad is.

There are projects in Kent (Haywards Heath / Tunbridge Wells area) where your skill actually matters, where craftsmanship isn't a buzzword, and where the commute isn't the main structural challenge of your day. And we know where they are and who is employing!

You'd be joining a family-owned company, over 60 years old, cash-strong, thriving quietly in the super-prime world.

A firm that doesn't need to advertise how great it is - it shows in the work.
If you're tired of repeating yourself, fixing other people's mistakes, or spending more time on trains than on site… this might be worth a look.

Always open to a discreet conversation with Site Managers.

Spencer Wade
07920 489522
[email protected]

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Quantity Surveyor | Kent (Haywards Heath / Tunbridge Wells area) | Permanent
Project Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level
We have a family-owned company, 60+ years strong, cash-rich and quietly thriving in super-prime residential.

They deliver homes where craftsmanship, detail, and precision actually matter. And now they're looking for a Quantity Surveyor (permanent position) who can turn chaos into clarity - without needing a stress ball the size of a cement mixer.
If you've ever worked on super-prime London residential projects, or earned your stripes with Tier 1, 2 or 3 contractors, you'll know the life:
· Snag lists long enough to qualify as their own postcode.
· Gantt charts that look like modern art drawn by someone with a vendetta against logic.
· Subcontractors who treat schedules like polite suggestions, not instructions.
· Clients who assume budget is a mythical creature invented to amuse QSs.

We want the Quantity Surveyor who quietly keeps a build upright. The one who…
· Notices a 1 mm misalignment like it's a sinkhole in the living room.
· Translates architect optimism, contractor improvisation, and client whimsy into a report that actually makes sense.
· Manages risk and anticipates surprises

Patience is part of the job. Patience for provisional sums that behave like cats, variations that seem to appear out of thin air, and clients who think finish to a standard is negotiable.

If you've been there before, you'll nod knowingly. If not… welcome to the club.

If you're ready to stop apologising for costs, stop firefighting other people's mistakes, and finally work somewhere your skill, experience, and judgment are genuinely respected, this is the role for you.

Always available for a discreet conversation with any Quantity Surveyors:

Spencer Wade
07920 489522
spencer@ borneltd . com