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If you’ve ever looked at someone’s inbox and felt an urge to tidy it up, this might just be your happy place…

Office Secretary / PA to the Directors
SW London (2 mins from Clapham South – Northern Line)
Permanent | £40,000–£50,000 DoE | Start: February 2026
Hours: Negotiable (something like 08:00–16:00 or 08:30–16:30)

About the company
They’re a small but mighty £10–13m turnover refurbishment and fit-out contractor (construction) with 15 years under their belt and a reputation for doing quality work the old-fashioned way — properly. Projects range from £70k to £3m, covering everything from smart offices to heritage refurbishments.
Family-run, friendly, and pack a punch for their size. No corporate fluff, no endless meetings — just busy people trying to get good work done.
The main two directors (that you would be supporting) are, to put it politely, everywhere at once. If you tried to track them on a map, your laptop would crash. They’re brilliant at what they do — but between running sites, meeting clients, and fielding calls, they need someone who can help bring a bit of calm (and structure) to the chaos.

The Role
Let’s be clear: this isn’t one of those PA jobs where you’re booking first-class flights to New York or arranging private dining at The Shard.
You’ll be firing off emails to the director of a storage facility in Hounslow, chasing quotes, tidying up spreadsheets, and making sure the directors don’t miss anything important while they’re juggling a dozen projects.

Typical tasks might include:
•    Managing the inbox when the directors are on the move (often)
•    Producing reports, tenders and quotes
•    Calling and emailing on behalf of the directors
•    Answering the phone (when needed) and generally keeping the office running smoothly
•    Keeping things organised, up to date, and vaguely sane
•    You’ll be the one who quietly makes everything work — the oil in the machine, the glue in the chaos, the person who says, “I’ve already sorted that,” before anyone even asks.
•    Over time, this role will naturally grow into running the office day-to-day — but right now, they just need someone who can roll up their sleeves and get things done.

About You
You’ll be the sort of person who takes pride in keeping things shipshape and enjoys being the one who holds it all together. You’re organised, calm, practical, and you have a good sense of humour (essential when you’re surrounded by builders, spreadsheets, and strong coffee).

You’ll need to be:
•    IT literate (Outlook, Word, Excel — no fancy stuff, just solid basics)
•    Highly organised and proactive — the kind of person who spots problems before they happen
•    A clear and friendly communicator
•    Calm under pressure (bonus points if you’ve worked with construction people before — they’re harmless, promise)
•    Honest, reliable, and genuinely decent

This is a hands-on role in a small, hardworking team. One day you’ll be emailing suppliers; the next, helping finalise a tender or coordinating deliveries. It’s not glamorous, but it’s busy, rewarding, and you’ll make a real impact every single day.

Other titles that might fit: Office Secretary, PA, Office Administrator, Office Manager or simply Organiser-in-Chief..

To discuss this further...
Spencer Wade
07920 489522
spencer @ borneltd. com

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Internals Site Manager | Main Contractor | New Build Hotel
Windsor
£60k-70k + package
Start January 2026

** 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 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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Design Manager – Residential & Public Sector | SE London & Kent | Permanent | Feb 2025
 
The Role:
Fed up with being boxed into pure pre-con or stuck chasing consultants with no authority?
This is a proper hands-on Design Manager role — taking ownership of live projects and seeing them through the full design journey.
 
You’ll be site-based on existing residential schemes, working closely with the construction and commercial teams, with tenders and new work allocated to you once secured.
 
There’s a Pre-Construction Manager in place, so this is very much about delivery, coordination, and control. Hybrid working is available once you’re established.
 
The Projects:

- Residential refurbishment and new-build schemes.
- Public sector projects coming through a framework (education / government-led work).
- Traditional and D&B projects, taken through the full RIBA stages.
- Live sites plus a growing forward pipeline.

 
What they’re looking for:

- Experience as a Design Manager (or strong Senior Design Coordinator ready to step up).
- Comfortable taking public sector projects through all RIBA stages.
- Confident coordinating architects, consultants, and internal teams.
- Practical, delivery-focused — not just pre-con or desk-based.
- Background from contractor or developer environments welcomed.
- Able to work site-based across SE London / Kent.
- They’re not hung up on brand-name employers — capability and attitude matter far more than logos.

 
The Company:
A well-established residential contractor/developer delivering projects across London and the South East.
 
Privately owned, hands-on, and steadily growing — this is an environment where Design Managers have real influence, not just a title.
 
Also known as:
Design Manager, Senior Design Coordinator, Project Design Manager
 
Sound interesting?
Let’s have a chat — no pressure.
Michael Ogunyankin | 07551 155 789 | [email protected]
(If this isn’t for you, feel free to forward it to a colleague who fits.)