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General Builder
Job summary
A specialist recruitment agency is seeking an experienced General Builder with carpentry and heritage restoration expertise to join a conservation team in London. This role involves high-quality restoration of historic buildings, ensuring adherence to traditional methods. Responsibilities include carpentry, restoring timber elements, and working closely with conservation officers while maintaining safety standards. Candidates must have a Blue CSCS Card and demonstrate reliability and a strong work ethic. Own tools are required for this hands-on role.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working on heritage or restoration projects.
- Strong understanding of traditional carpentry techniques and materials.
- Ability to repair or replace timber beams, frames, windows, and bespoke joinery.
Responsibilities
- Carry out carpentry and general building works on heritage and listed properties.
- Repair, restore, and replicate traditional timber elements and architectural features.
- Work closely with site management, conservation officers, and other trades.
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General Builder (Carpentry & Heritage Experience)
Location: London, KT9
Start Date: 05/01/2026
We are seeking an experienced General Builder with a strong background in carpentry and heritage restoration to join our client's specialist conservation team. This role involves working on a historic and listed building, carrying out high‑quality restoration and repair works while respecting traditional construction methods.
- Carry out carpentry and general building works on heritage and listed properties
- Repair, restore, and replicate traditional timber elements and architectural features
- Work with hardwoods, softwoods, traditional joints, and hand‑finished details
- Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and conservation plans
- Work closely with site management, conservation officers, and other trades
- Maintain strict adherence to health & safety and heritage preservation standards
- Proven experience working on heritage or restoration projects
- Strong understanding of traditional carpentry techniques and materials
- Ability to repair or replace timber beams, frames, windows, and bespoke joinery
- High attention to detail with pride in quality workmanship
- Blue CSCS Card (essential)
- Reliable, punctual, and physically fit
- Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
- Own tools
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