Kingerlee Ltd

Kingerlee Ltd Established in 1868, providing high-quality buildings in and around Oxfordshire for over 150 years.

We are proud of our history, our founder Thomas Henry Kingerlee was a plumber living in Banbury. Two of his great, great grandsons, David Kingerlee and Richard Wilsdon, are still involved in running the business today. Supported by a loyal and competent supply chain, our experienced workforce of 130 people have the combined skills to undertake historical and modern building projects up to the valu

e of £35 million. We pride ourselves on our non-adversarial approach and the high quality of our work. We remain committed as a business to the ongoing development of our people and of our technical knowledge and abilities.

We are delighted to share that works are underway at Somerville College, with hoardings now in place and initial groundw...
18/06/2026

We are delighted to share that works are underway at Somerville College, with hoardings now in place and initial groundwork commencing to establish the footprint of the Ratan Tata Building.

This striking new building has been thoughtfully designed to sensitively blend with and complement the surrounding architecture within the historic Radcliffe Observatory Quarter.

The four-storey, 700 m² building will provide a permanent home for the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development. Offering six tutor rooms, a seminar room, boardroom, flexible event hall, roof terrace and research rooms, the building will create a vibrant and collaborative academic environment.

Sustainability is central to the project, with Passivhaus principles embedded throughout, supporting the Somerville’s overall ambition as a college to achieve net zero.

We look forward to keeping you updated as this exciting project progresses.

Architect: Morris+Company
Project Manager: Bidwells
MEP: etch Associates
Quantity Surveyor: CHP
Structural Engineer: AKSWard Limited

On Thursday the 4th of June, Kingerlee Joinery hosted a group of trainees from the Yellow Submarine Charity for a tour o...
15/06/2026

On Thursday the 4th of June, Kingerlee Joinery hosted a group of trainees from the Yellow Submarine Charity for a tour of the workshop.

Yellow Submarine supports people with learning disabilities and autism through training, work experience and inclusive community programmes, helping to build social skills, confidence and independence, while also supporting families and carers with respite.

The visit began with a demonstration of the CNC machine, where the group explored different cutters and materials used in joinery. Jonathan Watts, Joinery Director, then led a tour of the workshop, explaining the function of each machine, showcasing current projects and finishing in the spray room.

The trainees were highly engaged throughout and asked plenty of questions. The morning concluded with a delicious lunch purchased from the Yellow Submarine café.

As one of the charities we work closely with, it is great to be able to open our doors and support the trainees. Hopefully we have some inspired some future joiners!

11/06/2026

Footage from our project at The Radcliffe Observatory for Green Templeton College, capturing the landscaping works coming to life.

Our Special Projects team have delivered a redesigned landscape that enhances the setting of the historic Grade I listed building, improving both visual appeal and accessibility.

The project has now progressed to the next phase, with scaffolding erected to allow for the careful restoration and repair of all windows.

We look forward to sharing further updates as this prominent scheme continues to develop.

Green Templeton College | Hadingham Kirk | Purcell | Gillespies | Rise4

Recently achieving practical completion, this once abandoned dairy farm in Berkshire has been transformed into three hig...
01/06/2026

Recently achieving practical completion, this once abandoned dairy farm in Berkshire has been transformed into three high-quality, flexible office spaces, complete with accessible WCs, kitchens and modern amenities.

The scheme involved a comprehensive upgrade of the existing building fabric, including a full internal strip-out, structural repairs, new floor slabs and enhanced wall insulation. These works were followed by the installation of new windows and doors, a full roof replacement and upgrade, along with the provision of new mains services and a complete mechanical and electrical fit-out.

Externally, the project included extensive hard landscaping works, delivering new access roads, parking areas and external lighting to support the completed development.

We are proud to have delivered this high-quality renovation and would like to thank the entire project team and all subcontractors involved.

Architect: Edgingtons Architects
Structural Engineer: Stress Group
Mechanical and Electrical Consultant: Hive Group

A significant milestone has been achieved on The High Street Project.Darren Arekion, Managing Director, and Alex Allinso...
29/05/2026

A significant milestone has been achieved on The High Street Project.

Darren Arekion, Managing Director, and Alex Allinson, Commercial Director, were delighted to attend the formal contract signing at All Souls College. Sir John Vickers, The Warden of All Souls College, and David Renton, Estates Bursar, signed the contract by the application of the official College seal with David Scott, Partner at Ridge and Afshan Sohail, Director of Facilities at All Souls College also in attendance.

This moment signals the next chapter in a complex and significant project that will help breathe new life into Oxford’s High Street. Through the sensitive restoration and upgrade of the existing buildings, the scheme will create a vibrant hub for learning above, while supporting the shops and businesses below to continue contributing to the character and vitality of the High Street.

It has been a truly collaborative team approach in getting to this milestone and we look forward to continuing this important work in partnership with All Souls College and the wider project team.

All Souls College, University of Oxford
Ridge & Partners LLP
Gardiner & Theobald
Wright & Wright Architects
eHRW
Max Fordham
Carter Jonas
Donald Insall
Sidleys PWA
Stroma CDM

We’re proud to announce the completion of The Kingdom at The Grove, Europe’s first dedicated Golf Fitting Centre. Delive...
26/05/2026

We’re proud to announce the completion of The Kingdom at The Grove, Europe’s first dedicated Golf Fitting Centre.

Delivered in collaboration with The Grove and Taylormade, this bespoke single-storey facility brings together cutting-edge performance and refined, sustainable design. Built using a cross laminated timber frame, the centre provides three advanced fitting bays, each opening directly onto a newly formed three-hectare driving range, alongside a dedicated putting studio, workshop, locker facilities and a private lounge.

Externally, the building integrates facing brickwork with bespoke GRC cladding, complemented by aluminium glazing and roller shutter doors. A single ply roof incorporating a green roof and integrated photovoltaic panels enhances its sustainability credentials, while carefully designed hard landscaping creates a cohesive and functional setting.

A fantastic addition to a prestigious hotel and golf destination, setting a new benchmark for golf performance facilities in Europe. Thank you to all involved in bringing this project to completion.

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Architect: WWA
Structural Engineer: Centre Space
Quantity Surveyor: AFA
Principal Designer: Gradient Consultants
Project Manager: Elms Projects
Mechanical Consultant: Lawton (BES) Ltd
Electrical Consultant: RT Harris & Son
Architectural Glazing: IQ Glass

We are thrilled to join the excitement in celebrating that The Spencer Building at Corpus Christi College has won a 2026...
22/05/2026

We are thrilled to join the excitement in celebrating that The Spencer Building at Corpus Christi College has won a 2026 RIBA South Award!

The Spencer Building is one of the first Grade I listed buildings in the UK to achieve full Passivhaus certification. It delivers beautifully designed reading rooms and study spaces, while providing the ideal environment to preserve and showcase the College’s exceptional Special Collections of early printed books and manuscripts.

A project we are truly proud to have been a part of. Our congratulations go to the project team and all the subcontractors who worked on the project.

Client: Corpus Christi College, Oxford University
Architect: Wright & Wright Architects
Structural Engineer: Alan Baxter Ltd
Quantity Surveyor: Ridge
Environmental/ M&E Engineer: Max Fordham
Project Management: Synergy Construction & Property Consultants LLP
Photography: Hufton & Crow

We are delighted to announce Kingerlee’s appointment as main contractor for the transformation of Cantay House on Park E...
18/05/2026

We are delighted to announce Kingerlee’s appointment as main contractor for the transformation of Cantay House on Park End Street in Oxford. Originally built in 1901, this landmark scheme will revitalise the historic building into a vibrant 30,000 sq ft mixed use destination, delivering state of the art workspace and hospitality space while thoughtfully preserving and celebrating its distinctive character.

Works are now underway, with completion expected in Spring 2027.

“We are delighted to be appointed as the construction partner for this exciting project in a fantastic central-Oxford location. With a strong local presence in Oxford, we are excited to be involved with the delivery of this high-quality office and hospitality space. This scheme offers an exciting opportunity to help revitalise the local environment, and we look forward to working closely with Elwood, Landid and the design team, led by Spratley & Partners” – Darren Arekion, Managing Director, Kingerlee

Read more here: www.cantayoxford.co.uk

🎉 New website launch 🎉We’re delighted to share the launch of our new Kingerlee website. Designed to be more current, int...
08/05/2026

🎉 New website launch 🎉

We’re delighted to share the launch of our new Kingerlee website. Designed to be more current, intuitive and informative, it provides a central hub for everything Kingerlee and clearly reflects who we are and what we stand for.

The new site supports our continued growth while celebrating our unique 157-year history, showcasing our values, people and projects with clarity and purpose.
A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this redesign to life.

Take a look and let us know what you think: www.kingerlee.co.uk

Recently, we published our 2026 ESG Report, showcasing the progress we have made and the steps we are taking to drive me...
22/04/2026

Recently, we published our 2026 ESG Report, showcasing the progress we have made and the steps we are taking to drive meaningful social and environmental change.

The report explores our successes to date and identifies areas we are focused on improving as we continue our ESG journey.

Read the full report here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/0c8980f479.html

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