Team
We’re a family business and for three generations we’ve looked after hundreds of historic buildings right cross the UK. Over the years, we’ve taken on talented, passionate craftspeople and conservationists who bring traditional skills and exceptional workmanship to our projects.
Everyone who works for us is a highly qualified, professionally trained holder of the English Heritage-approved Construction Skills Certification Scheme card. Many are following in the footsteps of their own parents, taking up heritage tools and skills to help us preserve some of our country’s finest listed buildings.
Richard Hill ACIOB
Managing Director
Richard has over 30 years' of industry experience, is a qualified bricklayer and holds a Gold Heritage CSCS card together with Level 6 NVQ in Construction Site Management – Conservation.
He’s passionate about historic buildings and his responsibilities include the
planning and facilitation of all major restoration projects. His role is pivotal in ensuring
Bonsers' high standards of delivery and best conservation practices are continually met.
Jo Bonser
Director
As a third generation Bonser, Jo has been a part of the company since 1994 and has played a key part in the company's growth, helping to take it to the premier restoration company it currently is.
Her drive and passion for our historic built environment is the cornerstone of our business ensuring the highest standards are maintained for both the buildings we are fortunate enough to work on and in her direct relationships with our clients.
Matthew Woodward BSc ACIOB
Consultant Quantity Surveyor
Matthew joined Bonsers in 2017. He is a highly motivated quantity surveyor and commercial manager, who has been involved within the construction industry for over 20 years in varying roles from commercial management to project management, and has built up extensive experience in all aspects of the construction industry.
Matthew is a highly organised and efficient individual, whose thorough and precise approach and good work ethic has resulted in the delivery of a number of successful projects for Bonsers.
Vicky Combellack
Company Secretary
Vicky is also a third generation Bonser, and has been with the Company since 2004. As well as acting as Company Secretary, Vicky manages the accounts and finance department.
Vicky's role is key in ensuring the ongoing success of the company, and involves all aspects of accounts and financial management from project inception to completion.
Wayne Sturman
Project Manager
Wayne has been part of the Bonsers team since 2009. He has over 20 years experience in the construction industry, with over 10 years in the conservation sector.
Working up from the tools, Wayne progressed to site supervisor with Bonsers, before moving up to Project Manager in 2023. Wayne's role involves overseeing site managers across all projects, co-ordinating labour and responsibility for ensuring and maintaining Bonsers high standards of workmanship.
Ben Hill
Assistant Project Manager
As a fourth generation Bonser, Ben joined the company in 2019, starting out on site as a labourer. Whilst on site, Ben decided to hone his skills and went on to learn more about joinery and completed his joinery qualifications.
In January 2025, Ben took on the role as Assistant Project Manager, supporting Wayne in the day to day running of our projects, co-ordinating labour and ensuring and maintaining Bonsers high standards of workmanship.
Paul Dooley
Yard Manager
Paul has been part of the Bonsers team since 2009. He has been in the construction industry for over 20 years.
Paul is responsible for ensuring the yard is fully operational and running smoothly.
His main responsibilties include stock control and equipment maintenance.
Nicola Hunt
Office Manager
Nicola joined the Bonsers team in 2021.
Her main responsibilites include overseeing the day to day running of the office along with our operative training schedule and the maintenance and upkeep of our fleet of vehicles.
Erica Swanson
Project Coordinator
Erica is the newest member of the Bonsers team, joining us in 2024.
She joins us a project coordinator, supporting Wayne in the day to day running of all of our projects.