Harwood expands regional presence with new London office

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new regional office in London, reinforcing our commitment to expanding our services nationwide and supporting our continued growth.

This strategic development supports our ambition to deliver national coverage with local expertise, offering clients access to high-quality support across Canterbury, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, and now London and Surrey, enhancing project outcomes through stronger regional delivery.

Following sustained growth and rising demand for our services, our expansion into London and Surrey marks another important milestone in Harwood’s development and reflects our ongoing commitment to combining nationwide reach with trusted local expertise.

The launch follows the successful opening of our Sheffield office last year, which has already strengthened our regional presence and provided a strong foundation for continued growth. We are excited to build on that momentum by opening our London office.

Heading up the new office will be Jaspal Virdee-Dhanjal, who brings over three decades of experience in building control. Her leadership on high-profile projects across both the public and private sectors, including Heathrow Airport terminals and the successful delivery of Crossrail in partnership with Transport for London, will be instrumental in establishing Harwood’s presence across London and Surrey.

Joining Jaspal in the new office will be Jai Basra, who brings five years of industry experience and a strong commitment to professional development. Working closely together, they will play a key role in supporting clients across the region and strengthening Harwood’s local presence.

Commenting on the expansion, Ben Cheeseman, Commercial Director at Harwood Building Control, said:

“We have long had the ambition to build on the success we’ve achieved in Canterbury and replicate that nationwide. Seeing that ambition realised, with offices now established across the country, reflects our commitment to delivering a consistently high-quality service supported by strong local teams.

“This growth would not have been possible without the strength of the team we have built, and we’re excited to have Jaspal and Jai supporting this next stage of our journey. Their experience, professionalism and shared commitment will play a key role in supporting our continued growth across London and Surrey.”

With this latest opening, Harwood continues to invest in regional expertise, enabling us to deliver a more personalised and trusted building control service while maintaining our commitment to collaboration, consistency and client support at every stage of a project.

As we expand into new regions, our focus remains on providing a dependable, high-quality service clients can rely on nationwide, backed by the responsiveness and local presence a regional office can provide.