Jersey company becomes fourth building contractors to cease trading this year

Mitchell's Managing Director blamed the company's difficulties to the after-effects of the pandemic. Credit: Mitchell's Building Contractors

Jersey's Mitchell Building Contractors has gone into administration.

The company of 14 years ceased trading as of Wednesday 2 October, leaving 33 people jobless.

Speaking to ITV News, Managing Director Harvey Mitchell says the markeplace has become "extremely difficult" since the pandemic, adding the construction industry hasn't been able to bounce back.

It follows a slew of building contractor collapses just this year, with Kalmac Construction, MAC Energy and Eden Interiors applying for insolvency in July.

Mitchell Building Contractors has delivered several projects across the island, including refurbishing La Moye Gold Club's clubhouse, refitting a floor of the International Finance Centre, as well as constructing 14 first-time buyer homes for the Parish of Trinity.

Mr Mitchell says they were "saddened" and "really disappointed" with the situation.

In a statement, Mr Mitchell adds: "We appreciate this news is upsetting and very much regret the impact to our employee’s, client’s, subcontractor’s and supply chain.

"We assure you all we are working with the liquidators to try and protect all interests during this extremely tough and distressing time."

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