Oliver Burleigh: The Bristol Entrepreneur Quietly Reshaping Property and Innovation Across the UK
In the heart of Bristol’s dynamic business landscape, Oliver Burleigh has emerged as a quietly influential figure, an entrepreneur whose ventures span construction, real estate, short-term rentals, and financial technology. With a background in the skilled trades and a hands-on approach to leadership, Burleigh exemplifies a new generation of founders: grounded in practical experience, yet ambitious in vision and execution.
His entrepreneurial journey began with the launch of ORB Mechanical & Electrical, a company he founded in his early twenties after training as an electrician. ORB has since evolved into a trusted name in the South West of England, delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical contracting services for residential and commercial projects. The company is known for its technical precision, operational efficiency, and consistent delivery on complex builds.
Building on this success, Burleigh co-founded CB Construction Management Ltd (CBCM), a Bristol-based firm focused on end-to-end project delivery within the UK housing sector. CBCM serves as a strategic partner for developers, coordinating architects, consultants, and engineers to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality developments. With increasing pressure on UK cities to expand sustainable housing, CBCM has become an essential partner for ambitious projects across the region.
Beyond construction, Burleigh is also the founder of Executive Properties & Lets, a property investment and luxury holiday rental business. The company operates in key locations such as Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, and Bath, offering fully managed short-term rentals designed to combine guest experience with long-term asset growth. The venture sits at the intersection of real estate, hospitality, and investment strategy.
In parallel with his work in property, Burleigh serves on the board of a new fintech startup focused on ethical innovation. Leveraging open banking technology, the company is developing tools to help consumers affected by poor lending decisions and financial mismanagement aligning with Burleigh’s broader mission to build systems that create tangible, real-world value.
Through Burleigh Investments, his private holding company, Oliver continues to support early-stage ventures and oversee a growing portfolio, including a forthcoming real estate initiative in the UAE. While his reach is expanding internationally, his operational base and strategic focus remain firmly rooted in Bristol.
Professional, pragmatic, and forward-thinking, Oliver Burleigh represents a blueprint for sustainable entrepreneurship where practical expertise meets thoughtful innovation, and long-term value is built one project at a time.
