Leeds Metropolitan University Student Accommodation, Mill Street

  • The student accommodation at Leeds Metropolitan University on Mill Street is a new build development of 93 student flats comprising 445 en suite bedrooms and 173 regular bedrooms.
  • £10.4m design and build contract, with a tight contract period of 64 weeks.
Leeds Metropolitan University student accommodation at Mill Street, Leeds

The approach

  • The provision of employer's agent, cost management and planning supervisor services.
  • The appointment of a contractor with experience undertaking student accommodation.

The challenges

  • Project delivery required prior to September 2004 in order to house 445 students.
  • Working closely with the tenant in order to progress the design requirements within very tight timescales.

Outcome

  • Project delivery in line with the student occupation dates.
  • A landmark building delivered within budget.