New Sainsbury's Store Opens in Felixstowe
Simpson has successfully launched a new Sainsburys supermarket in Felixstowe on 1st May!
As part of Sainsbury’s new business plan and focus on “New Space” which is the creation of new supermarkets in strategic locations for them.
Sainsbury’s acquired vacant units which required full strip out, demolition and reconfiguration, working within a number of constraints including from the landlord, an existing and continuously trading shopping precinct, asbestos and heritage listings. A £4+million budget and a tight 12 week programme was agreed and our team led by Tim Pocock, Steve Barwick and Vas Simion embraced the challenge.
Simpson delivered this project throughout pre-construction with our own appointed design team. Including architectural, structural and full M&E design driven forward by our own Jack Cannon. This enabled Simpson to be in control and moving at pace to deliver the project as well as react positively and promptly to the inevitable changes and challenges.
The new supermarket is 19,263 sqft and will host 85 new Sainsburys colleagues, supports 188 carpark spaces and means that almost 23,000 more people live within a 10min drive of a Sainsburys Supermarket.
Sainsbury’s construction and retail directors attended the launch with celebration and positive feedback for all involved and everyone involved in the project should be proud of the overall outcome and successes.
Simpson look forward to delivering a number of additional “New Space” projects for Sainsbury’s throughout 2025 and beyond.
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While Hull Maritime Museum narrowly missed out, we are thrilled to announce that the Centre of Excellence was named the winner of Excellence in Educational Building.
This project represents something truly special: a world‑class hub for heritage craft skills, supporting research, training, and the future of traditional craftsmanship. Being part of its journey has been a privilege.
Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this award‑winning project to life.
