Landsec
We have delivered multiple projects for Landsec within live shopping centres, where close coordination with centre management, robust safety controls, and carefully planned logistics have been essential to the successful completion of each scheme.
Leeds White Rose: We carried out structural modifications to two retail units within the White Rose Centre to create suitable spaces for incoming tenants. Works included a full strip-out, significant demolition, removal of lifts and escalators, perimeter fire-stopping, new drainage, and shop front, wall and ceiling installation. Delivery schedules were agreed with the centre team to minimise disruption to daily operations. Just-in-time procurement was used wherever possible, with the structural steelwork erected within three days of receipt.
Zara, Trinity Centre, Leeds: This project involved the internal strip-out and structural alteration of an existing five-storey building within the Trinity Centre. Key activities included forming new openings in structural floors, constructing new lift slabs, isolating existing services, M&E works, and installing new shopfront steel. Due to the extent of demolition required, a dedicated drop zone was created at ground level to avoid disruption to stairwells and lift operations.
Decathlon, Trinity Centre, Leeds: We completed the strip-out and full remodelling of a large retail unit to suit Decathlon’s specification. The works involved heavy demolition, installation of new lifts and escalators, new drainage, removal of existing shopfronts to both external elevations and the installation of new glass facades.
H&M, Trinity Centre, Leeds: The works comprised a full strip-out, followed by a reduction in the unit’s floor height to enable connection to an adjacent store level. Once the lower level was formed, we carried out drainage works, fire-stopping, and the installation of tenant signage to the shopfront.
Recommended Projects
Sainsbury's
Our relationship with Sainsbury’s began in 2016, following their acquisition of Argos. Having worked with Argos since 1993, we were able to proactively share our knowledge and experience of the Argos estate with Sainsbury’s and their other main contractors. This collaboration strengthened our partnership, and we are now proud to be recognised as one of their Platinum suppliers, successfully delivering projects across their multiple workstreams.
Our current role focuses on supporting the development of Sainsbury’s national property portfolio and helping to enhance their multi-brand vision through new store fit-outs, refurbishments and an ongoing programme of initiative-led roll-out works.
Key initiatives we’ve been involved in include:
- Store-in-Store rollouts.
- Local Fulfilment Centres
- Refrigeration Refurbishment Schemes
- Carbon neutral initiatives
- Brand standard upgrades
In 2025 we delivered Sainsbury's Witney, a new concept store. This involved a full remodel of the existing superstore, including external façade and roof repairs, and the creation of additional space to accommodate Argos, Starbucks and Timpsons. Refrigeration and mechanical plant systems were replaced, with new cold rooms installed to support Sainsbury’s drive towards net zero. The Works were carefully phased to minimise disruption, with the store only closing for the final two weeks to allow for fridge and freezer replacements and restocking ahead of store launch.
Since Witney, we have also completed their newest flagship superstore at Wynyard, Billingham. The impressive 48,330 sq. ft. store has been built to Sainsbury’s latest “MBS” specification, setting a new benchmark for quality and sustainability. featuring latest design, energy-efficient standards, and advanced operational features, this store represents the very best of Sainsbury’s retail experience.
Bradford Arts Centre
Formally known as ‘Kala Sangam’, Simpson completed the redevelopment of the newly named ‘Bradford Arts Centre’.
The 75 week program has seen an extensive reconfiguration and upgrade to the existing building facilities creating a state-of-the-art, space for artists, audiences and businesses, reconnecting the building and arts centre to the local community.
The project has seen the creation of a new theatre, five dance studios, a new central staircase and a permanent home for volunteer-led community radio station Bradford Community Broadcasting (BCB).
The introduction of a new entrance, two new lifts and a dedicated changing place facility now ensures the building is fully accessible for the first time in its 140-year history.
Endsleigh Convent
Built in the late 1800s, Endsleigh Convent in Filey served as a convent and holiday retreat for the Sisters of Mercy of the Middlesbrough Diocese.
The goal was to sensitively redevelop the historic structure into five high-end residential apartments, preserving its architectural character while introducing modern functionality and comfort. The project aimed to honour the building’s heritage while adapting it for contemporary coastal living.
The development has seen
- Internal remodelling carried out across all floors to create 5 spacious, open-plan apartments.
- Extensive structural works to support the new layouts and to accommodate a platform lift serving all levels.
- The former chapel underwent a thoughtful extension, transforming it into a unique residence with “upside-down” living:
The redevelopment of Endsleigh Convent successfully blends heritage preservation with modern design, creating a collection of distinctive homes that respect the building’s past while embracing its future. The project stands as a model for adaptive reuse in a sensitive coastal setting.
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