J Tomlinson has been appointed as main contractor to deliver student accommodation for 163 students less than a mile from the University of Worcester St John's campus and Arena sites.

The project is owned and is being developed by Space Developments, a social infrastructure investor/developer.

Upon completion in 2022, the development will comprise of three buildings, providing a mixture of cluster flats and self-contained studios, with the main building also housing, student communal areas and services.

Space Developments has worked closely with Worcester Council's Conservation and Planning team to ensure sympathetic conversion of the existing (main) building as well as completion of the design and build of the new build block adjacent to it.


J Tomlinson's Construction/Care, Refurbishment, and Engineering divisions will be working side by side in a multi-team format to manage the various elements of the build and provide all associated mechanical and electrical services and installations, with the client benefitting from a unified service.

All living spaces will contain spacious bedroom areas, most with en-suite bathrooms, kitchen and lounge areas, with all three buildings benefitting from a large communal courtyard that will further help to encourage interaction between students.

Tony Shenton, director of J Tomlinson's Construction division, commented: "We're delighted to be working with Space Developments on this sustainable student residence scheme that will provide high-quality, spacious accommodation to students from the start of the 2022/2023 academic year.

"Working closely with our in-house refurbishment and engineering teams, whom are specialists in delivering refurbishment projects – including those involving heritage buildings – we look forward to delivering a high-quality project via a fully collaborative approach."