Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park Shortlisted for RICS Awards

Watson Batty Architects are pleased to announce that the recently completed Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park has been shortlisted for 2 awards at the RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards 2014. The facility has been shortlisted for the Community Benefit and the Tourism & Leisure Categories.

Chair of the RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards 2014 judging panel, Colin Harrop, ‎Director, Jones Lang LaSalle, said: 

“I’m delighted to announce the shortlist for the RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards 2014. The awards showcase the very best in property and construction across the region. Competition this year has been stronger than ever - with 46 projects shortlisted, there is a lot for Yorkshire to be proud of. 

The shortlisting comes following positive feedback on the facilities since it was completed in September 2013 with John Senior, Estate Department, Sheffield Hallam University adding that the facilities offer; - “An extremely striking building designed to high standards. It was very warmly received on completion and continue to please all who visit” 

Washington Leisure Centre Starts On Site

Construction of the new Washington Leisure Centre started on the 21st February 2014. The ceremony was attended by local Councillors, representatives from Sunderland City Council Project Management Team, Sports Operators,  Pellikaan Construction and our team at Watson Batty. The project is programmed for completion in Spring 2015.

When complete, the facility will create a sports hub for Washington and the surrounding areas containing; a 25m 6 lane pool, a learner pool with water features including two water sides, a 4 court sports hall, an international standard trampoline hall, 2 squash courts, 100 stations wellness centre, 2 dance studios, associated administration and changing facilities, 6 no. 5-a-side floodlit football pitches and a 100 space car park.

The site is located on a strategic link between Washington city centre and Princess Ann’s Park and accommodates one of the main public rights of way. The design proposals look to enhance the urban context, creating a welcoming and interactive building, promoting sport participation. 

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Works Commence at the Royal Mail Chelmsford Delivery Office

Following Watson Batty Architects long standing relationship with Royal Mail, works have now commenced on a new Delivery Office in Chelmsford.

Due to the restrictive site area a deck car park has been designed to provide private staff parking with parking for Royal Mail's operational fleet below.

The project will  include the 'Customer and You' initiative, a redesign and new approach to key areas of the Delivery Office which Watson Batty have played a leading role in developing.

The contractor is VolkerFitzpatrick and works are due to complete summer 2014.

Staff Wanted!

Due to an expanding number of projects, we are seeking to appoint talented Architects and Technicians for both Scheme and Detailed Design. We will be looking to recruit candidates to join our professional and dynamic team, primarily in our Leeds office, although the position(s) will require working on projects throughout the United Kingdom. 

We would like to hear from candidates with a broad range of sector skills and specialisms in keeping with Watson Batty’s diverse client range and background. Commercial / Industrial experience would be advantageous for these vacancies. 

Delivering projects from our Head office in Leeds and increasingly the East Midlands office in Loughborough we are now utilising BIM on most new commissions. Practical experience of Revit is therefore welcomed but not a necessity.

Please click the links below for the details of corresponding positions. If you are interested in joining our team please send your CV, personal statement and where appropriate examples of your work to pamela.cooke@watsonbatty.com

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