The Greater Manchester Pension Venture Fund purchased this property prior to completion delivering 170,000 of grade A office space with a further 18,500 sq ft of ground floor F&B units.  I managed the transition to practical completion which was exacerbated by an overrun on the build contract and the subsequent collapse of the main contractor Carillion plc. ​

 

The role included reviewing the reception fit out including the addition of visitor toilets  and catering options.  we worked with a contractor regarding the inclusion of a catering concession which was not considered viable. ​ Provision for cyclist was considered to be inadequate and additional locker and changing facilities were provided which proved on occupation to be necessary. ​

 

A detailed tenant's handbook was prepared including the unique winter garden features of the building which were licenced to some occupiers so a specific regime for the management of these spaces had to be defined. ​ Input was also given to the fit out guides to be issued to any potential occupiers. These documents together with accounts and certification information were hosted on a bespoke tenant portal site developed for the building.

 

Throughout the lead up to completion a detailed service charge budget for office and retail/leisure space was maintained and advice with regard to service levels and costs relayed to the leasing teams. ​

 

Partial completion was achieved in order to retain one of the key office pre-lets and this was effected in consultation with the contractor to ensure the tenants had safe access and were able to operated during this period.