Stepnell in the Zone with multimillion pound student digs job

Construction company Stepnell has been awarded a multimillion pound contract by Zone Developments to build a student accommodation development in Leicester city centre.

Designed by MAS Architecture, the four-storey block in Princess Road East will feature 110 self-contained studio bedrooms. There will also be a basement communal area, including a cinema room and gym.

Stepnell’s Nottingham team recently began work on the development which is set for completion ready for the start of the autumn academic term in September 2017.

Neil Thakkar of Zone Developments said: “We’re delighted that work is under way on this high-specification development. Residents will benefit from the opportunity to live in contemporary accommodation built to the highest standards, in a prime location and with superb communal facilities, including a cinema and gym.”

“This development will create outstanding student accommodation within a few minutes’ walk of the University of Leicester,” said Stepnell operations and commercial manager Thomas Sewell.

He added: “Our team has a strong record of successfully delivering high-profile construction projects for the higher education sector and we are excited to bring that expertise to this important scheme.”