Jupiter Construction was appointed following a competitive tender to deliver a significant two-part redevelopment scheme for Linkage Community Trust at Weelsby Hall, Grimsby. The project comprised the refurbishment of the former Estate Office and the construction of a new Small Animal Care Unit, delivered concurrently in collaboration with Richard Morris Associates.
The Estate Office refurbishment was funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Ørsted East Coast Community Fund, while the Small Animal Care Unit was supported by the Karten Network and The Wolfson Foundation. Both facilities were designed to enhance learning and community provision, requiring careful programme management and a coordinated approach to working within a heritage environment.
Linkage Community Trust is a well-established charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Their services focus on education, personal development and specialised support, with a strong emphasis on creating meaningful learning environments for students. The improvements form part of their ongoing commitment to expanding high-quality, accessible facilities.
Estate Office Refurbishment
Small Animal Care Unit (New Build Extension)
Structural and Design Changes
Both buildings required mid-project engineering adjustments — including the redesign of the foundations and unexpected lintel lifting in the Estate Office. Jupiter Construction worked collaboratively with the design team and stakeholders to develop solutions that maintained progress while minimising disruption and cost impact.
Heritage Sensitivity
The Estate Office required heritage-appropriate methods, including lime plastering and carefully managed internal repairs. Protecting the building fabric while modernising services demanded a skilled and considered approach.
Programme Coordination Across Two Concurrent Workstreams
Delivering a refurbishment and new build simultaneously on a live operational site required strict sequencing, proactive communication and clear risk management. Procore was utilised to manage documentation, quality checks and information flow.
Jupiter Construction delivered a high-quality scheme that significantly improves both student learning environments and community facility provision for Linkage Community Trust. Through strong communication, timely decision-making and effective value engineering, the team successfully navigated design changes and heritage sensitivities while maintaining programme alignment.
