Philip Southcote School

Client
Surrey County Council
Contractor
Value
£9.34m
Completion Date
17th March 2025

The Challenge

Deliver a new build SEN school block and separate hydrotherapy pool within the ground of the existing PSS school site whilst the school remains live and operational. Hydrotherapy block added into scheme after Teaching block works had commenced making logistics on project challenging and tight. Hydro Pool block also instructed as a D&B phase being taken from concept design through to completion by MSC.

The Solution

Fully collaborative and open approach implemented by MSC and client team.

Close and careful planning of site logistics to ensure both TB and HP works could progress efficiently and safely.

Close and vigilant management of quality on site by MSC team and client Clerk of works.

Regular engagement with school and local stakeholders such as residents, fire station and football club.

The Results

Teaching Block handed over and in use in line with original contract completion date.

Hydrotherapy Pool in use in line with agreed date.

Delighted end user.

6

Apprentices

60%

SME Spend

£2,331,003

Added Value

9/10

Client Satisfaction

Contractor Performance | Commitments

Legacy

29 SME’s used on the project

6 new entrants, a total of 57 locally employed employees, equivalent to 5.79FTE

168 training weeks completed during project delivery

Schools engagement: 9 students completed a work experience placement, MSC attended 4 CIAG events interacting with 380 students.

£650 donations to charity, in addition the site team contributed 5 (1 per MSC staff member) hampers towards our Christmas Hamper drive, which we donated to local Runnymede Foodbank

£1.79 per £1 – 24.95% social value created

We collaborated with both Philip Southcote School and Fordway AP to launch a pilot work experience programme, giving 16 students the opportunity to explore a range of disciplines across the construction industry. Throughout the week, students engaged in site tours, met professionals from various roles, and took part in open, honest conversations about careers in the field. The programme concluded with student teams presenting their ideas on how to improve sustainability in the build. Feedback from both students and teachers highlighted the positive impact and inspiration the experience delivered.

Sustainability

100% waste diverted from landfill

100% timber responsibly sourced

Storage and reuse of stripped top soil at the start of the project, did not require any imported top soil to reinstate the field area, reducing the carbon of the project by 12.7 tonnes.

Aftercare

Good communication between MSC/ Client team/ End user regards post completion works.

Continuation of delivery into aftercare – Chris Horsley is dedicated Morgan Sindall point of contact for aftercare supported by Steve Sear

On-line portal for notifying any defects with 3 priority categories for response times

Safe

Zero RIDDORS

CCS Score 44/45

Fair

100% payment within 30 days terms