Steel to deliver new Royal Mail London site

The Royal Mail has appointed VolkerFitzpatrick to design and build a new delivery office, vehicle services workshop and car park in south London following a competitive two-stage tender.

Construction of the two-storey delivery office will use a series of steel portal frames clad with a mixture of grey brickwork and Trespa panels to the top levels.

The three-storey car park will be built with a structural steel frame clad with high pressure laminate panels

Once the project in Nine Elms is complete the Royal Mail plans to relocate its delivery office from its existing site in Vauxhall.

Works will be undertaken by the Special Projects Division of VolkerFitzpatrick and will involve demolition of existing buildings before the construction programme begins.

Mark Phillips, VolkerFitzpatrick Special Projects Operational Director said: “This latest project continues a 16-year relationship VolkerFitzpatrick have with Royal Mail.

“During the two stage process we worked hard on delivering all Royal Mail’s targets, ensuring they Experienced Excellence – this level of commitment will continue throughout delivery.”

The project is due for completion in May 2017 and will achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.