Details
Project Details
Location
Conquest Hospital, St Leonards-on-Sea
Client
NHS
Completion
May 2026
Project Value
Under £250,000
Duration
4 Weeks
Overview
Project Overview
KPS completed the refurbishment of staff welfare facilities at Conquest Hospital in St Leonards-on-Sea, delivering upgraded kitchen and toilet areas within a live healthcare environment.
The project involved the full strip-out and replacement of existing finishes, services and fixtures, alongside new electrical, plumbing and fit out works completed within a carefully managed programme.
Challenges
The Challenge
Although the immediate project area remained unoccupied during the refurbishment works, the surrounding hospital environment remained fully operational throughout the programme.
Careful planning and coordination were therefore required to ensure works could be completed safely and efficiently without disrupting ongoing hospital activity within adjacent live areas.
Coordination
Managing Works Within a Live Healthcare Environment
Working within a live healthcare setting required close coordination around access, sequencing and programme management. Certain activities needed to be pre-booked and carefully scheduled to align with the operational requirements of the hospital.
This approach allowed the project to progress smoothly while maintaining minimal disruption to the wider hospital environment.
Refurbishment
Scope of Works
The refurbishment included a full upgrade of staff toilet and kitchen facilities, including building fabric, mechanical and electrical improvements.
Key Works Included
Isolation of water and electrical services
Removal of existing ceilings, cubicles and sanitaryware
Removal of existing flooring and wall finishes
Installation of new power circuits and pipework
Installation of new vinyl flooring
Suspended ceiling installation
New cubicles and plumbing works
Installation of new window
Decoration works throughout
Kitchen installation and furnishings
General lighting installation
Result
The Result
The refurbishment was successfully completed within a four-week programme, delivering upgraded welfare facilities that improved the functionality and overall quality of the staff areas.
Through careful coordination and structured delivery, KPS completed the works efficiently while supporting the operational requirements of the wider healthcare environment throughout the programme.